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Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy

We ranked the top U.S. cities for solar in this year's edition of the Shining Cities report.

Get the lead out of our schools

New report grades states on protecting schoolkids from lead in drinking water.

America's top colleges for renewable energy

Report shows who's leading the transition to 100% renewable energy on campus.

Plastic pollution reaches a new low

You can now find plastic even in the deepest part of the ocean. It's time to ditch single-use consumer plastics.

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: EPA seeks to legalize pollution via groundwater

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new interpretation of the Clean Water Act on Monday that fails to protect against pollution that passes through groundwater before reaching our waterways. The EPA is grossly misinterpreting the Clean Water Act and putting our waters at risk by opening loopholes for pollution. This change would leave the public vulnerable to toxic pollution, as our current law

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At EPA hearing, Andrea McGimsey stands up for crucial mercury protections

The Trump administration is moving to weaken a rule that protects Americans from mercury, arsenic and other toxic emissions. Our staff are having none of it.

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Not so bright: Lighting efficiency rollback would lead to more air pollution

Here's a not-so-bright idea: The Trump administration's latest environmental rollback would get rid of our country's most effective energy-saving policy.

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New toolkit shows cities how to lead on solar energy

To get more of our energy from the sun above, we need a movement that grows from the ground up. Our national network is helping to nurture it.

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Victory: Another state commits to 100 percent carbon-free energy

Our national network's New Mexico staff just helped their state become the third in the country to commit to a future powered by renewable and carbon-free energy.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment Georgia has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.