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The Cost of the United States’ Dependence on Oil

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesAlexandra Adams

The country's entire economy is more vulnerable to oil price and supply shocks. In a global market, that means there’s one solution: Reduce dependence on oil.

Environmental Advocates to Challenge Plastics Regulations in Court

Press ReleaseSan Francisco
CalRecycle, the state agency charged with protecting public health and the environment by reducing plastic pollution and increasing recycling, finalized weakened regulations for the state’s landmark packaging law, creating giant loopholes that undermine the law’s recycling and plastic reduction goals…

Keystone Light Tar Sands Pipeline: Same Problems, Different Name

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Canada
President Trump signed off on a key permit to construct the Bridger Pipeline Expansion project, often referred to as “Keystone Light” because it would pump huge volumes of Canada’s sludgy tar sands oil along a portion of the controversial canceled…

House Farm Bill Fails Farmers and Rural Communities

ReactionWashington, D.C.
The House approved its version of the 2026 Farm Bill today that would roll back environmental safeguards and programs that help farmers lower their energy bills and invest in affordable, reliable clean energy.

Statement from NYLCV, EANY, TNC, EDF, and NRDC on Drive Clean Rebate Program

Press ReleaseNew York
New York League of Conservation Voters, Environmental Advocates NY, The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) released the follow statement is response to Governor Hochul’s announcement of $30 million for electric vehicle rebates.

New York’s Budget Must Not Sacrifice Climate Goals

Ed Board MemoNew YorkSamantha Wilt
New York State the 11th hour of budget “negotiations” on Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to New York’s landmark nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The following outline provides key considerations that should drive any outcomes in these…

NRDC: Big Oil Extracts Windfall in Latest Cap-and-Invest Regs

ReactionSan Francisco
California’s proposed cap-and-invest regulations cede a significant and undeserved windfall to Big Oil, according to experts at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). The Trump Administration has lavished fossil fuel interests with policy gifts and tax breaks from their first day…

With Spanberger’s Signature, Virginia Finalizes Return to RGGI

Press ReleaseRichmond (Virginia)
After three years in limbo, the Commonwealth has re-secured its place in the multi-state electricity cap-and-invest system known as RGGI, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s signature on House Bill 397/Senate Bill 802

Minnesotans Overfill First Oversight Hearing on Polluter Capture

Press ReleaseMinnesota
For the first time in years, the Minnesota Senate held an oversight hearing on Polluter Capture – when polluting companies exert too much influence over how our Minnesota State government agencies do, or do not, enforce the law. Community members…

Congress Should Reject President Trump's Skewed Budget

ReactionWashington, D.C., United States
President Trump sent budget priorities to Congress today that featured a sharp uptick in military spending, paid for in large part by cuts in public health and environmental programs. NRDC experts say Congress should reject it.