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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. 

LIHEAP Needs a Lifeline

ReportUnited StatesJuanita Constible

Here’s why we need to strengthen the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in a changing climate.

La EPA debe confiar en métodos probados

Fact SheetUnited StatesDr. Jennifer Sass

El uso indebido de nuevas metodologías de nuevo enfoque perjudicará a los trabajadores, las comunidades y los ecosistemas.

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.

Impact Research Polling Memo (PDF)

Polling
Recent polling conducted by Impact Research reveals more than 80% of likely voters in Georgia and coastal South Carolina support deep-sea coral protection, with almost half reporting more favorable views of a President who acts to protect areas on the...

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...

Selling the World’s Forests

ReportUnited States, InternationalAshley Jordan

For retailers, selling the world’s forests is risky business.