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Feb 12, 2023

When buildings are designed, built, and maintained to protect the health of people and the environment—and if the manufacturing of building products and materials create good-paying union jobs in the U.S.—then the wellbeing of people and communities will improve, especially for people of color. Building Clean works to increase the use of building products that are more efficient, less toxic, and manufactured in the U.S. We aim to improve the physical, environmental, and economic health of communities and promote a more equitable future for all.

Policy Priorities / Clean Economy Union Jobs

Solidarity for Climate Action: The Plan We Need to Get American Manufacturing Back on Track

Jul 25, 2019

Manufacturing towns dot the nation, and advanced manufacturing helps provide the foundation for the economy in major regions of the United States. Industries like the steel and automotive industries supported good-paying jobs, middle-class families, and prosperous communities for decades, while also spurring American leadership in innovation and technology. That’s still true in some areas. But in many others, factories have closed or new industries offer jobs that all too often are poorly paid, insecure, or unsafe.

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Letters / Advanced Clean Technology

BlueGreen Alliance Urges the Administration to Adopt a National Methane Reduction Strategy

Oct 09, 2014

The BlueGreen Alliance urged President Obama to adopt a strong methane reduction strategy in order to advance the U.S. Climate Action Plan and meet the administration’s target of reducing the nation’s global warming pollution 17 percent by 2020.

Advanced Clean Technology

BlueGreen Alliance Urges Administration to Adopt a National Methane Reduction Strategy

Oct 04, 2014

The BlueGreen Alliance today urged President Obama to adopt a strong methane reduction strategy in order to advance the U.S. Climate Action Plan and meet the administration’s target of reducing the nation’s global warming pollution 17 percent by 2020.

Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure

Minnesota Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline Project

Sep 30, 2014

In September 2014, the BlueGreen Alliance profiled the natural gas distribution system of Minnesota and examined efforts to repair leak-prone pipes within the system.

Reports & Fact Sheets / Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure

Minnesota Natural Gas Distribution Profile

Sep 28, 2014

In September 2014, the BlueGreen Alliance profiled the natural gas distribution system of Minnesota and examined efforts to repair leak-prone pipes within the system.

Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure

Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Repair California’s Natural Gas Leaks

Sep 23, 2014

A group of labor and environmental leaders today lauded Gov. Jerry Brown’s signing of a bill that will require utilities to address the growing issue of natural gas leaks in distribution pipelines.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

Encouraging Climate Resilient Communities a Smart Move by Administration

Sep 22, 2014

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced federal funding for transit authorities to help prevent damage from future storms—like that caused by Hurricane Sandy in New York City, New Jersey and the surrounding region two years ago.

Clean Economy Union Jobs

Michigan Should Lead the Way on Infrastructure Repairs, Addressing Climate Change

Sep 17, 2014

Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell called for action to better prepare Michigan’s infrastructure for the impact of a changing climate in a way that will also create and maintain good jobs for American workers.

Press Releases & Statements / Infrastructure and Community Resilience

Repair America Panel Discussion in Grand Rapids, MI

Sep 08, 2014

All communities are facing more extreme weather. We must do more to prepare our infrastructure and make the right investments that also create good jobs in order to help us face this new reality.

Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure

Bi-Partisan Vote Approves Legislation to Find and Fix Natural Gas Leaks in California

Aug 27, 2014

A new bill passed by the California State Legislature will require utilities to reduce environmental and public health impacts of methane gas emissions.

Infrastructure and Community Resilience

Economy Grows Despite Congress’ Lack of Long-Term Transportation Solution

Aug 01, 2014

The continuing job growth over the past few months shows that the economy continues to make real progress, despite Congress’ bickering over repairing America’s infrastructure systems.

Infrastructure and Community Resilience

River Rouge, MI Mayor Michael D. Bowdler Calls City to Shore Up Infrastructure Investments, Create Jobs

Jul 31, 2014

Mayor Michael D. Bowdler signed a resolution supporting city-wide efforts to repair crumbling infrastructure systems in River Rouge and surrounding communities.

Infrastructure and Community Resilience

House, Senate Pass Short-Term Fixes, But Congress Still Needs to Enact Fully Funded, Long-Term Bill

Jul 30, 2014

Last night, the Senate approved a short-term agreement to prevent the Highway Trust Fund from running out of funds. Their fix differs from the House version and the two will have to hash out their differences to prevent the trust fund from going bankrupt.

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Building Clean: Improving Efficiency, Health, and Equity in Housing and Creating Good Jobs

Solidarity for Climate Action: The Plan We Need to Get American Manufacturing Back on Track

All Updates & Resources

BlueGreen Alliance Urges the Administration to Adopt a National Methane Reduction Strategy

BlueGreen Alliance Urges Administration to Adopt a National Methane Reduction Strategy

Minnesota Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline Project

Minnesota Natural Gas Distribution Profile

Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Repair California’s Natural Gas Leaks

Encouraging Climate Resilient Communities a Smart Move by Administration

Michigan Should Lead the Way on Infrastructure Repairs, Addressing Climate Change

Repair America Panel Discussion in Grand Rapids, MI

Bi-Partisan Vote Approves Legislation to Find and Fix Natural Gas Leaks in California

Economy Grows Despite Congress’ Lack of Long-Term Transportation Solution

River Rouge, MI Mayor Michael D. Bowdler Calls City to Shore Up Infrastructure Investments, Create Jobs

House, Senate Pass Short-Term Fixes, But Congress Still Needs to Enact Fully Funded, Long-Term Bill