News Release | Environment America

Governor Brown Signs Two Important Solar Power Bills

Environment California applauds governor’s commitment to growing mainstream solar power market.

News Release | Environment America

New Data Ranks the Nation’s Smoggiest Metropolitan Areas, including TX, DC and CA

As the U.S. House of Representatives considers a bill (H.R. 2401) this week that would roll back Clean Air Act protections for smog, Environment America released a new report, Danger in the Air: Unhealthy Air Days in 2010 and 2011. 

News Release | Environment America

Obama Administration Stands Up for Americans' Health, Opposes Dangerous “TRAIN” Act

Today, the Obama administration issued a statement opposing the “TRAIN” Act (H.R. 2401) which would block landmark public health standards under the Clean Air Act and put tens of thousands of lives at risk.

News Release | Environment America

President Obama calls for ending $41 Billion in Big Oil Subsidies

President Obama’s deficit reduction plan includes ending $41 billion in subsidies to Big Oil, including their ability write off drilling costs or to claim domestic manufacturing deductions. 

News Release | Environment America

Santa Cruz County Votes Unanimously To Ban Single-Use Bags

Today Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ban single-use bags from Santa Cruz County. The ordinance includes a fee on single-use paper bags of $0.10 in the first year and an option to increase it to $0.25 every year there after. Additionally, the ordinance includes restaurants in the ban on plastic bags, yet they will not be required to charge a fee on paper.

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