Emily Green

Trump bill takes a ‘big, beautiful’ bite out of US climate progress The “big, beautiful bill” is expected to make a major dent in the U.S.’s climate progress, adding significantly more planet-warming emissions to the atmosphere. Models of the legislation that have …

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CLF Files Brief Urging Court to Reinstate Revoked EPA Funding The brief supports a motion to restore funding while litigation proceeds – and lays bare the devastating impact these cuts have had on frontline communities.

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Oral arguments to challenge Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion to be heard Friday • Maine Morning Star Environmental advocates and the Penobscot Nation will argue in court Friday afternoon against the expansion of the Maine’s largest landfill.

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Everyone should help maintain our highways — but @SenateGOP’s plan to saddle #EV drivers with new, sky-high taxes is unfair. @theclf.bsky.social joined 36+ groups #ChargingUSForward to urge congress to stop the fees and build a fair system: static1.squarespace.com/static/602e0...

California Will Not Waver in Defending Itself from Federal Overreach: Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for Attack on California’s Clean Vehicles Program LOS ANGELES – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and the California Air Resources Board today led a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against ...

#NewEngland states join California to sue Trump over the unlawful revocation of state authority for vehicle emission regulations. oag.ca.gov/news/press-r... #Massachusetts #Rhodeisland #vermont

Trump Signs Repeal of Clean Cars and Trucks Standards Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in New England. Switching from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles cuts the pollution that endangers health and fuels climate change.

Under Trump's latest attack on our health & economy, big oil wins -- and you lose. Stripping states' rights to set strong tailpipe pollution limits means dirtier air, more climate-damaging emissions, and profits for fossil fuel companies. www.clf.org/newsroom/tru... #routezero @theclf.bsky.social

Trump Administration Live Updates: Lawmakers Spar Over Immigration in House Hearing

Trump's continued attacks on California will have negative impacts on #NewEngland states striving for cleaner air and reductions in climate-damaging emissions.

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06... #cleancars #cleantrucks #actonclimate

Maine to explore geothermal energy potential A recent pilot in Massachusetts showed a 20% reduction in energy costs, and around a 60% decrease in carbon emissions for residents on the system.

Glad to see exploration of networked geothermal moving ahead in #Maine.
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@mainepublic.org #geothermal #cleanheat #cleanenergy #actonclimate #mainepolitics

Congress Slams Brakes on Clean Cars and Trucks Congress has gutted state authority to adopt standards that would increase the availability of clean cars and trucks and drive down the amount of tailpipe pollution in the air we breathe.

Today congress unlawfully over-stepped, gutting state authority to adopt standards that would reduce harmful tailpipe pollution from clean cars and trucks.
www.clf.org/newsroom/con... #cleancars #cleantrucks #cleanair #climate #climatechaos #actonclimate
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Upending norms, the Senate votes to undo California's EV rules The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.

UPDATE: The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.

Today, Senate Rs misused the law to attack states’ clean transportation standards. This will destabilize the work of federal bodies and dramatically extend Congressional overreach.
Families across America will pay the price in asthma, cancer, and heart disease.

#cleancars #cleantrucks #cleanair

Fury as Republicans go ‘nuclear’ in fight over California car emissions Newsom issues rallying cry as GOP-controlled Senate seeks to move ahead with plan to revoke key environmental rule

Senate poised to vote this morning to revoke states' rights to regulate car and truck emissions: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #cleancars #cleantrucks #cleanair #climate #actonclimate

Senate Fight Over Gas-Powered Vehicles Is Also a Filibuster Showdown

Senate poised today to unlawfully use procedural maneuver to override states' rights to protect their citizens from dangerous and climate-damaging tailpipe pollution: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/u... #cleancars #cleantrucks #actonclimate #climatechaos #climatechange #cleanair

Why You Should Care That Congress Might Use the CRA to Overturn California Waivers - Legal Planet Here are at least six reasons.

The House has already voted to overturn state vehicle emissions rules, and the Senate may vote tomorrow. Here's why you should care. legal-planet.org/2025/05/19/w...
#cleancars #actonclimate #cleantrucks #cleanair

Gov. Phil Scott explains executive order to pause Vermont's electric vehicle sales mandate The original regulation, enacted in 2022 to align with California’s rules, mandated that 35% of all 2026 model vehicles delivered to Vermont dealerships be zero-emission vehicles.

Sad to see #Vermont leading the pack on climate roll-backs. The roll-back delays huge health, environmental, and financial benefits.
www.mynbc5.com/article/phil... #vermontpolitics #cleancars #EVs #ev #electricvehicle #electricvehicles

Maine regulators examine impacts of state climate goals on gas utilities The Public Utilities Commission intends to incorporate greenhouse gas emissions in decisions on infrastructure and contracts.

We @theclf.bsky.social have been pushing for this proceeding in #Maine for years & welcome the opportunity to take a hard look at the future of decarbonized building heating and cooling! #cleanbuildings #actonclimate #zeroemissions #netzero #GHG @mainepublic.org

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Scott Delays Electric Vehicle Standards That Cut Air and Climate Pollution This move puts Vermont on the leading edge of Northeast states rolling back vehicle pollution reduction commitments.

#Vermont gives in to pressure and delays enforcement of #cleancars and #cleantrucks rules--rules that are feasible, life-saving, and cost-saving. As the fed govt shirks its duties & walks back air protections, it’s more important than ever for states to hold the line. www.clf.org/newsroom/sco...

Here Is Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Started in New York Fewer cars. Faster travel. Less honking. And some questions we still can’t answer.

Really interesting early data on NYC's new congestion pricing: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

There Is No ‘Energy Emergency,’ a New Lawsuit Claims

Great to see New England states standing up to the federal government and defending states' rights on energy permitting. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/c...
#newengland #maine #vermont #rhodeisland #massachusetts #connecticut #lawsuit #cleanenergy #actonclimate

The House Republican's budget bill is starting to drop. It extends trillions in tax cuts for the wealthy while effectively crippling US manufacturing & energy industries and raising energy costs. It's effectively full repeal of the IRA. Here's tax portion waysandmeans.house.gov/wp-content/u... 🔌💡

Thank you @pingree.house.gov for protecting clean air and defending states’ authority to fight tailpipe pollution. Thanks for standing strong against the @GOP’s misguided CRA effort!

Americans should have the freedom to choose cleaner air and lower fuel costs.

#CleanerCars #cleancars #cleanair

Read Senate Ds' letter urging Rs to avoid "a dramatic break from Senate precedent with profound institutional consequences" to shortcut all public process and take away states' rights to regulate vehicle emissions to protect health, wallets, and environment.
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Exposure to diesel pollution is dangerous to our health and clean air policies are on the chopping block. This #WorldAsthmaDay, tell your state leaders to stand strong and defend clean cars and trucks. Learn more from ANHE below or follow the link in our bio:

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And our response to Trump's action attempting to shield big oil from accountabiliy: www.clf.org/newsroom/tru... #vermontpolitics #newengland #actonclimate #polluterpays

E&E News: DOJ sues to block state ‘climate Superfunds’ The Justice Department and EPA are challenging Vermont's and New York's laws after President Donald Trump ordered a crackdown on state climate policy.

Trump admin. now coming after states that are making polluters pay for cleanup.

subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene... #climate #actonclimate #statesrights #vermont

Today @ 1: legislature.maine.gov/Audio/#126 I'll be testifying in opposition to a bill that would impose an unfair fee on EV drivers. YES we should all contribute to the highway fund. NO fees shouldn't disproportionately burden those who drive CLEAN and those who drive LESS. #maine #mainepolitics

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws to Make Polluters Pay Vermont was the first state to try to hold polluters accountable for climate disasters. New research aims to assign specific responsibility.

The polluter should pay -- a seemingly simple concept.
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Deaths by Dirty Diesel Diesel vehicle emissions are wreaking havoc on communities in the U.S. This interactive map explores the negative health impacts of diesel.

#DYK diesel pollution kills? Check your community stats.
@cleanaircatf.bsky.social
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American Lung Association State of the Air 2024 How healthy is your air? Learn how where you live measures up when it comes to air pollution, smog and soot.

.@lungusa.bsky.social's “State of the Air” 2025 shows nearly half the country is breathing unhealthy air. Vehicle pollution is part of the problem – we need to protect EPA’s #CleanerCars and #CleanerTrucks standards -- the need for #EVs is clearer than ever. Learn more: Lung.org/sota

Environmental groups blast Trump 'attack' on state climate laws In an executive order, the President orders a block on "illegal" local laws allegedly obstructing energy production.

Trump's executive order aimed at state climate laws is a major overstep.

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