March 18, 2013
by Lizzie Horvitz
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For Electric Cars, NYC Turns a New (Nissan) Leaf

Lizzie Horvitz, Urban Program Assistant, New York

With spring just around the corner, tree foliage isn’t the only place leaves are emerging. Shortly, we’ll be seeing a lot more Electric Leafs (you know–like the Nissan one)… Continue reading

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November 14, 2012
by Devra Wang
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California Takes Another Big Step Forward Building a Clean Energy Economy

Devra Wang, Director, California Energy Program, San Francisco

Today marks the launch of California’s cap and trade program, a critical part of the state’s landmark clean energy and climate law, AB 32. This is a big step fo… Continue reading

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November 14, 2012
by Amanda Maxwell
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Reasons to celebrate on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border – and for presidents to act together

Amanda Maxwell, Latin America Advocate, Washington, DC
Good news for people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border who don’t want to breathe dirty air: efforts in Mexico to align our two countries’ car fuel economy standard… Continue reading

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April 3, 2012
by Mark Izeman
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Will the NYC Taxi of Tomorrow Be the Taxi of Yesterday?

Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York

Nearly seven years ago, the first hybrid yellow taxis rolled onto the streets of New York City as part of an effort to improve fuel economy and reduce em… Continue reading

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November 21, 2011
by Peter Lehner
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The True Choice: Jobs vs. Pollution

Peter Lehner, Executive Director, New York City
To further dispute the right-wing gospel that pollution creates jobs, a new report finds that boosting our national recycling and composting rate to 75 percent would create 2.3 million job… Continue reading

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November 11, 2011
by Peter Lehner
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With Keystone XL Pipeline Stalled, America Can Focus on Real Energy Solutions that Create Real Jobs

Peter Lehner, Executive Director, New York City
On Thursday the State Department and the President announced they will conduct a new review of the Keystone XL pipeline. More time is needed to examine the pipeline’s impact on … Continue reading

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