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NRDC Lawsuit Challenges Fuel-Economy Rollback

October 2, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York City

NRDC lawsuit challenging rollback of CAFE standards filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York. 

What to Expect in Key EPA Cases on PFAS and Lead in Drinking Water

October 2, 2026 BackgrounderUnited StatesErik D. Olson

What happens if the EPA tries to change its legal position and weaken or repeal its rules? 

Groups Head to Court to Defend Lead Pipe Rule Challenged by Water Utilities

September 30, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) vital rule requiring the removal of lead drinking water pipes will be heard in federal court today. Water utilities opposing the rule face community and environmental organizations, and even the Trump…

California Passes the Home Energy Choice Act

September 30, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

Governor Newsom signed the Home Energy Choice Act (AB 2313), authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) into law. This popular, commonsense legislation will offer California homeowners the choice and the support needed to electrify their homes. When a gas…

Permitting Bill: “Desperately Needed” But Must Improve 

September 30, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

Text of a bipartisan permitting bill in the Senate was made public today. 

NRDC Launches Responsible Carbon Removal Principles

September 29, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

With the worsening climate crisis affecting millions around the globe this summer, NRDC issues its first formal endorsement of carbon dioxide removal technologies.

California Governor Signs New Bill into Law to Protect California Coastline

September 29, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1448 by Assembly Member Hart into law to protect California’s coastline from federal offshore oil and gas drilling.

Fuel economy gutted

September 28, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

With Americans struggling with $4-a-gallon gasoline, NHTSA finalized a rule that will force people to pay more at the pump by letting automakers sell more gas guzzlers.

Washington State and California Are One Step Closer to Linking Cap & Invest programs

September 23, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York, Washington, California

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson today announced a major step toward linking California and Washington’s carbon markets, a move that would expand the successful market California has shared with Québec since 2014.

Nitrous Oxide Challenge

September 23, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York City

Companies and governments are being issued a challenge today to curb emissions of the super-pollutant nitrous oxide from the chemical factories that make key inputs for everyday goods from airbags to upholstery.

NRDC and NAACP Demand Public Record Preservation for Proposed Alabama Data Center

September 21, 2026 Press ReleaseAlabama

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and NAACP have demanded greater public records transparency from the City of Bessemer, Alabama about the impacts of the proposed data center Project Marvel, one year after initial records requests and Bessmer environmental justice leaders…

National Environmental Groups Urge Newsom to Sign Bill Protecting Communities from Industrial Pollution

September 18, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

Governor Gavin Newsom is being urged to sign key legislation to protect communities from industrial pollution in a letter signed today by leaders of national environmental groups.

Virginia Governor Calls for Data Center Guardrails

September 18, 2026 Press ReleaseRichmond (Virginia), Virginia

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Friday a proposed package of new standards for data centers.

Governor Newsom Vetoes SB 954 Despite Broad Legislative and Public Support For Bill

September 18, 2026 ReactionSacramento

Governor Gavin Newsom today vetoed Senate Bill 954 (Blakespear), declining to approve legislation that would have narrowed the "advanced manufacturing" exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), restored baseline public health safeguards for communities near heavy industrial projects, and…

PJM Set Data Center Rules. Now States Must Protect Ratepayers.

September 17, 2026 BackgrounderEastClaire Lang-Ree

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a triple win on emissions, reliability, and affordable energy bills.

EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules

September 17, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of critical standards for power plant carbon pollution.

Trump Administration Memo Would Limit Core Endangered Species Act Prohibition to Intentional Killing of Wildlife

September 17, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Internal Fish and Wildlife Service directive would upend central protections that have safeguarded imperiled animals for decades

A Pathway to Pollution-Free Buildings 2026 Report

September 17, 2026 BackgrounderColoradoThomas Siafa Jr.

Xcel Energy can help Colorado achieve its clean energy future with greater investment in efficient electric buildings.

NRDC Statement on Colorado Pollinator Executive Order

September 16, 2026 Press ReleaseDenver

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order at the Denver Zoo, directing state agencies to strengthen protections for pollinators.

NRDC Report: Controversial Ontario Mill May Feed Big Toilet Paper Brands

September 15, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Fourteen companies checked their sourcing and confirmed the Dryden mill was not a supplier. Costco and Walmart would not say whether the mill is or is not a supplier for their store brands.