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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Proposes New Standards to Protect Public Health that Will Save Consumers Money, and Increase Energy Security

President Biden’s investing in America Agenda has accelerated American Zero Emission Vehicles production and positioned the U.S. to lead the clean vehicles future.

Safe and Healthy Colorado Coalition Launches a Statewide Ballot Initiative for Cleaner Air and Water in the State

Apr 05, 2023 10:55 PM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

Safe & Healthy Colorado, a grassroots coalition of dozens of endorsing community and statewide organizations, launched a statewide ballot initiative for a gradual phase out of new oil and gas permits by 2030.

350.org Statement on H.R. 1, the 'Polluters Over People Act'

Mar 31, 2023 04:53 AM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1, known as the "Polluters Over People Act," which would allegedly exacerbate the climate crisis and the disproportionate harm to frontline communities.

350.org on House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

Aug 13, 2022 08:07 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The House of Representatives has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

‘Senate’s Climate Deal Is a Victory of the Movement’- Civil Society Groups

Aug 03, 2022 11:03 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Activists celebrate the milestone while continue with the pressure to fight the lobby of the fossil fuel industry.

350.org Reacts to Senate's Surprise Climate Deal; No Bait and Switch Tactics on Climate Legislation!

Jul 29, 2022 12:26 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Today, after weeks of back and forth, Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced they had reached a long-sought agreement on climate and energy legislation.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Joins Canary Media to Discuss Clean Energy in a Time of Global Conflict

Apr 29, 2022 05:54 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Senator Martin Heinrich joined Canary Media senior reporter Julian Spector for a live, virtual conversation on clean energy in a time of global conflict.

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Modernize Antiquated Mining Law

Apr 28, 2022 10:33 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act, legislation to modernize the nation's severely antiquated hardrock mining law.

Biden-Harris Administration, U.S. Department of Labor Award More Than $90M to Grow Clean Energy Workforce With Education, Training for Young Adults

Apr 27, 2022 08:17 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

YouthBuild grants to support projects in 28 states, and in Puerto Rico.

KWK Architects Helps Universities Conserve Earth’s Resources Through Environmentally Responsible Student Housing Designs

Apr 17, 2022 11:24 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

University of Missouri/Colorado Boulder Residence Halls Achieve LEED Platinum Certifications.

Global Alliance of Politicians Call for $500 Billion a Year to Avert Climate Disaster

Apr 17, 2022 08:39 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Members of the Global Alliance for a Green Deal urge IMF to take up proposals first made by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, at COP26.

Electrification Caucus Co-Chairs Call on President Biden to Achieve True Energy Independence with Electrification and Clean Energy

Apr 02, 2022 12:05 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The Co-Chairs of the Electrification Caucus U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) released statement in response to President Biden's latest proposals to address the energy price hikes brought on by Vladimir Putin's unjustified war in Ukraine.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Pres. Joe Biden to Deploy Clean Energy and Energy-Efficient Electric Technologies in Response to Russia’s Energy Market Disruption

Mar 26, 2022 12:28 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Sen. Martin Heinrich urged Pres. Joe Biden to advance the development and widespread adoption of clean energy and energy-efficient electric technologies to reduce demand for Russia's fossil fuels and save money for consumers.

Heinrich Welcomes White House Announcement on Russian Energy Imports Ban

Mar 09, 2022 10:10 PM EST By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, welcomed President Joe Biden's announcement today that the White House is taking steps to ban the import of Russian oil in response to the unprovoked and unjustified war in Ukraine.

Study Finds Ps4 and Xbox One Consoles Are Energy Hogs

May 19, 2014 04:02 PM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

An environmental group found that the Sony and Microsoft's next-gen video game consoles consume large amounts of energy, even when the devices are in standby mode.

President Barack Obama Postpones Keystone XL Pipeline Decision

Apr 19, 2014 09:35 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

President Barack Obama and his administration have decided to postpone the decision on the construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline until after the congressional midterm elections in November.