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Biden Pledges to Double U.S. International Climate Finance

September 21, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – At the United Nations today, President Biden announced that the United States will double its contribution to international climate finance as a part of the Paris agreement effort to help developing countries reduce climate emissions and adapt to…

Report: Electric trucks could save Oregonians $21.1 billion, avoid 84k illnesses

September 16, 2021 Press ReleaseOregon

SALEM— Oregon can save $2.1 billion and avoid 84,000 respiratory illnesses by 2050 by transitioning to zero-emission electric trucks, according to a new report that estimates the impacts of the proposed Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) and Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rules…

House Tax Bill Makes Progress on Clean Energy

September 14, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The House Ways and Means Committee is debating legislation today that would establish and extend important tax provisions to advance clean energy and force polluters to pay for the damage they cause.

Illinois Set to be First Midwest State to Require 100 Percent Carbon-Free Energy by 2045

September 13, 2021 Press ReleaseIllinois

Most Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation in State’s History, includes Equitable Statewide Jobs and Economic Investment Plan

House Panel Poised for Historic Action on Climate, Equity, Jobs & Health

September 10, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The House Energy and Commerce Committee is scheduled to vote on Monday on landmark legislation moving the country to 80 percent clean electricity, expanding clean vehicles, creating jobs and protecting communities from unsafe drinking water and climate impacts.

Broad Consensus Around Bill to Shut Down Fossil Fuels and Expand Clean Energy to Illinois by 2045

September 9, 2021 Press ReleaseIllinois

Illinois’ House of Representatives to Vote on SB 2408 as Environmental, Labor, Consumer Advocate and Grassroots Groups back the Bill

Analysis Finds Clean Electricity Payment Program Would Create 7.7 Million Jobs Over the Next Decade

September 9, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON — A little-known investment program in the reconciliation package before Congress would create 7.7 million jobs, generate $1 trillion worth of economic growth and drive the U.S. electricity sector toward 80% clean energy, according to a new study commissioned…

New York State Proposes Clean Truck Rule to Reduce Air Pollution, Improve Public Health

September 8, 2021 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY -- New York State announced the process to adopt the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule began today. The rule--which requires truck makers to produce an increasing number of clean, zero-emission trucks--will cut dangerous, polluting fossil fuel emissions throughout…

Pennsylvania Takes Key Step Towards Major Climate Action

September 1, 2021 Press ReleasePennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA -- Pennsylvania took another key step in joining a multistate climate initiative to slash carbon emissions. The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) voted today to approve a proposed CO2 Budget Trading Program regulation that will limit carbon dioxide…

Illinois Senate Passes Comprehensive Energy Reform Bill, Advocates Pushing for Key Amendments from State House

September 1, 2021 Press ReleaseIllinois

Illinois Moves Forward Most Equitable Energy Bill in the Nation, Sets to Close all Fossil Fuel Energy Plants by 2045

Delivering Zero Emissions Communities Program Announces Winning Cities

August 23, 2021 Press ReleaseChicago, San Diego, San Jose (California)

SAN FRANCISCO — Chicago, San Diego, and San José have won spots in the newly-launched Delivering Zero Emissions Communities program. Through this one-year accelerator program, the cities will join with community partners to take bold, concrete, and immediate action toward…

In Long-Awaited Victory, EPA Bans Pesticide Toxic to Kids and Farmworkers

August 18, 2021 Press ReleaseIllinois

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced today it will ban chlorpyrifos — a pesticide linked to worker poisonings and learning disabilities in children—on food grown in the U.S. or imported here.

California Passes Nation’s First Building Code that Establishes Pollution-free Electric Heat Pumps as Baseline Technology; Leads Transition Off of Fossil Fuels in New Homes

August 11, 2021 Press ReleaseCalifornia

A majority of the state’s new homes and buildings estimated to be gas-free starting in 2023, cutting climate pollution and delivering significant air quality gains

NRDC Joins Electric Vehicle Charging Coalition

August 11, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – NRDC joined a broad swath of groups that have vowed to work together to spur the construction of the nation’s electric-vehicle charging network.

Senate Vote Sets Stage for Real Climate Action

August 9, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The Senate is poised to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill, setting the stage for a second package of investments to enact President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda and provide the equity and climate investments our nation needs.

President Biden’s Clean Car and Truck Standards

August 5, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Biden took steps today to re-establish and strengthen vehicle standards gutted by the Trump administration.

Strong Car Standards Needed to Meet the Moment

August 5, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – While our nation suffers under drought and withering heat tied to climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new vehicle emission rules for model years 2023-2026, as President Biden moves to re-establish and strengthen vehicle standards gutted by…

Bipartisan Package Sets the Stage for Main Act

July 30, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The Senate advanced a bipartisan infrastructure agreement this week, setting the stage for a second package of investments to fully enact President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.

NRDC Statement on Introduction of MSA Reauthorization Bill

July 26, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), chair of the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, and U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawaii's 1st District) introduced a bill today to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Groups Challenge Seismic Oil and Gas Testing in the Gulf of Mexico

July 22, 2021 Press ReleaseEast

GREENBELT, MD – NRDC and partner groups Healthy Gulf, Center for Biological Diversity, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the Surfrider Foundation sued the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) today over a Trump administration decision to allow extensive seismic…