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NEW: Bill Nye Video Encourages People to “Do Something” and Vote for Climate Action
September 17, 2024
Clean Energy Investments Are Revitalizing Pennsylvania Communities, Trump Is Promising to Crush Them
Clean energy industries are booming and powering Pennsylvania’s economy, with Donald Trump and his Big Oil allies being the only ones still trying to pull the plug.
September 9, 2024
Six Things to Know about Harris and Trump’s Climate Records before the DNC
If you’re going to write about climate in your coverage of the Democratic National Convention, the choice between the two candidates couldn’t be more clear. Kamala Harris has a positive vision for the future that will protect all Americans, while Donald Trump’s vision for the future only protects his billionaire pals. Kamala Harris cast the […]
August 19, 2024
Trump’s Visit to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Highlights What’s at Stake in November: 330,000 Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Donald Trump visited Pennsylvania, which stands to lose thousands of clean energy jobs and over $1 billion in private-sector investment if he wins the presidency in November. These clean energy jobs and investment funds were spurred by the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy plan, which congressional Republicans have already voted to repeal more than […]
August 17, 2024
Clean Energy Boom Brings More than $1 Billion In Private Investment to Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA — Climate Power’s latest clean energy boom report shows that in just two years since the passage of the clean energy plan, the law is helping revitalize communities across Pennsylvania. As Vice President, Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the clean energy plan, which has spurred the creation of over 330,000 new jobs nationwide. This clean […]
August 15, 2024
Pennsylvania Officials and Business Leaders Tout Job Growth, Clean Energy Investments During RE+ Mid-Atlantic
Philadelphia, PA – On July 18th and 19th, RE+ Mid-Atlantic is taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, bringing together hundreds of clean energy industry leaders to enhance innovation and business opportunities in the region. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has so far seen $3.9 billion worth of solar investments and installed enough solar panels to power nearly 200,000 […]
July 19, 2024
MEMO: Gas Prices Are High Thanks To Big Oil’s Greed & Extreme Weather
The greed of Big Oil CEOs and climate-fueled extreme weather events are once again leading to high gas prices. If you plan on covering gas prices, the facts speak for themselves: Big Oil CEOs continue to work to protect their bottom line, even if it means price-gouging families in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and MAGA […]
May 24, 2024
Oil CEOs Funding Trump While Threatening Health and Hurting Wallets of Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg, PA— The Washington Post recently reported on former President Trump’s fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago, where he asked oil and gas executives for $1 billion—a “deal,” according to Trump, because of the billions these executives would save in taxation and regulation benefits. A Guardian piece published last week highlighted that John Catsimatidis, CEO of United Refining Company, and Chesapeake Energy […]
May 20, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investments in Climate Every Day of Earth Week
Harrisburg, PA — To commemorate Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration announced a slew of investments and programs aimed at boosting the clean energy economy and protecting our health and environment from the harmful effects of climate change. These accomplishments are directly benefiting the people of Pennsylvania, as outlined below. “President Biden is the most accomplished climate […]
April 30, 2024
ICYMI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion in Solar Power Funding for 900,000 Low-Income Households
Harrisburg, PA — On Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration announced 60 grantees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition. These awardees will provide solar energy to 900,000 low-income households in all 50 states while generating an estimated 200,000 jobs as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas […]
April 23, 2024
REPORT CARD: Trump Gets an F in Pennsylvania; In November, He’ll Get an L
Washington, D.C. – As Trump visits the Keystone State this weekend, we want to remind you how Trump’s pro-polluter agenda harmed Pennsylvania communities by giving polluters free rein to contaminate the state’s air and water.
April 12, 2024