Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act Fossil fuel pollution Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act New rules will slash toxic pollution, improve health Media Statements ● April 25, 2024
Statement: White House launches new effort to protect clean water Clean water Statement: White House launches new effort to protect clean water Biden initiative would protect many wetlands and rivers from pollution Media Statements ● April 23, 2024
Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups Toxic threats Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups EPA lists two toxic PFAS chemicals under Superfund law Media Statements ● April 19, 2024
STATEMENT: President Biden protects 13 million acres of wildlife habitat Wildlife & wild places STATEMENT: President Biden protects 13 million acres of wildlife habitat Rule to protect “special areas” in the Western Arctic Reserve will preserve caribou, polar bear and bird habitat for generations to come Media Statements ● April 19, 2024
STATEMENT: Federal Transit Administration awards $316 million to modernize passenger ferries Biking, walking & transit STATEMENT: Federal Transit Administration awards $316 million to modernize passenger ferries Funds will go to modernization, electrification, and rural routes Media Statements ● April 17, 2024
STATEMENT: Biden administration announces Texas wildlife refuge expansions Wildlife & wild places STATEMENT: Biden administration announces Texas wildlife refuge expansions Media Statements ● April 16, 2024
EPA sets limits for toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water Toxic threats EPA sets limits for toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water The EPA finalized six limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water and released $1 billion in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to address PFAS contamination. Media Statements ● April 10, 2024
STATEMENT: Matsui, Huffman, Sarbanes and 45 Members of the House Support U.S. Forest Service Old-Growth Initiative Forests STATEMENT: Matsui, Huffman, Sarbanes and 45 Members of the House Support U.S. Forest Service Old-Growth Initiative Media Statements ● April 8, 2024
STATEMENT: New England’s last coal-fired power plant slated for closure Fossil fuel pollution STATEMENT: New England’s last coal-fired power plant slated for closure Utility plans to replace polluting plants with clean energy infrastructure Media Statements ● March 27, 2024
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health Clean air Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health Pollution limits among the strongest in the world Media Statements ● March 20, 2024