Press Releases

FEMA Facing Shakeup Under Trump: Leaked Report Reveals Drastic Overhaul Plans, Weakening Federal Disaster Readiness

December 19, 2025

Postponed FEMA Review Council meeting and leaked report foreshadow drastic cuts in aid to communities as extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A leaked

PJM Auction Means Another Year of High Electricity Prices

December 18, 2025

Despite pressure from Maryland legislative leaders and advocates, PJM fails to connect clean energy to bring prices down BALTIMORE, MD – PJM, the electricity grid operator responsible for keeping

D.C. Residents Disrupt Public Service Commission Hearing Over Washington Gas’s $215 Million Pipeline Cash Grab

December 9, 2025

Songs, chants and comedic clown noises shake PSC chambers as Washington Gas faces public fury over rising leaks, soaring bills, and a massive new pipeline spending request. WASHINGTON, D.C. —

Chesterfield Decision an Affront to Environmental Justice and Climate Goals

November 26, 2025

Climate Group Criticizes Short-Sighted Decision to Approve Chesterfield Gas Plant Controversial plant will further a legacy of environmental injustice in Chesterfield RICHMOND, VA — Despite years of vocal opposition from

With Huge Rate Increases Looming, Regional Grid Members Lean Toward Comprehensive Ratepayer Protections, But Fall Short

November 20, 2025

In an all-day discussion and voting session debating 12 different proposals, members of PJM Interconnection put the most support behind the most protective plan for ratepayers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Voting

Advocates Sound Alarm as Public Service Commission Approves Washington Gas’s Costly 13% Increase on Gas Bills

November 20, 2025

The rate increase comes as many D.C. residents struggle to pay their gas bills ahead of winter. WASHINGTON, D.C. — With one in seven D.C. gas users already behind on

Draw the Line: D.C. Advocates Rally Against Washington Gas’s Proposal for $215 Million Methane Gas Pipeline Spending and Rate Hikes

November 18, 2025

Community members rallied with chalk art and chants outside of D.C. Public Service Commission, urging regulators to reject Washington Gas’s costly Project Pipes proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. — To urge

Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Olszewski, Delegate Charkoudian, and MEA Director Pinsky Lead the Fight for Offshore Wind in Maryland

October 31, 2025

Elected officials and labor leaders joined business representatives and environmental advocates calling for fully permitted energy projects to move forward for the sake of all Marylanders. BALTIMORE, MD – To

Publishers Weekly Names CCAN Executive Director Mike Tidwell’s Book to Top 25 Nonfiction Books of 2025

October 30, 2025

The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue is the first book to tell the story of global warming from the perspective of one American street. From mysteriously dying trees to people

Richmond Councilmembers and Advocates Call on Governor Youngkin to Protect FEMA, Protect Virginia

October 24, 2025

Advocates urge strengthening, not eroding, FEMA disaster relief programs as climate disasters escalate and federal aid hangs in the balance. RICHMOND, VA – Richmond city councilmembers and climate organizations held