Denise Robbins

Press statement: President Biden can still uphold his climate promises by saying no to Willow

The US Department of the Interior just released another insufficient environmental impact statement for the ConocoPhillips’ Willow oil and gas project. President Biden can still uphold his climate promises by saying no to Willow. Washington, DC — Today, The US Department of the Interior released a final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the proposed

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Climate Wins in Maryland! Voters Send a Record Number of Climate Champions to Annapolis

Marylanders across the state showed up BIG for climate champions. Early results prove climate change is a priority for Maryland voters as candidates committed to climate action are elected to the General Assembly and to statewide offices. ANNAPOLIS, MD – Early results show record numbers of candidates who support strong action on climate change are in position to win seats up and down the ballot in Maryland’s races for State Senate, House of Delegates, and statewide offices. An overwhelming majority — 101 out of 111 — of the candidates CCAN Action Fund endorsed as “climate champions” are ahead in their general election, according to the Maryland State

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CCAN Action Fund Announces First-Ever Climate Champion Endorsements for US House of Representatives

Leading grassroots advocacy group endorses candidates Luria, Spanberger, and Trone in 2022 general election as defenders of climate and democracy Takoma Park, MD – Today, the CCAN Action Fund – advocacy arm of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) – announced its endorsement of three candidates for the US House of Representatives. Those candidates are

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An in-person community event to protect every Maryland community’s right to clean air, clean energy and healthy homes. About this event Hosted by Earthjustice’s Right to Zero campaign, Maryland League of Conservation Voters, and Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund, this event at Chesapeake Bay Foundation will bring together advocates and legislators to discuss priorities

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Climate candidates at a press conference with a banner that says "Climate Justice NOW!"

“Climate Champions” Are Winning BIG Across Maryland in Tuesday Primaries

So far, 98% of candidates endorsed by CCAN Action Fund are on track to win seats in their primary elections. Early results show climate change is a priority for MD voters ANNAPOLIS, MD – Based on early results, candidates who support strong action on climate change are in position to win seats up and down the ballot

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News on the Campaign to Electrify Mongtomery County

News on the Campaign to Electrify Mongtomery County Did you hear the news? A bill that will give Montgomery County fully electric new buildings that are cleaner and healthier has been introduced in the County Council. With pioneering leadership from Councilmember Hans Riemer and co-support from County Executive Marc Elrich, this bill would keep fossil fuels out

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Councilmember Hans Riemer and Climate Advocates Announce Legislation to Decarbonize New Buildings through “Clean Electrification”

Bill would require new construction to use 100 percent electric energy equipment beginning in 2024; technology has advanced making electric heating affordable and effective From the Office of Councilmember Hans Riemer ROCKVILLE, Md., April 14, 2022—Joined by local and statewide climate advocacy groups, Councilmember Hans Riemer will unveil new legislation that decarbonizes new buildings beginning

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