BREAKING: The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled ending cash bail is CONSTITUTIONAL, ending months of legal challenges and allowing the controversial criminal justice reform law to go into effect. It was a 5-2 vote #twill
VICTORY: We reached a settlement with DTE Energy on behalf of @SierraClub, putting the utility on track to end the burning of coal for electric generation in less than a decade & securing a hastened retirement date for the US’s 3rd largest climate polluter, the Monroe Coal Plant.
The Railroad Commission of Texas must transform in order to meet our state and country's changing energy needs. Join us in making the shift — it's time we #ChangeTheName.
Watch and share our newest video to learn more.
Wind and solar are cranking out so much power in Texas that it looks like we are having to curtail solar during a heatwave! We need more #transmission to move that cheap power to those air-conditioners!
BREAKING: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court severely weakened the Clean Water Act in Sackett v. EPA. This is a catastrophic loss for water protections across the country and a win for big polluters, putting our communities, public health, and local ecosystems in danger.
We've filed final arguments with the Bay Mills Indian Community over the proposed Line 5 tunnel project. Enbridge wants to dig a pipeline tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac. This untested project could lead to an explosion & oil in the Great Lakes. https://t.co/ngY5H38Jkc
NEW: The AP has called the Allegheny County Executive race for Sara Innamorato, a progressive lawmaker. She joins several other progressives who have won in the Pittsburgh area over the last few years. She is taking the stage now
New: the Colorado legislature passed legislation today that prohibits investor-owned utilities from charging ratepayers for trade associations, promotional advertising, certain kinds of lobbying, and other political activities.
Here's the details:
https://t.co/0Eh9ZExLe1
The dust storm that caused yesterday’s horrible multiple-fatality accident was not merely the product of dry weather. Just like the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, this was a man-made ecological disaster caused by aggressive and exploitative farming systems.
🧵 Today we honor the legacy of labor unions & environmental justice groups who first forged the concept of #JustTransition. This approach seeks to phase out industries that harm workers & the planet while providing just pathways for workers to transition to other jobs.#MayDay
BREAKING 🚨 In a major victory for climate accountability, dozens of climate lawsuits across the U.S. can advance toward trial after the Supreme Court today declined to hear Big Oil’s desperate pleas to escape justice in state courts. https://t.co/z8PcDbV7AD
BREAKING: The U.S. has added 142,016 clean energy jobs since the passage of @POTUS’ clean energy plan.
Clean energy is our future, and it’s being built right here at home ⚡️ https://t.co/QOF3ru51WF
📕Certified Disaster📕 A NEW REPORT from @PriceofOil & @Earthworks shows that certified gas programs are likely unreliable & ineffective, resulting in increased threats to health and climate from the oil and gas industry. Read the report: https://t.co/qdcwMLnQsL