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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.

Water Infrastructure

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds Senate Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

Oct 10, 2018

The United States Senate today passed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. The bill will drive investments in water infrastructure, while supporting the creation of quality family-sustaining jobs and taking steps to ensure that all Americans have access to clean drinking water. The bill was passed by the United States House in September.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

Mayors From Across Ohio Call on EPA and NHTSA to Keep Fuel Economy Standards Strong

Oct 03, 2018

Mayors of Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chillicothe Highlight How Fuel Economy Standards Are Benefitting Their Communities

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

STATEMENT: Congress Supports Funding for Important Clean Energy Programs in Appropriations Bill

Sep 14, 2018

Congress passed today an appropriations package funding several government agencies for fiscal year 2019, including the Department of Energy and Appalachian Regional Commission. The bill squarely rejects the deep funding cuts for clean energy and advanced manufacturing programs that were included in the president’s fiscal year 2019 budget request.

Water Infrastructure

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds House Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

Sep 13, 2018

The U.S. House today passed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. The bill includes provisions intended to drive investments in water infrastructure, support the creation of quality family-sustaining jobs here in the United States, and ensure that all Americans have access to clean drinking water.

Methane Mitigation

STATEMENT: Proposed Weakening of EPA Methane Rule Endangers Workers, Wastes Resources, and Increases Pollution

Sep 11, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed today a rule significantly weakening standards for methane waste from new and modified sources in the oil and gas industry.

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Chemical Disaster Rule Court Decision

Aug 17, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 17, 2018)—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled today that the Environmental Protection Agency acted outside the law in delaying implementation of the Chemical Disaster Rule.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

Flawed Proposal to Roll Back Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards Will Cost Thousands of Jobs

Aug 02, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released their plan to roll back the nation’s successful vehicle fuel economy and emissions standards. The current standards have spurred innovation and investment across the nation’s automotive and manufacturing sectors and are helping create and preserve jobs across America.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

Gutting America’s Fuel Economy Standards Puts Jobs, Innovation At Risk in Indiana

Aug 02, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with plans to gut the nation’s future fuel economy standards for cars and light-duty trucks.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

Gutting America’s Fuel Economy Standards Puts Jobs, Innovation At Risk in Ohio

Aug 02, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with plans to gut the nation’s future fuel economy standards for cars and light-duty trucks.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

Gutting America’s Fuel Economy Standards Puts Jobs, Innovation At Risk in Michigan

Aug 02, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with plans to gut the nation’s future fuel economy standards for cars and light-duty trucks.

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BlueGreen Alliance Statement on GM Announcement

League of Conservation Voters Joins BlueGreen Alliance

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds Senate Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

Mayors From Across Ohio Call on EPA and NHTSA to Keep Fuel Economy Standards Strong

STATEMENT: Congress Supports Funding for Important Clean Energy Programs in Appropriations Bill

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds House Passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

STATEMENT: Proposed Weakening of EPA Methane Rule Endangers Workers, Wastes Resources, and Increases Pollution

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Chemical Disaster Rule Court Decision

Flawed Proposal to Roll Back Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards Will Cost Thousands of Jobs

Gutting America’s Fuel Economy Standards Puts Jobs, Innovation At Risk in Indiana

Gutting America’s Fuel Economy Standards Puts Jobs, Innovation At Risk in Ohio

Gutting America’s Fuel Economy Standards Puts Jobs, Innovation At Risk in Michigan