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Feb 22, 2026
Trump is the Undisputed Champion of Coal. That’s costing the rest of us.

Coal plants are dirty, expensive, and unreliable. President Trump is determined to keep them open anyway. Here's how the rest of us are paying the price.

Feb 22, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Lee Zeldin’s EPA Endangerment Finding Repeal: What it Means for Clean Air and the Climate

President Trump and EPA administrator Zeldin's endangerment finding repeal will make our air dirtier, our energy more expensive, and our planet less healthy. Here's what you need to know.

Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
The SAVE Act Status: Congress takes up even worse anti-voter bills

These new, worse versions of the SAVE Act would block millions of eligible voters – especially those most harmed by climate change. Here's why, and how we can stop the SAVE Act 2.0 bills.

Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Is the U.S. Surrendering the Clean Energy Future to China?

As the Trump administration moves to dismantle clean energy projects and eliminate the electric vehicle (EV) market, we aren't just rolling back environmental progress—we are handing a multi-trillion dollar economic victory to China and harming our global competitiveness.

Feb 4, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
Trump’s first year: 8 ways he prioritized polluters over people (number 7 will SHOCK you!)

In Trump's first year, energy prices jumped 13% while the administration was busy slashing clean energy and protections for the environment, our health, and our safety.

Jan 22, 2026
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Dec 19, 2025
Santa’s coal, Trump, and your high energy bills: The surprising link

The Trump admin is on the naughty list. Santa may give them just what they want: more coal. Here's why that means higher energy prices and dirtier air for the rest of us.

Dec 19, 2025
The White House surrounded by huge lumps of coal for being on the naughty list.
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Nov 6, 2025
2025 Election Results: Who won key elections and what their victories mean for your energy bill

Voters nationwide overwhelmingly elected candidates who ran on lower bills and cleaner energy. Here’s what you need to know about the winning candidates in key races in New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia, and how their policies will benefit you and your energy bills.

Nov 6, 2025
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Nov 6, 2025
2025 Election Breakdown: LCV State Affiliates Won Major Victories

Across the country, voters turned out to elect state and local leaders who will make enormous decisions to protect our environment and democracy. Our state affiliates invested all year to make sure environmental champions won these races.

Nov 6, 2025
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Nov 3, 2025
4 Must-Do Steps to Get Ready to Vote in the 2025 Election

Election Day is November 4, and 33 states are holding critical state and local elections. Here’s what you can do right now to make sure you’re ready to cast your ballot.

Nov 3, 2025
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Oct 23, 2025
Why your costs are so high, and how the government shutdown is making them worse

President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ policies have made our lives too expensive. Now, they are forcing a government shutdown to raise costs even more.

Oct 23, 2025
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