New York

ALBANY, N.Y. – Governor Andrew Cuomo today signed into law legislation to phase out the use of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in firefighting foam. PFAS have been found to contaminate a significant portion of New York’s drinking water sources.

ALBANY, N.Y. – Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday signed paint recycling legislation, a bill designed to tackle a long-standing solid waste disposal problem by making it possible for businesses and residents to recycle leftover paint at hundreds of convenient locations throughout the state.

ALBANY, N.Y. – Governor Cuomo today announced, as part of his 2020 State of the State, that he will propose legislation to enact a statewide ban on polystyrene food and beverage containers, as well as packing peanuts made of polystyrene.

NEW YORK – The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today joined other environmental and consumer advocacy groups in a lawsuit challenging the U.S.

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — Earth Day Network, which coordinates the annual Earth Day, is today delighted to announce that Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) become a key partner for 2020.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is teaming up with Funny Or Die and Billy Eichner for the latest iteration of their “Glam Up The Midterms!” campaign.

Comedian Pete Davidson and CrowdRise by GoFundMe today announced a chance for one lucky fan and a guest to attend a taping of “Saturday Night Live” and join the cast at the afterparty. In honor of Earth Day, the contest will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

NEW YORK — Conservation groups sued the Trump administration today for failing to follow federal law and ban shrimp and other seafood imported from Mexico’s Upper Gulf of California and harvested with

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans to significantly ramp up energy efficiency in the state and tackle a host of important environmental issues—from New York City traffic congestion to Hudson River contamination—in his annual State of the State agenda released this week.

NEW YORK – The board of trustees of the Natural Resources Defense Council has named long-term board member Alan F. Horn as NRDC chair, charged with leading the organization into a new era of environmental advocacy grounded in sound science, the public interest and the rule of law.