STATEMENT: House passes Interior Appropriations Bill
Bill passed Wednesday would harm wildlife, public lands, oceans and more
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STATEMENT: Amazon announces ‘largest reduction in plastic packaging’ in North America
The retail giant Amazon announced on Thursday its plan to cut its use of plastic air pillows from deliveries in North America.
STATEMENT: Senate passes bill to expand nuclear power
Environment, public interest advocates urge support for cleaner, safer, less costly renewable energy
STATEMENT: Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Updated energy efficiency standards for water heaters are expected to save Americans $124 billion on energy bills
Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act
New rules will slash toxic pollution, improve health
Statement: White House launches new effort to protect clean water
Biden initiative would protect many wetlands and rivers from pollution
Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups
EPA lists two toxic PFAS chemicals under Superfund law
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
STATEMENT: New England’s last coal-fired power plant slated for closure
Utility plans to replace polluting plants with clean energy infrastructure
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world