What is ENERGY STAR and does it matter?
U.S. taxpayers have spent millions of dollars to create and run ENERGY STAR. What have we gotten in return?
Clean air
Our country’s reliance on fossil fuels is leaving millions of Americans with polluted air to breathe.
The Latest on Clean air
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Environment America’s 2024 highlights
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Republican senators urge leadership to keep clean energy tax credits
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Thousands petition White House to act on efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
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
Electric Lawn Equipment 101
We are the environment, we do not stand apart from it, it’s our legacy. I want people to realize that not everyone has to speak at a protest, or sit in a lawmaker’s office, or donate $1 million to the cause of saving our environment. Meet movements where you're at now, and go from there.Ken Winship, Member, Environment Maine
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STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
“Recycling” plastic by turning it into toxic smoke?
Burning plastic isn’t recycling, and it won’t solve our waste problem. It just pollutes our skies.
New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
Data also shows significant increases in battery storage, EV registrations & charging points; highlights rapid solar growth in southeastern states
RELEASE: New interactive map, corporate disclosure show progress on lawn care electrification
Cities, states, corporations slashing pollution, noise from gas-powered lawn equipment
Bees’ noses are blinded by air pollution
New study shows air pollution is making it tough for bees to navigate their surroundings.