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
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Three key environmental victories from this year
Here’s some good environmental news to share – and it’s all made possible when we work together.
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.
Where in the world do leatherback turtles go?
We may be one step closer to knowing where leatherback turtles spend their time
Utility-scale solar capacity eclipses nuclear
Utility-scale solar capacity in the United States officially passed that of nuclear power in January 2024 according to the latest federal data.
To save the bees, we must track pesticides
In a bit of good news, a federal pesticide tracking program, set to expire, has been restored.