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News Release | Environment New York Research & Policy Center

Solar farm tour in capital region and new report shows benefits of reducing power plant pollution

Monolith Solar, Solarize Albany and Helderberg Community Energy joined climate protection advocates to tour the first solar farm built outside the capital region of Albany, NY. We gathered at the Johnsonville Community Solar Farm to celebrate its grand opening and learn about a new report released by Environment New York Research and Policy Center showcasing how we can double the benefits of reducing power plant pollution and see more projects like this one across New York and the Northeastern region.

News Release | Environment New York

Environment New York supports cleaner cars

 “America should be putting cars that burn too much gasoline in the rear-view mirror. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration’s order today is a green light to keep making cars that dirty our air, endanger our health and threaten our children's future.”  Heather Leibowitz, Director, Environment New York

News Release | Environment New York Research and Policy Center

Report: Colleges and Universities Can Lead America’s Shift to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

America’s colleges and universities are positioned to lead the transition to 100 percent renewable energy, according to a report released today by Environment New York Research & Policy Center. The report stresses that a complete shift to clean, renewable energy is the best way for colleges and universities to achieve their carbon reduction goals and highlights schools across the country that are taking measures to make the transition to renewable energy.

News Release | Environment New York

Report: Colleges and Universities Can Lead America’s Shift to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

America’s colleges and universities are positioned to lead the transition to 100 percent renewable energy, according to a report released today by Environment America Research & Policy Center.

News Release | Environment New York

Rolling Back Clean Car Standard

“America should be putting cars that burn too much gasoline in the rear-view mirror. Unfortunately, EPA’s potential action may be a green light to keep making cars that dirty our air, endanger our health and threaten our children's future.” --Heather Leibowitz, Environment New York.

WASHINGTON, DC ---According to reports, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to begin rolling back state and federal clean car standards. The reports state that the administration intends to withdraw the final determination on EPA’s vehicle emission standards for 2022-2025. In addition there are reports that the administration also is expected to initiate the process to revoke the California waiver that allows California to charge ahead on stronger clean vehicle programs.

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