Updates & Resources

Feb 12, 2023

When buildings are designed, built, and maintained to protect the health of people and the environment—and if the manufacturing of building products and materials create good-paying union jobs in the U.S.—then the wellbeing of people and communities will improve, especially for people of color. Building Clean works to increase the use of building products that are more efficient, less toxic, and manufactured in the U.S. We aim to improve the physical, environmental, and economic health of communities and promote a more equitable future for all.

Policy Priorities / Clean Economy Union Jobs

Solidarity for Climate Action: The Plan We Need to Get American Manufacturing Back on Track

Jul 25, 2019

Manufacturing towns dot the nation, and advanced manufacturing helps provide the foundation for the economy in major regions of the United States. Industries like the steel and automotive industries supported good-paying jobs, middle-class families, and prosperous communities for decades, while also spurring American leadership in innovation and technology. That’s still true in some areas. But in many others, factories have closed or new industries offer jobs that all too often are poorly paid, insecure, or unsafe.

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Letters / Infrastructure and Community Resilience

Members of BlueGreen Alliance Call on Congress to Pass Hurricane Relief Aid

Dec 04, 2017

In a letter to leaders in Congress, members of the BlueGreen Alliance urged Congressional leaders to support emergency supplemental legislation that is robust, funds recovery and rebuilding efforts in a way that results in stronger and more resilient communities, and is driven by and centered on the needs of those impacted.

Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

BlueGreen Alliance Comments to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notification of Regulatory Review,

Dec 04, 2017

The BlueGreen Alliance submitted comments in strong support of critical U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards that protect the safety of workers, communities, and the public; enhance efficiency and energy security; cut pollution; and drive innovation and job creation.

Testimony & Comments / Infrastructure and Community Resilience

BlueGreen Alliance Comments in Support of the Clean Water Rule

Nov 29, 2017

Clean waters are a powerful economic engine supporting millions of jobs across recreational, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Protected watersheds that provide clean drinking water and support abundant fish and wildlife are critical to the health of communities and local economies.

Testimony & Comments / Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

BlueGreen Alliance Testimony on Promoting American Leadership in Reducing Air Emissions Through Innovation

Nov 15, 2017

Innovation is happening in today in America both to build technology that cuts air emissions and to improve manufacturing processes to make them more efficient and lower polluting.

International Climate Agreements

U.S. Businesses, Labor, Environmental Leaders Focus on Cooperative Efforts to Fight Climate Change

Nov 10, 2017

Business, Labor, and Environmental Leaders Say Current Administration’s Intention to Withdraw from Paris Agreement Isn’t Stopping Climate Action in United States

Reports & Fact Sheets / International Climate Agreements

COP23: Statement of Principles

Nov 08, 2017

Over a year ago, on November 4th, 2016, the historic Paris agreement entered into force—faster than almost any agreement in history. Today, 169 Parties have signed or ratified the agreement and taken additional steps towards its implementation.

Other

Bipartisan Budget Solution Will Provide Funding for Schools, Basic Services

Oct 18, 2017

Earlier today the Pennsylvania State House Finance Committee voted in favor of HB 1401, which would utilize funds gathered by from a severance tax of the state’s natural gas drilling industry to fund schools, critical services, and additional workers at the state’s Department of Environmental Quality to process permits in a timely manner.

Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs

THE ALLY FOR OCTOBER 2017

Oct 17, 2017

Welcome to The Ally—the BlueGreen Alliance’s monthly newsletter.

Buy Clean

Buy Clean California Act Clamps Down on Imported Carbon Emissions

Oct 16, 2017

State Infrastructure Projects to be Subject to New, Low-Carbon Product Standards

Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Plant-by-Plant Interactive Map Shows Reach of Clean Vehicle Manufacturing and Jobs Across the U.S.

Oct 12, 2017

As Five-Year Anniversary of Fuel Economy Standards Approaches, Map Shows Strong Standards Critical to Sustaining Jobs, Innovation

Trade

NAFTA Renegotiation Comes to Washington, DC as Labor and Environmental Groups Grow More Concerned

Oct 10, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 10, 2017) – As closed-door negotiations over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) commence in Washington, D.C. beginning October 11, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Kim Glas:

Clean Economy Union Jobs

Latest Rollback a Setback to America’s Progress Addressing Climate Change and Building a Clean Economy

Oct 09, 2017

In response to the Trump administration’s and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest effort to roll back America’s progress in addressing climate change and building a clean economy, the BlueGreen Alliance’s Kim Glas released the following statement:

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