A year of progress for the environment
As we come together with family and friends at the end of the year, we can be thankful for some real progress for environmental protection and conservation in 2022.
Milestones
Milestones we’ve shared on the path to a greener future.
Cleaner air to breathe and cleaner water to drink. Cleaner energy to power our lives and a more livable climate for our children and their children. A greater abundance of open spaces and wildlife. These are among the milestones that our staff, members and supporters have achieved on the path to a greener, healthier future.
The Latest on Milestones
Statement: Fed govt. approves nation’s largest wind farm off Virginia’s coast
EPA finalizes protections for Bristol Bay from the Pebble Mine
Updates
Global solar capacity on cusp of producing enough electricity to power 100 million average US households
Renewable energy provides more than 30% of nation’s electricity
Vermont commits to 100% renewable electricity
Featured Resources
Timeline of clean water milestones
Milestones: America’s streams regain protection
Milestones: A race to protect Mass. rivers is won
Milestones: NJ’s ‘polluters’ playground’ exposed
The Latest
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department announces national definition of a zero emissions building
Guideline will help contractors build quality, energy-efficient buildings for millions of Americans
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
New York first in nation to deploy clean energy home rebates
Rebates for home energy assessments, heat pumps and electrical upgrades and insulation will help New Yorkers save money and reduce pollution
U.S. surpasses five million solar installations
Residential solar systems make up 97 percent of solar installations in the United States.
Last coal-fired power plant in New England slated to close
New Hampshire utility plans to replace polluting plants with clean energy infrastructure
Environment America announces new push for state 100% renewable energy targets in 2023
National group redoubles multistate campaign to repower states with clean renewable energy
