Climate Change and Clean Energy

Climate change is impacting us. And it’s not good. Pollution from power plants and other sources is affecting our food, our air, and our water. It’s super-sizing things like hurricanes and droughts. If we don’t take action, it’s only going to get worse.

Pennsylvania

Tell Your Legislators: Don’t Rollback Oil and Gas Protections to the 80’s!

They’re at it again. The state legislature is bringing back failed legislation (HB 1144) that would rollback protections for shallow oil and gas drilling to 1980’s standards.

Take Action! Email your legislators NOW and tell them to oppose HB 1144.

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Connecticut

Equity, efficiency and climate justice now!

Connecticut established bold goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including 100% clean electricity by 2040. But we will not reach these goals unless we ramp up energy efficiency, shift to renewable energy that provide

Take Action! Submit your comments to the CT Energy Efficiency Board today.

Michigan

Support Michigan Clean Water and Green Energy Budget Investments

Governor Whitmer has proposed several important investments to rebuild our water infrastructure, protecting children from lead poisoning, and investing in clean energy and energy efficiency.

Act Now!

New Jersey

Take Action: Fossil Fuel Moratorium

Sign the petition urging Governor Murphy to enact a moratorium on all fossil fuel infrastructure projects in New Jersey.

Sign the Petition

Connecticut

Demand a Cleaner and More Just Transportation System for CT

Send a letter to your legislators today in order to ensure this transportation program supports cleaner air, greater decision-making power, and high-quality jobs for those who need it most.

Act Now!

Climate Change and Clean Energy Blog Posts

Despair or Action: What Do YOU Choose

September 15, 2021

The latest report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we are terrifyingly close to the point of no return in terms of stemming the worst impact of the climate crisis. The world’s on fire and it's only going to get worse unless we act.

MAGLEV in Maryland: why we support the No Build option

May 26, 2021

For the past several months, the Federal Railway Administration and Maryland's Department of Transportation were accepting comments from the public on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Baltimore-DC MAGLEV project. During that time, 193 of our members submitted comments in favor of the No Build option.

We all need to breathe. The road to Asthma Justice.

May 3, 2021

Every year in May, World Asthma Day is held to raise awareness about asthma around the globe.