Tag: Delaware Climate Solutions Act

House Passes Climate Solutions Act to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would set one of the most ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in the nation for the lowest-lying state in the continental United States. Sponsored by Reps. Debra Heffernan and Sophie Phillips and Sen. Stephanie Hansen, House Bill 99 would set […]

Lawmakers, Advocates, Governor Unveil Environmental Measures to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

DOVER – Days after introducing ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for the next 25-plus years, lawmakers, advocates and Governor Carney announced a series of measures Tuesday that would help achieve those goals and cut emissions in Delaware. Taken together, […]

This is why we need to map solutions for Delaware’s climate future

By Reps. Debra Heffernan and Sophie Phillips In 1970, the first Earth Day celebration was held. That first year, millions of Americans gathered within their neighborhoods and communities on April 22 and conducted cleanups, demonstrations, and other activities—many of which […]