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Groups urge Biden administration to “Finish the job” on appliance efficiency standards
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world
Statement: New bill will tackle large threat posed by tiny plastics
An estimated ten trillion pellets enter oceans each year
Statement: Oil sheen off the coast of Orange County
Latest reminder of dirty, dangerous drilling
Statement: Energy Commission proposal would boost clean energy transition by considering environmental, social benefits
Proposed decision sides with petition from environmental groups asking state regulators to consider non-energy benefits for new projects
Biden administration sets new efficiency standards for washing machines, clothes dryers
Updated standards to take effect in 2028 will reduce pollution
New report: California’s solar success story in jeopardy
California is national leader in rooftop solar, but recent state policies put continued progress at risk
Wendy Wendlandt speaks at a solar energy rally, 2022
Environment America's Wendy Wendlandt speaks at a solar energy rally, 2022
NEW REPORT: California’s plastic bag regulation isn’t working as intended
State Sens. Catherine Blakespear and Ben Allen and Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan introduced bills on Tuesday to strengthen California’s ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. The bills, SB1053 and AB2236, would address California’s plastic waste crisis by closing a loophole that allows grocery stores to provide thick plastic bags for a fee.
New bill to create a $1 billion bond for offshore wind ports
The turbines to catch the wind will be as tall as the Golden Gate Bridge towers and we have serious work ahead to upgrade California ports to be able to launch these massive wind turbines from California’s coast into deep water 25 miles offshore.