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Finding Lead Water Pipes: New NRDC Map Shows the Hot Spots in Every State

MapUnited StatesErik D. Olson, Valerie Baron, Dr. Matthew McKinzie, Susan Lee

Federal and state governments acknowledge the widespread presence of lead pipes throughout the country—NRDC’s new map reveals where they are. The EPA, states, and cities must act now to solve this problem. 

Renewable Rikers Coalition Comment - Rikers Title V Facility

Comments
We recently submitted these comments as part of the Renewable Rikers Coalition, urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to deny a potentially harmful air emissions permit for the facility that supplies power to the jail complex...

Powering Ahead

Issue BriefUnited StatesAmanda Levin

This is how Biden administration policies are delivering cleaner electricity and climate progress.

Clean Air Act Petition Albuquerque 2024 (PDF)

Legal Filings
Petition for action regarding legislation by the Albuquerque City Council that is inconsistent with the Clean Air Act and the terms incorporated into New Mexico’s state implementation plan and Title V permitting program for the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control...

Cleaner Cars, Fatter Wallets

Issue BriefUnited StatesLuke Tonachel

The current U.S. clean vehicles policy package will deliver climate, health, and economic benefits for all.