Tag: clean_energy

Media Monitor: Sierra Club Foundation Promotes Eco-Friendly Vehicle Donations

6 Jun 2026 10:33 a.m. · Source: Sierra Club

The Sierra Club Foundation is encouraging supporters to donate old vehicles to fund its environmental work, offering an eco-friendly way to dispose of cars, trucks, and other used vehicles.

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Governor Newsom Applauds Updates to California's Cap-and-Invest Program

29 May 2026 9:02 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Newsom lauded the California Air Resources Board's updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program, which aim to balance economic concerns with climate goals. These changes follow the program's extension through 2045, ensuring continued emissions reductions and clean energy investment.

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Columbia Experts Explore AI's Dual Impact on Climate and Environment

29 May 2026 3:00 p.m. · Source: Columbia University

Columbia Climate School experts are investigating the paradox of artificial intelligence, exploring its environmental benefits while scrutinizing the substantial energy and water demands of its data centers, and its impact on the clean energy transition.

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Los Angeles Advances Clean Energy Goal with Historic Utah Solar Partnership

29 May 2026 9:00 a.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Mayor Karen Bass announced the approval of the Utah Solar 1 project, a major step towards Los Angeles' 100% clean energy target by 2035, powering over 214,000 homes and significantly cutting carbon emissions.

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Governor Sherrill Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Data Centers in New Jersey

27 May 2026 1:04 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

Governor Sherrill introduces a comprehensive plan for data centers in New Jersey, establishing guardrails for accountability, ensuring fair energy contributions, promoting transparency, and fostering AI innovation and local job creation.

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Mayor Bass and Councilmember Nazarian Unveil New Solar Street Lights in North Hollywood

15 May 2026 5:29 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Mayor Bass and Councilmember Nazarian launched new solar street lights in North Hollywood, part of an initiative to replace 60,000 lights citywide. This program aims to enhance safety, reduce repair backlogs, deter theft, and boost clean energy efforts.

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Mayor Bass Highlights Solar Street Light Expansion in Los Angeles

14 May 2026 10:21 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Mayor Karen Bass highlights the ongoing installation of solar street lights in Los Angeles, part of an initiative to repair 60,000 lights, enhance public safety, and advance the city's clean energy transition.

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Colorado Governor Celebrates Legislative Achievements in Final Session

14 May 2026 6:07 p.m. · Source: Colorado Governor's Office

Colorado's Governor marked the end of his final legislative session, touting new laws on housing, education funding, public safety, and clean energy. The session also saw economic growth and significant crime rate reductions across the state.

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