Fish Fence Failure: Invasive Asian Carp Swimming Headlong into Great Lakes
CHICAGO (November 20, 2009) – State and Federal agencies admitted today that tests show invasive Asian carp have evaded an electrical barrier intended to prevent the fish from gaining access to Lake Michigan, and eventually the entire Great Lakes ecosystem. Scientists and government regulators all agree that the invasive fish pose a dire threat to the Lakes because of their size and voracious appetites. The two invasive species (bighead and silver carp) can grow over four feet long and 100 pounds and quickly take over habitat upon arrival. In the Illinois River, they now make up 90% of the life forms present in some stretches of the river.

Report: Moving to Clean Energy Would Drive Job Growth and Economic Recovery in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (November 19, 2009) – Shifting to renewable energy sources, such as wind and bio-energy, would bring significant job growth, economic investment and revenues to Arkansas’ struggling rural communities, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). These benefits would be enhanced through clean energy and climate legislation that is currently moving through the U.S. Senate.

California Adopts the Most Advanced TV Efficiency Standards in the World
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 18, 2009) – By a unanimous 5-0 vote, today the California Energy Commission adopted the most advanced TV energy efficiency standards in the world. This move will ensure all televisions sold in California will use less energy and reduce consumer energy costs, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

NRDC President's New Book Calls for Action on Climate Change
WASHINGTON (November 10, 2009) – Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, releases her first book today against the background of vibrant debate on global climate change at home and abroad. As Congress continues to advance clean energy and climate legislation and nations around the world prepare for climate negotiations in Copenhagen, a spirited and authoritative voice explains why the time has come to act.

NRDC Hires New Staff and Makes Personnel Moves to Advance Top Legislative Priorities
WASHINGTON (November 6, 2009) – The Natural Resources Defense Council today announced several staffing moves to bolster its legislative team.

Senate Committee Passes Clean Energy and Climate Bill to Strengthen Economy and Reduce Pollution
WASHINGTON (November 5, 2009) – The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today passed the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, S. 1733, a historic action that will help strengthen the economy, increase America's security and reduce carbon pollution.

Historic Water Reform Package Passes California Legislature
SACRAMENTO, CA (November 4, 2009) – Early this morning, the California Legislature passed three landmark bills that reform California water policy.
Following is a statement by Barry Nelson, Senior Policy Analyst with the Natural Resources Defense Council:
“The water package approved today increases environmental protections in the Bay-Delta estuary, improves statewide water use efficiency, and requires California to begin monitoring groundwater – all key to ensure Californians are able to meet future water needs.  This is the most important state water reform legislation in a quarter-century.

National Outdoor Lighting Improvements Would Save $5.1 Billion Annually
WASHINGTON (November 3, 2009) -- A breakthrough agreement between electrical manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, will create the first national standards for street lights, parking lot lights and other outdoor lighting. The standard will save electricity and money for consumers, taxpayers and local governments.

EPA to Issue Strict Rules for U.S. Power Plant Air Toxics
Washington, DC (October 23, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to adopt rules reducing toxic air pollution from the nation’s coal- and oil-burning power plants by November 2011, according to a settlement agreement reached in a federal lawsuit brought against the Agency by a coalition of public health and environmental groups. The settlement has been lodged in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Following is a Statement by Daniel Lashof, Ph.D., director of NRDC's Climate Center on the Science Magazine article "Fixing a Critical Climate Accounting Error"
“This article, by prominent ecologists and climate scientists, underscores the need to measure the environmental benefits and costs of bioenergy in a complete and scientifically valid way. We need to promote bioenergy that helps us fight global warming rather than costs us forests. Global warming is too serious of a problem for us to use incomplete balance sheets.”