News Release | Environment America Research & Policy Center

New report provides roadmap to achieve carbon-free transportation

Transportation is the largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S., making it climate enemy number one. But a new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group describes how we can build a zero-carbon transportation future - all while cleaning our air and creating safer, healthier communities.

News Release | Environment Iowa

Statement: Senate introduces Clean Economy Act

As global warming pollution reaches new heights, our federal leaders must follow the lead of states across the nation who have made climate solutions a top priority, and they must do it quickly. By cosponsoring and supporting the Clean Economy Act, senators will put the American government’s might behind the great work that’s being done in states across the country.

News Release | Environment America

Senate introduces Clean Economy Act

A new bill, introduced today by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware and co-sponsored by 33 members, calls for a national goal of net zero emissions of global warming pollution in the United States by midcentury. 

News Release | Environment America and U.S. PIRG

New bill calls for U.S. to put wildlife over waste

As plastic pollution becomes an increasingly suffocating problem, elected officials in both houses of Congress are introducing legislation to address the issue. While unveiling the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 on Capitol Hill today, Sen. Tom Udall (NM) and Rep. Alan Lowenthal (CA) detailed how the bill can improve the health of our people and our planet.

News Release | Environment Iowa

Statement: Trump administration’s proposed funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund won’t protect our natural beauty

"It’s both unfortunate and, frankly, puzzling to see the Trump administration thumb its nose at something everyone wants: Continued support for  the primary funding source for parks, hiking trails and other public lands." 

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