Environment America’s 2024 highlights
Five highlights of how our advocacy and action in 2024 put our country and our world on a greener, healthier, more sustainable path.
Clean air
Our country’s reliance on fossil fuels is leaving millions of Americans with polluted air to breathe.
The Latest on Clean air
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
“Recycling” plastic by turning it into toxic smoke?
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Thousands petition White House to act on efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Bees’ noses are blinded by air pollution
Featured Resources
Alaska Environment’s 2025 Priorities
Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
What can cities and states do to address leaf blowers and other gas-powered lawn equipment?
Interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies
The Latest
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Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards.
Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act
New rules will slash toxic pollution, improve health
Methane emissions are accelerating climate change — here’s what we can do about it
Methane is one of the worst greenhouse gasses, and methane emissions are one of the biggest contributors to climate change.
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world
Biden administration sets new efficiency standards for washing machines, clothes dryers
Updated standards to take effect in 2028 will reduce pollution