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93 Groups Urge Congress to “Stand Up” Against Lobbyists on $3.5 Trillion Bill
The coalition encourages lawmakers to keep the tax reform, climate provisions and social program expansions in the bill.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Lived in Areas Affected by Weather Disaster This Summer
This summer’s climate disasters have been particularly fierce, showing growing urgency for action on the climate crisis.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for $3.5T Bill Opposition, Points Out Exxon Ties
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez panned the senator, pointing out his close ties to Exxon lobbyists.
New Orleans Was Left in the Dark During Ida Because of Natural Gas Plant Failure
A new natural gas plant built last year was supposed to keep the city powered through extreme weather events.
HHS Creates New Office to Address Climate Crisis as Public Health Issue
The office will focus on identifying and addressing climate impacts on public health in disadvantaged areas.
Climate Crises Converge as Wildfire Burns West and Hurricane Pummels South
The climate crisis, brought on by fossil fuel companies, is worsening converging crises in the U.S.
Centrists Lose Bid to Sabotage Reconciliation as House Advances $3.5T Bill
The vote allows Congress to proceed with crafting the $3.5 trillion bill that progressives and Democrats have lauded.
Centrists Threaten Congress’s Only Climate Bill as Earth Records Hottest Month
The $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill contains some of the only climate provisions with any chance of passing Congress.
Sanders Unveils Final $3.5T Reconciliation Package Alongside Infrastructure Bill
The bill includes provisions to lower the Medicare eligibility age and create a Civilian Climate Corps.
Biden to Set Goal for Half of All Vehicle Sales to Be Electric by 2030
The president is reinstating Obama-era rules on vehicle pollution, but climate advocates say that may not be enough.