New safeguards will better protect frontline communities near power plants! The EPA is strengthening policies on toxic mercury and soot pollution and mandating corporations to be more transparent.

Today, we celebrate the announcement from the The White House for their whole-government approach & commitment to zero emissions across the freight transportation system. This moment is thanks to years of advocacy from those most impacted by the system.
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⚡☀ BIG NEWS: $156 million is coming to Michigan through U.S. EPA’s Solar for All program.

This historic investment in a cleaner, healthier future will advance residential solar projects and deliver more reliable, affordable solar power for our communities. #MIHealthyClimate

Reciprocity is a key concept that shapes the way Indigenous people connect to and care for the environment. We must look to them as leaders as they tap into traditional ecological knowledge that can help heal the earth.
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New climate jobs just in time for Earth Day!

President Biden announced that applications for Climate Corps jobs and training programs are open. The program will eventually employ than 20,000 young adults in the clean energy and climate resiliency fields.
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Access to solar power's perks, like cost savings and reliability, should be universal. The #SolarForAll initiative will make solar power more accessible in underserved communities, advancing both climate action and environmental justice. #ActOnClimate
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No sweeter sound! Celebrate Earth Day every day by reconnecting with nature and listening to what it has to say.

Happy Earth Day, folks!

Today, I’m reminded of the work we must do to protect our planet for future generations.

I’m also reminded of the historic progress we’ve already made — building a cleaner, healthier planet for every American.

And we’re just getting started.

Solutions to the plastic pollution crisis go beyond individual lifestyle changes and responsibilities. We need to put pressure on our leaders to fully commit to changing the way our world produces, consumes, and disposes of plastic.

A study by consumer reports examined 59 U.S. fruits and vegetables for pesticides. They discovered unhealthy levels in 20% of the produce with 8% qualifying as high-risk. theguardian.com/environment/20…

This week, the Biden administration protected millions of acres in Alaska. It will boost biodiversity, empower Indigenous Peoples to defend the lands they’ve relied on for generations, and offer a chance to slow climate change. nrdc.org/stories/biden-…

Good news! There's great opportunity in the Southeast for clean energy, economic development, and job growth.

But there's bad news too—power companies trying to lean in on fossil gas instead of the clean energy solutions that are right in front of them. nrdc.org/bio/jackson-mo…

13 million acres of pristine and biologically diverse landscapes safeguarded—that’s almost as big as West Virginia! It’s also putting conservation, local communities, and wildlife over the Big Oil companies that have been hoping to drill for oil. It’s a great day for our planet.

West Africa saw temperatures soar above 118F. Scientists report events like this would normally occur every 200 years—but they warn if temperatures rise 2C, we could see it every 20 years. bbc.com/news/science-e…

Breaking news: The Bureau of Land Management - National has finalized the Public Lands Rule that recognizes the Bureau’s obligation to the conservation of clean water, fish and wildlife, and healthy landscapes for generations to come.

Mistakenly attributed to cloud seeding, the flooding in Dubai is part of a larger trend of global warming-induced extreme weather events. Studies predict a 30% rise in UAE rainfall over 70 years, amplifying the need for flood prevention infrastructure. bbc.com/news/science-e…