Climate Change & the Clean Economy
Labor, Environmental Leaders Release Historic “Solidarity for Climate Action” Platform
Groups Say Platform Will Create Good-Paying Jobs, Address Income Inequality and the Climate Crisis
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Climate Change & the Clean Economy
BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Reintroduction of Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act
Yesterday, Reps. Bill Keating (D-Md.), Joseph Kennedy III (D-Mass.), Alan Lowenthal (D-Cali.), Donald McEachin (D-Va.), and Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act. The bill creates a federal grant program to assist colleges, universities, state and local governments, unions, and nonprofits in the development of programs to prepare workers for jobs in the nation’s offshore wind industry.
Climate Change & the Clean Economy
Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019 Will Grow Good-Paying Jobs, Increase Renewable Energy, and Reduce Pollution
The Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019 is set to become law in Maryland on Friday after passing the General Assembly in April. The law sets a renewable energy target of 50 percent by 2030 and is expected to grow the state’s offshore wind capacity to over 1,500 megawatts by 2030.
High Road Investment in Public Infrastructure
BlueGreen Alliance and Members Release Infrastructure Priorities
The priorities are intended to help Congress craft a comprehensive package that will repair and modernize the nation’s infrastructure in a way that will support the creation of high-quality jobs, reduce the emissions driving climate change, and make our communities more resilient.
Climate Change & the Clean Economy
Signing of Landmark Clean Energy Action Will Create Good-Paying Jobs, Improve Environment
Clean Buildings for Washington Act and Bill to Move State to 100 Percent Carbon-Free Energy Signed Into Law in Olympia
Climate Change & the Clean Economy
BlueGreen Alliance Applauds Committee Action on RECLAIM Act
The House Natural Resource Committee met this afternoon to markup—and subsequently pass out of committee—the RECLAIM Act. The bill commits existing funds to clean up abandoned coal mines and spur economic development and diversification in impacted communities.
High Road Investment in Public Infrastructure
BlueGreen Alliance Calls for Comprehensive Infrastructure Package
Democratic congressional leaders today announced an agreement with President Trump to develop a $2 trillion infrastructure plan.
Climate Change & the Clean Economy
BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of RECLAIM Act in the U.S. House
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
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: