EnviroNews

Los Angeles Port Receives $3 Billion Boost for Clean Ports Initiative

Councilmember McOsker noted the economic benefits and the environmental harm to residents living in the port’s shadow face.

2 years ago

Stellantis Forges Alliance with California to Advance Clean Car Standards

Stellantis will undertake additional actions to support ZEV adoption, including discounts on new cars for car-share programs in disadvantaged communities,…

2 years ago

Governors Briefs: Pollution Law Advances and California Jobs First Creates Thousands More Jobs, Faster

The council and operational plan will guide the state’s investments in economic and workforce development to create more family-supporting jobs…

2 years ago

“Mayor Bass and Finnish Trade Minister Tavio Forge Partnership to Drive Climate Action and Economic Growth

The intent is to lay the foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation and expand into other areas related to the green…

2 years ago

City of LA Briefs: Controller Audits Inside Safe and City Increases Composting Practices

With this audit, the controller's office aims to bring transparency to how Inside Safe is spending Angelenos city dollars, and…

2 years ago

Padilla Praises Landmark National Strategy for Rapid Deployment of Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicle Infrastructure

This is an all-of-government approach to aligning investments and accelerating sustainable and scalable deployment of reliable ZE-MHDV infrastructure.

2 years ago

LA Briefs: Metrolink Extends Student Adventure Pass Pilot and City Captures 5 Billion Additional Gallons of Stormwater

  Metrolink Extends Student Adventure Pass Pilot Program Through June 2024 LOS ANGELES — Metrolink, March 6 extended its Student…

2 years ago

EPA Strengthens Chemical Facility Safeguards with Key Requirements Advocated by Rep. Barragán

EPA included a number of new amendments to its final rule to improve protections for workers, first responders and communities…

2 years ago

L.A. County Supervisors Seek Investigation of Home Insurance Companies’ Policies

  Last week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion that mobilizes the county’s advocacy on behalf…

2 years ago

TRAA Issues Response to EPA’s March 1 Release of Chemical Disaster Rule: Advocates Express Concerns and Call for Further Action

However, the rule fails to protect vulnerable environmental justice burdened communities living near the HF refineries in 20 states. This…

2 years ago