News Release | Environment America

Statement: Congressional committee considers vital climate-friendly LIFT America Act

Experts from Environment America and U.S. PIRG issued the following statements in response to the LIFT America Act.

News Release | Environment Virginia

Statement: Governor Northam signs clean cars bill into law

Today, Governor Ralph Northam signed HB 1965 into law, establishing an advanced clean cars program in Virginia.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: EPA acts responsibly by relaunching climate science and policy website

WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency reinstated its website centered on climate science and policy on Thursday. This information was removed from the EPA website by the previous administration. This relaunch is a strong signal that the Biden administration will restore the role of science in protecting our communities and public health. 

News Release | Environment America Research & Policy Center

New Report: Offshore wind has the potential to meet 90 percent of 2050 U.S. electricity demand

Offshore wind has the potential to deliver 90 percent of America's projected 2050 electricity demand. This finding comes from Offshore Wind for America, a new report released Thursday by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group that examines U.S. offshore wind potential by coastal region and by state.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Senate hearing shows urgent need to fix water infrastructure

Environment America calls for Congress to invest in putting a stop to sewage overflows and get the lead out of drinking water as the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds a hearing on water infrastructure needs.

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