Fossil fuel pollution
Oil spills and fossil fuel pollution threaten our health, devastate ecosystems and contribute to global warming.
The Latest on Fossil fuel pollution
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Statement: Biden administration reins in deadly air pollution
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Department of Energy finalizes furnace efficiency rules
It’s time for power plants to clean up their act
Electric buses may be coming to a city near you
Featured Resources
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“Certified natural gas” is not a source of clean energy
How you can electrify your home
Methane Gas Leaks
The Latest
U.S. DOT announces new round of Alternative Fuel Corridors
Report: Damaging methane gas pipeline leaks happen every 40 hours in the U.S.
New report deails how frequent gas leaks result in death, injury and other damage to our health and environment.
RESOURCE: The 100 most polluting power plants in the U.S.
Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund are releasing a new factsheet ranking America’s dirtiest power plants. Though increased renewable energy generation has led to decreased emissions from the power sector, more than 3,400 fossil-fuel power plants are still contaminating American skies and contributing to climate change.
Biden cancels three offshore drilling lease sales
In a victory for marine life, climate, Biden administration cancels three oil leases in ocean waters.
In a victory for marine life, climate, Biden administration cancels three oil leases in ocean waters
WASHINGTON – Taking action to protect ocean wildlife and U.S. coasts, the Biden administration on Wednesday ditched plans for three offshore oil and gas lease sales.