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EPA-PM25-comments

November 5, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Environmental groups file comments contesting the EPA’s proposal to allow states and metro areas off the hook from having to clean up their air.

NRDC Reaction to Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra’s Win

November 4, 2026 ReactionSacramento

Governor-elect Xavier Becerra formally accepted Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton’s concession, with Becerra receiving 64 percent of the vote, so far. On the campaign trail, Becerra pledged to defend California and make energy, healthcare and housing more affordable for working…

EPA power plant repeal

November 3, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Environmental groups file comments opposing EPA’s proposal to abdicate its legal responsibility to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

Lowndes County Commission sued for illegal data center tax break vote

November 3, 2026 Press ReleaseAlabama

Today community group Protect Lowndes County and Alabama Rivers Alliance, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center and Natural Resources Defense Council, filed a lawsuit against the Lowndes County Commission for violating Alabama’s Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act…

At COP31, Overlap Between Self-Interest and Climate Action Has Never Been Stronger

November 2, 2026 Press ReleaseInternational

World leaders are preparing to gather for the United Nations’ annual global climate conference (COP31), which begins next week.

USDA Makes It Harder for Farmers to Lower Energy Bills

October 28, 2026 ReactionWashington, D.C.

Members of Congress are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse damaging changes to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which helps farmers and rural small businesses reduce their energy costs through investments in on-site clean energy…

EPA Methane Regs Gutted

October 28, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The EPA unveiled a proposal to weaken standards that require oil and gas companies to check for leaks. Only the worst companies aren’t complying.

Antalya AI Pledge Is an Important Start, But Needs Teeth and Must Go Further

October 27, 2026 ReactionInternational

More needed to keep up with industry's rapid-fire development and gold rush mentality.

Stratos Data Center Will Emit Air Pollution Linked to Premature Deaths and Health-Related Economic Damages for Utah and States Downwind

October 26, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Stratos, one of the world’s largest data center projects proposed for Northern Utah, would emit dangerous quantities of air pollution throughout the region that cause premature deaths, illness, and health-related economic damage, according to a new report released today.

NRDC Assessment of BAAJA, the 2026 Permitting and Transmission Bill

October 26, 2026 BackgrounderUnited States

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 is the result of years of negotiations on permitting reform. The product is a bill that combines critically important transmission and grid reforms with significant and concerning changes to federal environmental…

New England Wind Project Attacked

October 21, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The Trump administration asked a federal judge to send back federal approval of the New England Wind offshore wind project, a move that could lead to its construction permit being rescinded.

Michigan Steps Up to Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution and Save Fleets Money

October 21, 2026 BackgrounderMichiganMuhammed Patel

Michigan can cut diesel pollution and reduce fuel-cost volatility, but public funding should favor zero-emission replacements whenever possible.

Trump Administration Finalizes First U.S. Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Off American Samoa

October 20, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Sale would open about 31 million acres of seabed beside Rose Atoll Marine National Monument, despite local opposition

NRDC Releases Permitting Reform Bill Analysis

October 19, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

As debate around the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) has increased on Capitol Hill, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) is releasing an assessment of the bill’s language from its expert staff.

California’s 2026 Legislative Priorities: End-of-Session Wrap-Up

October 19, 2026 BackgrounderCaliforniaEmely Garcia

From lower energy bills to cleaner air and stronger wildfire protections, California scored major environmental wins.

UN Review Finds World Off Track on Nature Goals as Funding Falls Short

October 16, 2026 ReactionWashington, D.C.

First global check on the 2030 biodiversity targets finds countries likely missed a key 2025 funding commitment, stalling progress on biodiversity conservation goals

CA Fish and Game Commission Votes to Protect Sensitive Coastline Areas 

October 15, 2026 Press ReleaseCalifornia

The Mishopshno & Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas petitions receive final approval.

Data Center Gets Massive Tax Break in Surprise Vote by Lowndes County Commission

October 14, 2026 Press ReleaseAlabama

The Lowndes County Commission hastily voted Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay, a proposed 800-acre hyperscale data center.

Inflation numbers show Trump Administration energy policies “infecting” the nation’s economy

October 14, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.7% last month as energy prices soared, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today. Two new NRDC analyses put the costs of the administration's…

The Trump Administration’s Pro-Cancer Agenda

October 14, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The Trump administration is waging a concerted attack on the nation's responsibility to protect the public against toxics and radiation, deliberately ignoring that cancer that kills more than 600,000 Americans every year, according to a new analysis released today by…