Legislation
Support for the Environment at the State-Level
Many ballot intiatives concerning climate change were rejected in the mid-term elections, but there is still support for the environment at the state-level!
Read MoreBiomethane Legislation For The Win!
New Biomethane Legislation in California With the ongoing climate crisis, the business sector is pushing for more support of biogas projects and biomethane legislation across the globe. Biomethane, also called renewable natural gas, is produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic waste. It is used for fuel and heating applications. Not only does the use…
Read MoreA Fair Solution: Pricing Pollution
Integrating Carbon Pricing into Society Pricing carbon pollution is one solution to lowering the emissions created from fossil fuel use and encouraging investment in clean energy options. A carbon pricing program brings responsibility to polluters by putting a price tag on greenhouse gas emissions. And, honestly, it makes a lot of sense. Carbon pollution is…
Read More5 Things to Know About The Clean Power Plan
In August the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released final carbon rules as part of the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan. It’s all in an effort to reduce carbon emissions by up to 28 percent. Most of the reductions will result from cutting emissions at coal-powered plants. Here are 5 quick things to know:…
Read MoreOhioans Shouldn’t Pay the Price for FirstEnergy’s Mistakes
FirstEnergy Corp. was at one time one of the biggest supporters of a bill to deregulate Ohio’s energy industry, creating an environment where a competitive open market set the prices. Now, after a failed business bet on coal and nuclear power, it wants to reregulate the energy industry because with State-set price controls, power plants…
Read More3 Ways You Can Impact Environmental Policy
There are a lot of “hands in the pot” when it comes to public and environmental policy decisions. Laws are influenced by everything from economic conditions to lobbying and political activity. Environmental policy can also be influenced by…YOU. Here’s how you can bring about important change: Make Your Voice Heard. The United States’ Environmental Protection…
Read MoreCalifornia signs two new anti-waste bills
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed two landmark ant-waste bills that will dramatically reduce the disposal of organic waste. AB 1826, by Assembly Member Wes Chesbro, will require businesses to separate their food scraps and yard trimmings for composting or anaerobic digestion. AB 1594, by Assembly Member Das Williams, will eliminate a loophole in state…
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