Republicans focused on the most important issues facing our country as always

Excellent new investigation on proposed gas power expansion by US utilities to support mega-customers, by Jeff St. John Canary Media. It covers a lot of ground. Here are a few highlights. (🧵1/8) canarymedia.com/articles/utili…

NEW: the Senate Republicans just voted to overturn a key President Biden climate rule aimed at reducing transportation pollution in states and localities across the country.

Evergreen State Director Justin Backal Balik 🌲 explains why President Biden needs to protect this U.S. Department of Transportation rule: evrgn.co/3TSgHyq

Thanks to Chuck Schumer and the Inflation Reduction Act, New York will soon generate enough energy to power half a million homes through offshore wind. The clean energy revolution is here.

So proud of the work Evergreen Action did to ensure the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program was included in the IRA. And now so cool to see this $5B program scaling up state climate ambition!

'This is an election that matters on geologic timescales,” says Evergreen Action's Craig Segall.

Will Kubzansky talked to climate groups about preparing for a potential Trump presidency:

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Thank you, Rep. Jared Huffman Raul M. Grijalva for leading the charge against this ploy by Speaker Johnson.

Holding Ukraine aide hostage for more LNG exports - a lose lose for the world. Thanks, Republicans.

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🎉 Good news! Today, a D.C. federal court affirmed U.S. EPA's long-standing ability to grant California authorization through the Clean Air Act to set tailpipe standards stronger than the fed government's.

17 other states & D.C. have adopted CA’s standards.
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Proud to stand with our forthcoming Evergreen Action union!

Daily reminder that the Inflation Reduction Act is working.

We're slashing emissions, reinvesting in states that have faced some of the worst economic downturns in history, and creating good-paying jobs.
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Earth Day 🌎, every day, across the USA! Local climate action plans now cover 96% of the U.S. population. Plans support strategies to reduce pollution, address environmental justice concerns, and build a clean energy future.

🔗Find your local plan at: epa.gov/inflation-redu…

This is one of the most exciting announcements & initiatives of the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris administration, and their historic investments to tackle the climate crisis and environmental injustice.

And a great speech from Vice President Kamala Harris, encourage all to watch.

Game- & life-changing stuff.

NEW: U.S. EPA has just awarded $20 billion to create a first-of-its-kind national network that will finance clean energy projects, especially in low income and disadvantaged communities.

Here's how it works.

🚨👏HUGE climate news today w/ Michael Regan, U.S. EPA announcing $20B from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, benefiting low income & communities of color.❤️this FDR-level ambition! Congrats Adrian Deveny Jahi Wise Becca Ellison & all who fought so hard for this! washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…

NEW: Dept. of Agriculture announced a historic $1.5 billion to invest in conservation and climate-smart agriculture in 2024. This critical funding is made possible by the #FarmBill and the IRA. Not only do farmers need these programs—demand actually exceeds supply. usda.gov/media/press-re…

Good to see the adults in the room stepping in here. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Friends in New Mexico! @energy doubled funds available for clean energy on Tribal lands to $50m - Apply by May 30th!

Go, DC!

Our Bob Batz Jr. covered a gathering of government officials (@ACE_Innamorato), climate and environmental leaders (@EvergreenAction, Ohio River Valley Institute, Moms Clean Air Force) and IUPAT DC 57 to talk about PA Department of Environmental Protection's pitch to reduce industrial pollution and grow jobs: unionprogress.com/2024/04/02/we-…

.Evergreen Action was proud to partner w/ Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley, Moms Clean Air Force, & Ohio River Valley Institute on an event showcasing PA’s pitch for a major Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from Michael Regan, U.S. EPA to slash industrial sector ghg emissions and create jobs. More ⬇️ collaborative.evergreenaction.com/memos/pennsylv…