Late last week, the first bipartisan carbon pricing bill of the current Congress was introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24). Their bill, the MARKET CHOICE Act, would tax carbon emissions starting at $35 a ton and use the revenue to pay for infrastructure projects. The bill, first introduced by former … Continue reading First Bipartisan Carbon Pricing Bill of 117th Congress Introduced
On the May 6, 2021 Press Conference showcased Mayor Greg Fischer’s signing of an executive order that will prioritize adding electric vehicles to Louisville Metro Government’s fleet. Michelle King, Metro Air Pollution Control District, Bill Hollander, Metro Council, and Evolve KY spoke on the importance of pressing forward on this project. Evolve co-founder, Stuart Ungar, … Continue reading Metro Louisville signs executive order to add Electric Vehicles to city fleet!
The Metro Council passed a Resolution to reach 100 percent renewable energy on February 6th. The gathered climate advocates gave the Council sustained, strong applause when, after vigorous debate, they passed the resolution by a 15-4 vote. The resolution specifically urges Louisville to transition city operations to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030, to 100 … Continue reading Metro Council Has Passed The 100% Renewable Energy Goal
