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EPA Seeks to Gut PFAS Protections, Leaving Millions Exposed to Toxic Forever Chemicals in Tap Water

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed to eliminate key current standards set to protect people from unsafe levels of PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water, reversing legal protections adopted in 2024. Additionally, the EPA has reversed course and stopped…

Trump EPA Rejects Hawaiʻi's Clean Air Plan, Preventing Utility's Own Requests to Retire Aging Oil-Burning Plants

Press ReleaseHonolulu
The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency finalized its rejection of Hawaiʻi's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan on Friday.

House Transportation Bill Would Stick Americans With New Fees, Higher Costs

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released legislation that would set priorities and funding for federally funded transportation over the next five years.

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Lee Zeldin Tapped to Lead EPA

ReactionWashington, D.C.
Lee Zeldin was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin noted the auto industry, AI, and energy production as his priorities for the role.

NRDC Is Ready to Defend Environmental Progress

ReactionUnited States
President-elect Donald Trump and his Project 2025 agenda have laid out a dangerous agenda to rollback protections for public health, natural resources, and the climate. If those actions violate the law, NRDC is ready to fight back in the courts.

NRDC: Supreme Court OKs Power Plant Rules

Press ReleaseUnited States
In a win for the climate, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an attempt by industry groups and some states to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s carbon rules for power plants.

Supreme Court Keeps EPA Methane, Air Toxins Rules on Track

Press ReleaseUnited States
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected attempts by industry groups and some states to halt the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s rules to cut methane leaks and flaring from the oil and gas sector and to limit toxic air pollution from coal plants.

Joint Statement on LL97 GreenHOUSE Fund

Press ReleaseNew York City
Today, the New York City Department of Buildings announced a new Local Law 97 GreenHOUSE Fund to provide much-needed resources for electrification upgrades in affordable housing.