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Green For All Applauds Decision to Uphold EPA Greenhouse Gas Protections
Today, a federal appeals court ruled to uphold the first federal regulations designed to slash pollution that causes global warming. In response, Green For All has issued a statement.
Green For All Applauds Senate Support of Landmark Air Pollution Standard
Green For All released a statement in response to the Senate defeat of Senator Inhofe’s destructive resolution that would have weakened the critical Mercury Air and Toxics Standards (MATS) that went into effect earlier this year.
Statement from Green For All on Soot Pollution Standards
Today, Green For All released the following statement upon the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement on the tough new air quality standards that will improve our air by reducing the amount of soot that can be released by our nation’s polluters.
Statement from Green For All on Critical Clean Air Regulations
Today, as Congress continues to debate the vital regulations that keep our air safe and our kids health and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Green For All issued the following statement in support of these critical regulations:
Green For All Statement on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Improving Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Today, Green For All issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has increased the number of farmers markets participating in its program. Last year, Green For All called for this policy change so that underserved communities have better access to healthy foods and that local businesses are given incentives that help build healthy communities.
Statement from Green For All on New Carbon Pollution Standard
Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to cut dangerous carbon pollution from new and existing power plants.
Statement from Green For All on BLS Green Jobs Numbers
Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins today issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Green Jobs Initiative announcing their findings on the number of green jobs in the U.S.
Statement from Green For All on the President’s State of the Union Address
Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address.
Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Rejection
Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins today issued the following statement on the rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline extension by the U.S. State Department.
Statement on EPA's Mercury and Air Toxics standard
EPA's new rules limiting mercury and particulate emissions from coal-fired power plants is long overdue.
Statement on Keystone XL pipeline delay
A delay is the right decision. We applaud the leadership of President Obama. And we encourage the State Department to take as much time as it needs to impartially review the evidence at hand - evidence which clearly shows that the most environmentally responsible route is the one in which the pipeline isn’t built at all.
STATEMENT ON THE PRESIDENT'S FAILURE TO UPDATE OZONE STANDARDS
The President is in a difficult position: zero net job growth in August, a difficult election in fourteen months. But millions of children have it much worse. Millions of kids live in areas where the air makes them sick, where a deep breath could trigger a terrifying asthma attack. Nine million children have asthma, according to the National Institutes of Health, including one in six African-American children. And 186 million people breathe unhealthy air today because our ozone standard is too weak.
Statement on the announced closure of Solyndra
The beauty - and danger - of capitalism is that it's survival of the fittest. Some companies, a few of them, survive and thrive. Many - most - don't. Unfortunately, Solyndra didn't.
STATEMENT FROM GREEN FOR ALL CEO PHAEDRA ELLIS-LAMKINS ON THE USE OF POLLUTION AND HEALTH STANDARDS AS A BARGAINING TOOL
There is no more critical function for a government to play than protecting the health and safety of its citizens.
STATEMENT FROM GREEN FOR ALL CEO PHAEDRA ELLIS-LAMKINS ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S OVAL OFFICE ADDRESS
Tonight, President Obama delivered his first Oval Office address about the Gulf Coast catastrophe and our nation’s energy approach going forward. The statement, from Green For All Chief Executive Officer Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, follows: "We applaud President Obama's plan for the restoration of the Gulf Coast and his commitment to comprehensive climate-change legislation."
Statement from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the American Power Act
Today, Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman released a discussion draft of the American Power Act, the U.S. Senate’s energy and climate legislation. The statement, from Green For All Chief Executive Officer Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, follows.
Statement from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on House Passage of Home Star
Today, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (H.R. 5019) passed the House by a vote of 246 to 161. The bill, designed to create jobs fast by making American homes more energy-efficient, will save consumers money on their electric bills and kick start our hard-hit construction industry.
Statement from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on Home Star Clearing Key House Committee
Today, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 cleared the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The bill, designed to create jobs fast by making American homes more energy-efficient, will save consumers money on their electric bills and kick start our hard-hit construction industry. The statement, from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, follows.
Statement from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the Department of Labor's announcement of nearly $100 million in green-jobs training grants
Today, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced nearly $100 million in grants to train workers for jobs in the green-energy sector, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The statement, from Green For All Chief Executive Officer Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, follows:
Statement From Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the introduction of the Senate's draft Clean-Energy Jobs Bill
Today, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, which lays the groundwork for a clean-energy economy, was introduced in the Senate by Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and John Kerry (D-MA). The legislation includes two important provisions.
