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BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of RECLAIM Act in the U.S. House

Apr 10, 2019

U.S. Reps. Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Hal Rogers (R-KY), Glenn Thompson (PA-15), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced the RECLAIM Act. The bill would commit existing funds to clean up abandoned coal mines and spur economic development and diversification in impacted communities.

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

STATEMENT: BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Support for Climate Action

Mar 27, 2019

This morning, House Democrats introduced H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, reiterating their support for the Paris Agreement and global climate action. The BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Deputy Director Mike Williams:

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Offshore Wind Energy Expansion Could Mean Billions in New Income for Maryland Workers

Mar 08, 2019

The BlueGreen Alliance has released a new study on the economic impacts of growing offshore wind in Maryland.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of American Cars, American Jobs Act

Mar 06, 2019

The American Cars, American Jobs Act, introduced today by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), provides rebates for domestically manufactured vehicles, while making it more costly for companies to choose to offshore production. The bill would also defend and grow automotive jobs in the United States and encourage U.S. production of electric vehicles.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

Event Highlighted Opportunities for Electric Vehicle, Advanced Vehicle Tech Growth in the United States

Feb 28, 2019

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) today joined the BlueGreen Alliance, the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) at an event in the nation’s capital that called for corporate and policy action to boost leadership in manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced vehicle technology in the United States.

Other

BlueGreen Alliance Announces Change of Leadership

Feb 13, 2019

Executive Director Kim Glas Departs to Lead the National Council of Textile Organizations; Board of Directors Names Two Long-Time BlueGreen Alliance Leaders as Interim Co-Executive Directors

Good Jobs

State Labor, Environmental Leaders Announce BlueGreen Alliance State Chapter in Colorado

Dec 20, 2018

Leaders from the Colorado AFL-CIO, Conservation Colorado, Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council, and Western Resource Advocates today announced the formation of a Colorado chapter of the BlueGreen Alliance.

Good Jobs

New Organizing Drive Puts Workers Front and Center in Move to Cleaner Economy

Dec 15, 2018

The United Steelworkers (USW) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have announced a campaign to organize workers at a Tesla solar facility in Buffalo, New York. In response to this effort, the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Executive Director Kim Glas:

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

CARB Commits to Zero Emission Buses and Job Creation in New Rule

Dec 14, 2018

The California Air Resources Board voted today to mandate that all transit agencies in California operate 100 percent zero emission transit buses by 2040, and to use this transition to invest in workforce development training programs in manufacturing, infrastructure installation, and maintenance.

Water Infrastructure

EPA Proposal Endangers Drinking Water for Millions of Americans

Dec 11, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed changes to significantly weaken the Clean Water Rule. In response, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Kim Glas

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on GM Announcement

Nov 26, 2018

General Motors (GM) today announced its intention to cease production at several U.S. plants, a move that will cut jobs for thousands of American workers. Today’s announcement is the latest in a growing trend of announced automaker disinvestment in the United States.

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

League of Conservation Voters Joins BlueGreen Alliance

Oct 11, 2018

The BlueGreen Alliance today announced the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) has joined the national partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations. This announcement comes at a crucial moment in the effort to address climate change. A new assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released earlier this week showed limiting global warming to 1.5oC would require rapid changes to all aspects of society, but that those changes could go hand-in-hand with ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future.

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BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of RECLAIM Act in the U.S. House

STATEMENT: BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Support for Climate Action

Offshore Wind Energy Expansion Could Mean Billions in New Income for Maryland Workers

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of American Cars, American Jobs Act

Event Highlighted Opportunities for Electric Vehicle, Advanced Vehicle Tech Growth in the United States

BlueGreen Alliance Announces Change of Leadership

State Labor, Environmental Leaders Announce BlueGreen Alliance State Chapter in Colorado

New Organizing Drive Puts Workers Front and Center in Move to Cleaner Economy

CARB Commits to Zero Emission Buses and Job Creation in New Rule

EPA Proposal Endangers Drinking Water for Millions of Americans

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on GM Announcement

League of Conservation Voters Joins BlueGreen Alliance