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EPA Boosts Toxic Air Pollution Safeguards at Coal Plants

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration today announced important new technology updates to the Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for power plants that burn coal and oil, strengthening the limit on toxic particulate matter for all plants…

NRDC: EPA Issues Power Plant Standards

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WASHINGTON – The Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency released new pollution standards for power plants, addressing one of the largest sources of carbon, air and water pollution in the nation. These four separate EPA rules cover: carbon emissions, toxic air…

Residents Still Waiting for Flint to Replace All Lead Pipes on 10-Year Anniversary of Water Crisis

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DETROIT, Mich. – A decade after the Flint water crisis began and more than seven years after a major settlement was reached in the landmark citizen suit against the City of Flint and Michigan state officials, the City of Flint…

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Congress Should Reject “Polluters Over People” Measures

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of President Biden signing historic climate legislation, polluters are reportedly urging Congress to pass legislation that would erode U.S. action on climate and roll back a host of environmental laws.

NRDC President: The Senate Just Made Climate History

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Senate today passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes about $369 billion in new climate, energy and community investments. Once implemented, it will allow the nation to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40…

Republican-Led Vote Would Undercut Environmental Reviews

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While communities across the country face catastrophic flooding, sweltering heat waves and increasing wildfire risks, the Senate took a Congressional Review Act vote today to try and stop commonsense action that ensure the federal government takes climate…

Representative Casten Introduces Bill to Help More Farmers Plant Cover Crops

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Casten (D-IL) introduced the Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act with co-sponsor Representative Axne (D-IA). The bill would codify a Good Steward Cover Crop program, which will mirror the Pandemic Cover Crop…

Biden Must Build on Climate Action Momentum

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden announced a suite of measures today aimed at advancing offshore wind power and protecting workers and communities from extreme heat and other climate risks.

FERC Moves to Get More Clean Energy on the Grid

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unanimously proposed new rules today that will help get more solar, wind and storage connected to electric grids nationwide.

NRDC Policy Brief: Ensuring Grid Reliability

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – With much of the nation enduring record heat and strains on the electricity grid, a new report today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) highlights the investments needed to ensure our electricity system is ready for the…

Dr. White-Newsome a Stellar Pick for Key Environmental Justice Post

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WASHINGTON – The White House Council on Environmental Quality today appointed Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome, a Detroit native with strong experience in addressing environmental injustices on the local and national level, to be Senior Director for Environmental Justice.