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President Trump may be turning his back on climate action, but our cities, states, and businesses—and the rest of the world—are stepping it up.
President Trump recklessly announced that he's pulling the United States out of the Paris Agreement. Leaders everywhere responded resolutely with strong signals that they are going to continue to move forward.
In an effort to boost fossil fuel production on federal lands, the Interior Secretary will reduce permitting wait time and hold more frequent lease sales.
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Steady Progress on Ozone and Climate at Bangkok Talks
This post co-authored by Alex Hillbrand
The Montreal Protocol’s 30th anniversary is shaping up to be a good year for ozone and climate protection.
India Green News: First Solar Powered Train Launched & more
India Green News: Indian Builders Pledge 'Green' Homes in Race to Meet Climate Goals; India’s First Solar-Powered DEMU Train Launched; India's Water-Energy Nexus
NRDC: Halt Seismic Blasting Permits
Today, on behalf of ourselves, our members, and many other environmental groups, we’re submitting an 85-page comment letter to the Trump administration opposing seismic blasting in the Atlantic.
The Real Lowdown: The Trump and Congressional Republican Assault on Our Environment, Vol. 20
Hundreds of safeguards that protect Americans are now in jeopardy and a court allows the EPA to continue putting kids at risk from a toxic pesticide.
Trump Touts Plan to Wipe Out Health and Safety Regulations
Today, the Trump administration released a list of the public safeguards it intends to destroy.