Member Press Releases

TWS: Statement on White House Automobile Standards Announcement

The Wilderness Society'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.

PEW: Statement on President Obama’s New Clean Car Standards

Pew Environment Group'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.

NRDC: Responds to Obama's Announcement on National Fuel Economy Standards for Vehicles

Natural Resources Defense Council'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.

LCV: Responds to President Obama’s Fuel Efficiency and Tailpipe Emissions Plan

League of Conservation Voter'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.

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.

EDF: Global Warming Fact Check #5

Environmental Defense Fund's highlights and rebuttals to false statements made during the second markup session of the American Clean Energy and Security Act on May 19, 2009.

EDF: President Forges Common Ground with Diverse Regional Interests on Climate Security

Environmental Defense Fund'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.

CCAP: Congratulates President Obama for Announcing New U.S. GHG Standards for Passenger Vehicles

Center for Clean Air Policy'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.

SC: Hails Obama Plan for Clean Cars

Sierra Club'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.

EDF: Global Warming Fact Check #4

Environmental Defense Fund's highlights and rebuttals to false statements made during the first markup session of the American Clean Energy and Security Act on May 18, 2009.

NRDC: Letter in Support of ACES

A letter to Representatives in Congress from Natural Resources Defense Council in support of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

UCS: Allowance Deal Needs Improvement as Climate and Energy Bill Keeps Moving Forward

Statement from Union of Concerned Scientists on Waxman-Markey bill released May 15, 2009.

TWS: Statement on the Waxman-Markey “American Clean Energy and Security Act”

Statement from The Wilderness Society on the Waxman-Markey bill released May 15, 2009.

Greenpeace: Climate Change Legislation Fails to Impose Necessary Reductions

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

EDF: Waxman-Markey Climate Agreement Opens Door for Action on Climate Cap

Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on the Waxman-Markey bill released May 15, 2009.

Oxfam: Welcomes Climate Bill, Urges Increased Support for Hardest Hit

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

NWF: Sportsmen and Women Thank Dingell, Waxman and Markey for Including Safeguards for Wildlife and Natural Resources in Clean Energy Legislation

Statement from National Wildlife Federation on Waxman-Markey bill released May 15, 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.

WWF: Statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act

Statement from World Wildlife Fund on Waxman-Markey bill released May 15, 2009.

EDF: Global Warming Fact Check #3

Environmental Defense Fund's highlights and rebuttals to false statements made during the American Clean Energy and Security Act's third hearing on April 23, 2009.

EDF: Global Warming Fact Check #2

Environmental Defense Fund's highlights and rebuttals to false statements made during the American Clean Energy and Security Act's second hearing on April 22, 2009.

EDF: Global Warming Fact Check #1

Environmental Defense Fund's highlights and rebuttals to false statements made during the American Clean Energy and Security Act's first hearing on April 21, 2009.

UCS: Obama Administration EPA Recognizes the Science, Opens Doors for National Climate Regulations

Press release from the Union of Concerned Scientists 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.

SC: Global Warming Pollution Threatens Public Health and Welfare

Press Release from the Sierra Club 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.

PSR: Health Threat Evident, U.S. Must Address Global Warming to Protect the Public

Press release from Physicians for Social Responsibility 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.

PEW: Environment Group Praises EPA for Acting on Global Warming

Press release from the Pew Environment Group 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.

NWF: EPA Declares Global Warming a Danger to Public

Press release from the National Wildlife Federation 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.

NRDC: EPA Takes Big Step to Reduce Carbon Pollution

Press release from the Natural Resources Defense Council 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.

LCV: EPA Endangerment Finding a Step Towards Cleaner, Safer, More Prosperous America

Press release from the League of Conservation Voters 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.

Greenpeace: Better Late Than Never. EPA Finds Global Warming is Dangerous

Press release from Greenpeace 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.

EPA: Greenhouse Gases Pose Threat to Public Health, Welfare / Proposed Finding Comes in Response to 2007 Supreme Court Ruling

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

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.

CCAP: Applauds EPA Administrator for Quick Action on Climate Endangerment Finding, Urges Careful Crafting of Regulations

Press release from the Center for Clean Air Policy 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.

1Sky: EPA Pushes Congress to Act on Clean Energy

Press release from 1Sky 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.

EU-US summit: 245 days to Copenhagen

A press release from EU and US green and development groups that are participating in the EU-US summit in Prague.

SACE: Statement on Waxman-Markey Climate Legislation

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

UCS: Statement on Waxman-Markey Climate Legislation

The Union of Concerned Scientists reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

TWS: Statement on Waxman-Markey Climate Legislation

The Wilderness Society reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

Oxfam: Statement on Waxman-Markey Climate Legislation

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

NWF: Statement on Waxman-Markey Climate Legislation

The National Wildlife Federation reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

LCV: Markey/Waxman Draft Builds Momentum for Global Warming Law

League of Conservation Voters reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

Greenpeace: Statement on Waxman-Markey Climate Legislation

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

EJ: Earthjustice Thanks Chairmen Waxman and Markey for Leadership on Combating Climate Change

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

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.

DoW: Congressmen Waxman and Markey Make Important Strides Towards Addressing Climate Impacts

Defenders of Wildlife reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

Clean Water Action Statement on Waxman-Markey Legislation

 

CERES: Hails “Landmark” Waxman/Markey Bill

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

CARE: Welcomes Waxman-Markey Bill as Strong Start Towards U.S. Addressing Climate Change

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

NAS: Statement of Betsy Loyless. Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy

National Audubon Society reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

Sierra Club: Draft Clean Energy Bill Offers Strong Start for Green Economy

Press release on how draft climate and energy bill will revitalize economy, create new green jobs, and move America towards energy independence. Sierra Club executive director Carl Pope states that the bill has the necessary policies and vision to pull us out of the current economic crisis and combat climate change.