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U.S. House passes first climate bill in a decade

This bill would keep the United States in the Paris Agreement by defunding any effort to withdraw and requiring the Trump administration to submit a plan to meet the U.S. commitment to reduce carbon emissions.

More voices join the call for 100% renewable energy

Local leaders are stepping up in their communities, saying and showing that they’re ready to lead the way.

Choose wildlife over waste

Let's spare birds, fish, whales and other wildlife from the harm caused by needless plastic pollution by banning take-out plastic foam cups and containers.

Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy

We ranked the top U.S. cities for solar in this year's edition of the Shining Cities report.

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News Release | Environment America

Senate committee advances bipartisan bill to phase out PFAS in military

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services today announced legislation to phase out the military’s use of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. As part of the annual defense spending bill, called The National Defense Authorization Act, the Pentagon would be restricted from purchasing PFAS foams after 2022, and prohibited from using PFAS foams after 2023. We applaud the bipartisan group of senators who came together this week to protect our drinking water from these toxic chemicals.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: EPA bans some bee-killing pesticides

Even with this announcement, there are still too many forms of this insecticide class available. With that in mind, we must remember that states remain one of our best hopes for addressing the problem.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Congress holds three hearings on PFAS contamination

Congress is holding three hearings today to address widespread drinking water contamination from toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It’s encouraging to see lawmakers cross the aisle to tackle threats to the environment and public health together. Today’s hearings and the recent flurry of activity around PFAS demonstrate the public’s pervasive concern about these toxic chemicals. We urge Congress to adopt policies that truly keep our drinking water safe.

Report | Environment America Research and Policy Center

Blueprint For Tomorrow

Infrastructure is at the heart of America’s greatest challenges. The infrastructure investments made by generations past have contributed to improved health and welfare, and to the nation’s unparalleled economic prosperity. But the infrastructure decisions of the past have also cast a long shadow, leaving America to deal with the burden of lead water pipes that jeopardize our children’s health, fossil fuel pipelines that contribute to global warming, and transportation and solid waste infrastructure that no longer serve today’s needs.

News Release | Environment America Research and Policy Center

Report: Roadmap for a stronger, more sustainable American infrastructure

Three years after candidates from both parties made infrastructure a key presidential campaign issue, it’s finally the long-awaited “infrastructure week.” Democratic congressional leaders and the White House announced two weeks ago that they would commit $2 trillion to the cause. But a new report from U.S.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment New York has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.