“Recycling” plastic by turning it into toxic smoke?
Burning plastic isn’t recycling, and it won’t solve our waste problem. It just pollutes our skies.
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: Judge rules Gov. Youngkin has no authority to pull Virginia from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
Updates
Bees’ noses are blinded by air pollution
Small solar projects are delivering 10 times as much power as a decade ago
Biden administration pauses plans for new gas export facilities
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
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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
2024 General Assembly Review
The Virginia General Assembly is one of the most critical places that we work to protect the environment. This year we worked to reduce single use plastic pollution, secure funding for Virginia parks and wildlife crossings, defend climate progress and win creative solutions to solve our most pressing environmental issues.
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.
Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act
New rules will slash toxic pollution, improve health
