Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
The California Air Resources Board voted today to mandate that all transit agencies in California operate 100 percent zero emission transit buses by 2040, and to use this transition to invest in workforce development training programs in manufacturing, infrastructure installation, and maintenance.
Blog / International Climate Agreements
Two days remain at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Katowice, Poland. Much remains to be done to ensure that efforts to address climate change meet the current challenge and create and secure quality jobs and economic opportunities worldwide.
Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
General Motors (GM) today announced its intention to cease production at several U.S. plants, a move that will cut jobs for thousands of American workers. Today’s announcement is the latest in a growing trend of announced automaker disinvestment in the United States.
Blog / Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Thousands of Americans have voiced their opposition to the rollback of the fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards. Their concerns are wide ranging and speak to the alarming potential impacts of the rollback for the environment, national security, public health, and more. The BlueGreen Alliance joined this chorus to express our dismay at the proposed changes to the rule, and to examine the potentially damaging impacts to American manufacturing and jobs.
Testimony & Comments / Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
On October 26, 2018, the BlueGreen Alliance submitted written comments on a proposed rollback of the nation’s vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Letters / Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Twelve mayors from around Ohio urged the EPA and NHTSA to keep strong fuel economy standards to sustain Ohio jobs in vehicle manufacturing and innovation and reduce fuel burdens for all Ohio families and reject any attempts to revoke states’ authority to enforce vehicle emissions standards under Sections 209 and 177 of the Clean Air Act.
Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Mayors of Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chillicothe Highlight How Fuel Economy Standards Are Benefitting Their Communities
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
On Sept. 29, 2018, the BlueGreen Alliance submitted written comments on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new proposed rule, Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, which would repeal injury reporting requirements for large employers.