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UN General Assembly Reinforces Accountability for Climate Polluters

Press ReleaseNew York, International
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution yesterday affirming the International Court of Justice’s ruling that countries have an obligation to reduce carbon pollution within their borders and are legally responsible to live up to climate pledges, while reducing…
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How Solar Will Keep the ACs Humming This Summer: Key Takeaways from NERC’s Summer Assessment

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesChristy Walsh, Dr. Yamit Lavi
New, clean energy is critical to keeping the lights on and air conditioners humming.
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States Can Act Now to Create Workplace Heat Standards

BackgrounderUnited StatesJuanita Constible
There are several pathways to heat standards, which vary by the different buckets of state plan states and territories.

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Groups Seek to Defend Lead Pipe Rule Challenged by Water Utilities

Press ReleaseUnited States
Newburgh Clean Water Project, Sierra Club, and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today moved to intervene to defend the Biden administration's lead in drinking water rule. Last week, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), a water utility trade association, challenged…

U.S. Sets Strong New Climate Goal for 2035

Press ReleaseUnited States, International
Pledges to cut greenhouse gas pollution 61 to 66 percent by 2035, nine years after Paris Agreement was signed.

New DOE Study Reveals LNG Exports Pose Major Risks

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States, International
A long-awaited study from the U.S. Department of Energy highlights the devastating environmental and economic impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

New Arctic Oil-Drilling Lease Sale OK’d

Press ReleaseArctic
The Interior Department finalized a legally mandated decision to hold a lease sale for oil and gas development in the Arctic Refuge, one of the nation’s most pristine and treasured wildlife refuges.

FERC Order Sets Aside Approval of CP2 LNG

Press ReleaseLouisiana
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission paused its approval of the CP2 liquefied natural gas export facility pending a forthcoming air quality impact study.

Cars Are Getting Cleaner, Saving Drivers Money, Report Shows

Press ReleaseUnited States
A new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that cars and pickup trucks are getting dramatically cleaner, spewing less carbon, nitrogen oxides and other pollutants from their tailpipes.

Rollins Picked to Lead USDA

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President-elect Trump announced that he would nominate Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture today. Rollins is the CEO of the America First Policy Institute.

Oregon Doubles Down on State Climate Leadership

Press ReleaseOregon
In a win for state climate leadership, the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission voted today to restore Oregon’s cornerstone Climate Protection Program.

Chairwoman Stabenow Introduces Senate Farm Bill

ReactionUnited States
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow introduced the Senate Farm Bill, which includes critical investments to support farmers, strengthen rural communities, and address the climate crisis.