Protecting America’s Waterways: Good Policy, Good Politics

Friday, April 13, 2012
By | Shelley Vinyard
Clean Water Advocate

From the Chesapeake Bay and the Great Lakes to the Colorado River and all the smaller rivers, lakes and streams in between, America’s waterways are incredibly popular, irreplaceable treasures. Furthermore, protecting our water from pollution consistently polls as one of the most important environmental issues in America.

Time to Secure a Clean Energy Future for Angelenos

Monday, April 2, 2012
By | Michelle Kinman
Clean Energy Advocate

The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power is embarking on a planning process that will set the course for the utility’s energy development over the next several decades. Environment California is urging the utility to develop and implement a comprehensive clean energy plan.

McDonald's to phase out Styrofoam

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
By | Stephanie Droste-Packham
State Field Associate

Great news for the ocean: McDonald's, arguably America's most iconic fastfood chain, is launching a pilot program to phase out Styrofoam coffee cups.

Jerry Brown hits the road for Tesla Motors' Model X

Thursday, February 9, 2012
By | Dan Jacobson
Legislative Director

Gov. Jerry Brown will be making an appearance tonight as electric-car maker Tesla Motors unveils a new vehicle in Los Angeles County -- its Model X.

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