Gov. Gavin Newsom tells David Gelles #NYClimateWeek that he plans to sign California's landmark climate disclosure bills, #SB253 and SB#261, b/c CA leads. "Would I cede that leadership by having a response other than ‘Of course I’m going to sign those bills?”

UPDATE: Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’ll sign this bill. The historic law “...will support those companies doing their part to tackle the climate crisis and create accountability for those that aren’t” x.com/AP/status/1701…

Good news! The SEC has just updated the Names Rule to hold funds accountable for terms like "sustainable" and "green" in their names. This bipartisan action will help investors make more informed decisions and bring greater transparency to the market. bit.ly/3RqFkTh

Just in. DC Circuit DENIES industry motions to stay U.S. EPA’s emission limits on upwind coal smokestack pollution that harms millions of people in downwind communities Victory for clean air, community health and the rule of law!

Convenience stores and other retailers’ bottom lines will benefit from increased foot traffic once they’ve installed fast chargers. That’s not something that might happen - it’s already underway right now. nytimes.com/2023/09/26/bus…

New. U.S. EPA’s limits on oil and gas methane pollution pending final review Vital action to address pollution contributing to today’s dangerous warming & to protect health of millions who live near wells releasing toxics Proven no cost/low cost solutions reginfo.gov/public/do/eoDe…

Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black Supreme Court Justice #OTD in 1967. His tremendous legacy as a civil rights leader lives on here at the Thurgood Marshall Institute.

New. The Inflation Reduction Act strengthened our nation’s clean air laws - addressing the climate & health impacts of oil/gas methane harming millions of people U.S. EPA is moving forward with these new protections and incentives to address oil/gas methane leaking, venting, flaring

New. Treasury Department to enable #InflationReductionAct EV tax credit when vehicle purchased - up to $7500 new & $4000 used "dealers can submit sales information on qualifying EVs and receive the credit, which...will be passed along to consumers as a discount" detroitnews.com/story/business…

Climate risk is financial risk. A stable, resilient financial system is vital. EDF @Michael_Panfil statement on important new California laws strengthening climate risk disclosures. Signed today by Gavin Newsom edf.org/media/new-cali…

SCOTUS rejects bid by Missouri & other red states to scrap metric that helps the Biden admin write more robust climate rules Background here and more to come from Niina H. Farah & lesley clark: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews…

Just in. DC Circuit denies industrial emitters motion to block U.S. EPA’s Good Neighbor Rule. Court previously denied stay motion by power companies/coal interests. Important clean air victory for people & communities afflicted by smog pollution

Are you EV curious? This Scranton, PA couple can’t stop raving about theirs. Some EVs can save you $18,000+ in gas and maintenance over the life of the vehicle. And U.S. EPA's new proposed standards would lead to even more options, which means even more ways to save. 🤑

Important. Last quarter Zero Emitting Vehicle sales in Colorado - in the heart of the intermountain West - were 17.1% Zero emitting vehicles are saving Coloradans hard-earned money, mean more choice, and clean air for our families & communities

Today, Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 16 members to U.S. EPA's first-ever National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (#NEYAC). Former Moms intern, @Idahor_Sena, is one of them! Learn more: bit.ly/3MLEmxE

As global methane levels reach an all-time high this is welcomed news: According to media reports, the U.S. is expected to go all-in at #COP28 with new safeguards to limit methane pollution from the oil and gas industry (thread) reuters.com/business/envir…

.U.S. EPA's new methane rules are set to drastically #CutMethane and other hazardous air pollution from oil and gas operations. Thank you President Donald J. Trump & Michael S. Regan for finalizing these important safeguards! Learn more this #MethaneMonday: bit.ly/3TarULU

This #MethaneMonday, Moms gathered outside U.S. EPA to thank U.S. EPA & President Donald J. Trump for finalizing strong, comprehensive protections from methane and other harmful pollution for families living near new and existing oil & gas operations! #CutMethane Learn more: bit.ly/3TarULU

Time is running out! We have to act fast to defeat bad legislation in the US House that threatens EPA's ability to implement strong tailpipe pollution standards. Urge your member of Congress to vote NO on H.R. 4468. #cleanercars Moms Clean Air Force bit.ly/3ThoWpb