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
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
The Latest
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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.
New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
New analysis details the environmental importance of the Biden administration’s updated energy efficiency standards
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.