Tag: Climate Change Legislation
US Mayors Urge Congress to Keep Clean Energy Tax Credits
Mayors Across the US Unite in Urging Congress to Protect Clean Energy Tax CreditsUrgency and concern reverberate among mayors and local leaders across the United States as they pen a heartfelt letter to Congress,...
Vermont Governor Delays Electric Car Mandates in Climate Plan
Vermont, in a surprising twist, will not be enforcing mandates for electric car and truck supply until the end of 2026. Governor Phil Scott signed an executive order on May 13, allowing for a...
Republicans Undermine California’s Clean Air Rights – Inside Climate News
In a shocking turn of events that Democrats are going nuts about, the Republican-led Senate decided to block California's electric-vehicle mandates. Yeah, they basically said, "Nah, California, you can't have the toughest emissions standards...
States Considering Legislation to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Climate Change Costs
As Climate Disasters Strain State Budgets, Lawmakers Get CreativeIn a world where climate disasters are becoming the new norm, some lawmakers are stepping up and demanding accountability from fossil fuel companies. They want...
Montana GOP Legislators Respond to Youth Climate Lawsuit
So, like, after this huge court case shook things up in Montana, the Republicans there are all like, “Let’s pass a bunch of bills to mess with the state’s efforts to cut down on...
Virginia Democratic Lawmakers Clash with Youngkin Over RGGI and Flood Relief
Virginia’s Democratic lawmakers are at odds with Governor Glenn Youngkin over the allocation of funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and Hurricane Helene relief efforts in southwest Virginia. The House and Senate,...
US Mayors Advocate for Clean Energy Tax Credit Preservation
In a recent development that has sparked concern among mayors and local leaders across the United States, the fate of clean energy tax credits hangs in the balance. These tax credits, previously instrumental in...
Big Oil Lobbying Impacts California Climate Measures
An explosion at a refinery in Martinez, near San Francisco, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky, prompting health advisories and shelter-in-place orders in surrounding areas. The Martinez Refining Company, known for past...