Environment America

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* Congressional Response to Oil Spill Disaster Delayed Statements on Senate inability to pass Clean Energy and Climate Legislation

Anna Aurilio, Washington, DC Office Director for Environment America issued the following statement:   “We are deeply disappointed to see that Big Oil and their allies in the Senate are stalling a commonsense response to the greatest accidental oil spill in world history.  This is a clear victory for Big Oil, who have recruited an outspoken minority of Senators to choose BP and Exxon’s profits over America’s jobs, shores and precious places.

EA: Senate Dirty Air Act Fact Sheet 5-25

A fact sheet from Environment America describing the Senate attempts led by Sen. Murkowski to amend the the Clean Air Act.

EA: House Dirty Air Act Factsheet 5-25

A fact sheet from Environment America describing the House attempts to amend the Clean Air Act.

Environment America: New draft climate bill takes critical steps forward, but must do more to get America off oil

 

Building better: How high-efficiency buildings will save money and reduce global warming

American families could save almost $1,300 every year on their energy bills by 2030 if the government invests in the energy efficiency of buildings today.

Environment America statement on Cape Wind approval

 

EA Statement on Clean Cars Rule

A statement from Environment America on the finalization of the EPA/DOT transportation fuel efficiency rules.

EA Statement on Offshore Oil expansion

A press release from Environment America reacting to President Obama's proposal to reopen offshore oil drilling.

EA: Actor's letters on Murkowski

With Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) poised to force a U.S. Senate vote on her highly controversial Dirty Air Act (S.J.Res. 26) any day now, actors Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Kristen Bell, and Amy Smart joined Environment America in strong opposition to the binding resolution, which would be the most significant rollback of the Clean Air Act in the law’s nearly 40-year history. The actors sent letters to their senators – Michigan’s Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, and Wisconsin’s Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl – saying that it “would strike at the heart” of the Clean Air Act and “keep America dependent on oil and other dirty energy sources, costing us new clean energy jobs and improved security.”

Environment America: Reaction to CLEAR

A press release from Environment America on the introduction of the Cantwell-Collins CLEAR Act.

Oppose the Dirty Air Act

A four-page fact sheet by Environment America defending the Clean Air Act against attacks by Senator Murkowski and others.

Oceans Under the Gun: Living Seas or Drilling Seas?

Report released in October 2009 by Environment America. Details what's at risk in the ocean due to outer continental shelf drilling and compares the economic and job benefits of clean beaches and oceans to the potential benefits of offshore drilling.

America on the Move: State Leadership in the Fight Against Global Warming, and What it Means for the World

Report released by Environment America in December 2009. Finds that state-level actions will achieve a significant reduction in U.S. emissions by 2020.

Generating Failure: How Building Nuclear Power Plants Would Set America Back in the Race Against Global Warming

Report from Environment America released in November 2009 that investigates the possibility of constructing new nuclear power plants as a solution to fight global warming. Finds that the capital investment for the construction of these plants could prevent twice as much global warming pollution if invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies.

Obama's Budget Protects the Environment

A statement from Environment America on President Obama's FY11 budget proposal that includes the elimination of some fossil fuel subsidies.

Env Am: House Committee Passes Bill to Support Clean Energy, Set First Ever Federal Limits on Global Warming Pollution

Environment America reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

Environment America: House Committee Poised to Begin Debate on Historic Energy Bill

Statement from Environment America on Waxman-Markey bill released May 15, 2009.

Fact Sheet on the Murkowski Effort

A detailed description of the background of the Murkowski Amendment and it's attack on the Clean Air Act.

EA: Historic Waxman-Markey Energy Bill Fuels Momentum for Action

Environment America reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

Environment America Reacts to Passage of ACES Through House

On June 26, Environment America reacts to the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House.

EA: Clean Energy to Power Economic Recovery

Press Release from Environment America on Obama's signing of the economic recovery plan on February 17, 2009.

EA: EPA Joins the Ranks of the Scientific Community on Global Warming

Press release from Environment America in response to the EPA's announcement on Friday, April 17 that it considers carbon pollution to be a threat to America's public health and welfare.

Hotter Fields, Lower Yields: How Global Warming Could Hurt America’s Farms

Environment America's report on global warming's effect on corn, America's largest crop. Findings include that since 1981 climate change has already cost corn growers globally about $1.2 billion dollars per year.

Environment America Reacts to Introduction of Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Press release from Environment America on the introduction of Senate climate and clean energy legislation with statements from Emily Figdor, Federal Global Warming Program Director.

Environment America: President Obama and Administration To Play Major Role in Copenhagen

“We applaud President Obama and the Administration for bringing the United States to the international negotiating table to solve global warming."

Environment America: Climate Framework Should Focus on Clean Energy

Press release from Environment America Global Warming Program Director Emily Figdor on December 10, 2009 in response to Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman releasing framework for Senate legislation on energy and global warming.

Getting on Track: Record Transit Ridership Increases Energy Independence

Report released by Environment America in September 2009. Details the growth of public transportation ridership in recent years and the corresponding affects on energy use and environmental benefits. Also presents recommendations for improving public transportation in the future.

The Clean Energy Future Starts Here: Understanding the American Clean Energy and Security Act

A report released by Environment America in September 2009. The report details the current state of clean energy in the country, the progress of clean energy policies at the state and national level, and lists the pros and cons of the ACES.

Environment America Reacts to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Passage of Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Press release from Environment America federal global warming program director Emily Figdor on the Senate EPW committee passage of S. 1733 on November 5, 2009.

Map of State Global Warming Policies

Environment America created a one-page map of state policies regarding global warming and energy.

Environment America: EPA Climate Announcement Most Significant Step Yet

Press release from Environment America on December 7, 2009 in response to EPA endangerment finding. Statement by Federal Global Warming Program Director Emily Figdor, "This is the most significant step the federal government has taken on global warming. The Clean Air Act is tried and true."

Wisconsin's Clean Energy Future

Wisconsin Environment Research and Policy center has released this report on the capacity and potential for clean energy development in the state.

Environment America: Cleaner Cars to Hit the Fast Lane as a Result of State and Presidential Leadership

Environment America's response to President Obama's announcement on May 19, 2009 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will establish a uniform federal standard to reduce global warming pollution from cars and light trucks and improve vehicle efficiency.