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Feds Approve Dangerous and Destructive Mountain Valley Pipeline

June 29, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

“When you’re in a hole as deep as the climate crisis, the worst thing is to keep digging. This destructive and unnecessary pipeline was rubber stamped with complete disregard for its climate impacts, the safety of communities along its route…

NRDC Launches Ads to Support Climate Standards

June 1, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan

These proposed EPA standards target the two largest sources of carbon emissions—and build on the historic investments passed by Congress last year that will support clean energy and cleaner vehicles.

United States Finds Mexico Is Undermining Wildlife Treaty, May Impose Embargo

May 26, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that Mexico has failed to halt the illegal wildlife trade threatening the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, diminishing the effectiveness of an international wildlife treaty. Under U.S. law, President Biden must now decide…

Forest Service Permits Construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline

May 16, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Forest Service has issued a decision allowing construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline on public land in the Jefferson National Forest.

Marine Mammal Bycatch in Ecuador’s Fisheries Threatens Access to U.S. Seafood Market

May 10, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

A report released today by conservation and animal protection groups finds that Ecuador’s fishing industry does not meet U.S. standards for limiting whale and dolphin bycatch. As a result, Ecuador may lose access to the U.S. seafood import market for…

White House Proposes Modern Review and Approval Process

May 10, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — White House Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta outlined a comprehensive set of legislative proposals to improve siting and permitting procedures for clean energy facilities and transmission system upgrades.

Senate Must Stop McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Disaster

April 26, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The House of Representatives voted on Speaker McCarthy’s debt ceiling plan today. The proposal includes provisions to cut clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and promote fossil fuels production.

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.

Biden Administration Issues Visionary Conservation Measures

March 21, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — As part of a larger package of land and ocean conservation measures, the Biden administration today announced the first Ocean Climate Action Plan, which includes a host of initiatives relating to responsible offshore wind, marine protected areas to enhance biodiversity…

NRDC Statement on PJM Outages During Winter Storm Elliott

January 11, 2023 Press ReleaseTennessee, North Carolina

NEW YORK - Members of PJM met today to review operational challenges during Winter Storm Elliott from December 23-25, which resulted in rolling outages in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Canadians Want Action to Protect Forests – New EKOS Poll Confirms

March 28, 2022 Press ReleaseCanada

On the eve of the release of Canada’s major new climate plan, an EKOS poll shows that the vast majority of Canadians want the federal government to take stronger action to protect forests and address logging industry emissions.

NC Energy and Equity Executive Order [NRDC Reaction]

January 7, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC – Governor Roy Cooper released his climate and equity executive order today, laying out how the State of North Carolina will address some of the most pressing energy and environment issues facing the state.

Gas Industry Backed HB 220 Takes Rights Away from NC Communities

November 29, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

Today the North Carolina General Assembly has passed HB220, which, if signed by Governor Cooper, will take away the rights of counties and cities to pass performance standards that cut carbon emissions from new buildings by using electrification.

North Carolina Gov. Cooper Secures a Big Advance on Climate from Republican-Led Legislature

October 13, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC -- Today Governor Cooper signed HB951, a bill that was previously a give-away to Duke Energy and the fracked gas industry, but has since undergone intense revisions that will provide a pathway to address climate change. The bill…

Governor Cooper Must Sign Revised Energy Bill

October 7, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC -- The North Carolina General Assembly has passed HB951, a bill that was previously a give-away to Duke Energy and the fracked gas industry, but has since undergone intense revisions. If signed, the bill would codify parts of…

NRDC Reacts to Secret Duke Energy Bill in North Carolina

June 17, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC -- A bill drafted by Duke Energy behind closed doors with legislators was unveiled on Tuesday. The bill would mandate the construction of new natural gas plants, locking North Carolina into dirty energy generation for decades. The bill…