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EPA Moves to Cut Harmful Tailpipe Pollution

April 12, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency proposed new tailpipe emission standards for cars and trucks today that will help address the largest source of carbon pollution.

EPA Moves to Cut Toxic Air Pollution from Coal Plants

April 5, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency today proposed to strengthen its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards to cut pollution from power plants that burn coal and oil, enhancing air quality and better protecting public health. 

Senate Should Bury House Plan to Lock in Fossil Fuels

March 30, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House passed H.R. 1. on Thursday.

Public Interest Groups Reject H.R. 1

March 28, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House is preparing to vote as early as Wednesday on H.R. 1.

NRDC Partners with Art at a Time Like This at EXPO CHICAGO to Highlight the Power of Women & Artists as Climate Advocates

March 21, 2023 Press ReleaseChicago

For the 10th anniversary of EXPO CHICAGO, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has partnered with Art at a Time Like This (ATLT) to create HOW ON EARTH, a climate-focused exhibit from acclaimed artists Janet Biggs, Lily Kwong, Helina Metaferia and…

IPCC Report an Urgent Call to Global Action on Clean Energy Investment and Climate Assistance

March 20, 2023 Press ReleaseInternational, United States

"The message to President Biden is clear. He must use his authority under existing law to put in place robust new standards to cut the carbon pollution from our cars, trucks and dirty power plants and he must do so…

Federal Highway Administration’s Wrong Turn

March 16, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

New guidance from the Federal Highway Administration fails to live up to President Biden’s executive orders to advance equity and consider climate impacts in federal actions.

Biden Administration Approves Massive Oil Drilling Project in Alaska

March 13, 2023 Press ReleaseAlaska

The Biden administration approved a massive expansion of oil drilling in Alaska, giving ConocoPhillips permission to begin its Willow project in the state’s western Arctic.

U.S. Department of Transportation Misses Deadline to Suspend Dangerous Trump-Era LNG-by-Rail Rule

March 13, 2023 Press ReleasePennsylvania, New Jersey

Buttigieg urged to act as deadline is missed for the third time

Report Shows Benefits of Clean Cars Program

February 28, 2023 Press ReleaseAlbany

New York's clean cars program would provide far-reaching benefits, including savings for drivers and fewer hospital visits.

Reconnecting Communities Divided by Highways

February 28, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced funding for the first set of projects under a new program that will help communities repair the damage done by federal highways.

Advocates Defend ‘the Birds and the Bees’ with Nation-Leading Legislation

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseAlbany

A coalition of organizations flocked to Albany to rein in toxic neonic pesticides.

NJ Votes to Disclose Flood History to Homebuyers and Renters

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseTrenton

The flood-history transparency bill now heads to Governor Murphy’s desk.

Groups File Lawsuit to Require California to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds 

February 21, 2023 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Legal challenge calls on state Department of Pesticide Regulation to close loophole on unregulated sale, use of pesticides on seeds.

Proposed Con Ed Settlement Advances Clean Electric System, but Hinders Transition of Gas System

February 17, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York Department of Public Service filed a Joint Proposal this week for resolving the electric and gas utility rate proceedings of Con Edison, which serves New York City and Westchester County.

NRDC, The Black List, The Redford Center, The CAA Foundation Announce Recipients of Climate Storytelling Fellowship

February 15, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

LOS ANGELES – NRDC, The Black List, The Redford Center and The CAA Foundation are thrilled to announce the three recipients for the 2022 submission cycle of the NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship, a program to support writers in developing compelling…

North Carolina Real Estate Commission to Disclose Flood History to Buyers

February 15, 2023 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

Home buyers can expect more transparency on flood risks and potential costs.

Attacks on Clean Cars Law Rejected by the Virginia Senate

February 14, 2023 Press ReleaseVirginia

RICHMOND, VA — Today the Virginia Senate defeated the last of eight bills aimed at repealing the Clean Cars Virginia program. The program set standards for vehicle manufacturers to deliver cars that emit less carbon pollution and smog-forming pollutants; and…

EPA Aims $27 Billion Climate Fund Toward Disadvantaged Communities

February 14, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant step forward implementing the portion of the Inflation Reduction Act devoted to spending, the Environmental Protection Agency is issuing guidance today on its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GHGRF), announcing it will hold two grant…

EPA’s Methane Pollution Limits Should be Strengthened to Protect Communities and Climate

February 13, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and other groups are submitting public comments today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s updated proposed federal standards to cut dangerous methane pollution from the nation’s oil and gas industry. NRDC also submitted…