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Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy

We ranked the top U.S. cities for solar in this year's edition of the Shining Cities report.

Get the lead out of our schools

New report grades states on protecting schoolkids from lead in drinking water.

America's top colleges for renewable energy

Report shows who's leading the transition to 100% renewable energy on campus.

New Mexico's future just got brighter

New Mexico became a national trailblazer on climate action after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the groundbreaking Energy Transition Act into law.

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News Release | Environment America and U.S. PIRG

Several states are just steps away from banning foam containers

Environment America and U.S. PIRG are working in states across the country to pass bans on foam containers, which is among the most harmful forms of single-use plastic.

News Release | Environment Nevada & Environment America

Statement: Environment Nevada applauds passage of clean electricity bill

Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a bill into law on Monday that instructs Nevada electricity providers to obtain at least 50 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Looking further ahead, it sets a goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050. SB 358 passed both the state house and senate unanimously.

News Release | Environment America

Vanderbilt University commits to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050

Vanderbilt University added to the Earth Day festivities today by announcing it will power its campus entirely with renewable energy and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Blog Post

A sunny view of Earth Day

Focus on green initiatives — not monsters out to destroy our environment

Blog Post

This Earth Day, Let Us Write a Different Story

On holidays, most of us like to shop or grill or visit grandma or the in-laws. There’s nothing wrong with that. But it’s good for our souls to take a moment to remember the meaning of each holiday. Consider Earth Day.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment America has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.