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Environmental Advocates to Challenge Plastics Regulations in Court

May 6, 2026 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

May 1, 2026 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…

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

April 23, 2026 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.

Court Halts Trump Administration’s Anti-Wind and Solar Actions

April 22, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against five orders the Trump administration issued in an unlawful effort to block wind and solar projects.

As Diesel Prices Soar, A California Bill Aiming to Make Electric Trucks More Affordable Wins Unanimous Support at Committee

April 16, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

California’s Senate Environmental Quality Committee has unanimously approved a bill introduced by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes designed to make zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles more affordable for California’s fleet operators. The Committee passed the bill by consent, a testament to…

With Spanberger’s Signature, Virginia Finalizes Return to RGGI

April 14, 2026 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

EPA proposes to weaken safeguards against coal ash pollution in groundwater, threatening community drinking water sources around the country

April 9, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed rollbacks to regulations that require coal-burning power plants to monitor and clean up their toxic coal ash that contaminates groundwater.

Minnesotans Overfill First Oversight Hearing on Polluter Capture

April 8, 2026 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…

Zeldin’s Devastating Record May Get Him a Promotion

April 2, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

Zeldin’s EPA acted unlawfully to cut protections for clean air and water and abdicate the legal responsibility to tackle climate pollution.

NRDC Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Decision to Bypass Endangered Species Protections for Gulf Oil and Gas

April 2, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States, Louisiana

NRDC filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s use of the Endangered Species Committee, known as the God Squad, to exempt Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities from the Endangered Species Act.

Trump Administration Uses “God Squad” to Allow Gulf Oil and Gas Industry to Bypass Endangered Species Protections

March 31, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States, Louisiana

Cabinet committee votes to exempt federal oil and gas program from wildlife safeguards, threatening sea turtles, manatees, Rice’s whales, and other imperiled species.

Judge Hears Arguments in First Court Challenge to Climate Superfund Law

March 30, 2026 Press ReleaseVermont

Attorneys presented arguments today in federal court in the first legal challenge in the nation to a climate superfund law, which requires certain large fossil fuel companies to pay their fair share for climate change preparation.

Trump Administration is Pursuing Exempting Gulf Oil and Gas Program from Endangered Species Protections

March 16, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States, Washington, D.C.

The Trump administration announced today it will convene the Endangered Species Committee, or so-called “God Squad,” a rarely used committee that has the power to condemn an endangered species to extinction, in an attempt to permanently exempt the federal Gulf…

Advocates, Lawmakers, and Residents Urge Lawmakers to Pass Lead Pipe Replacement Act to Protect Clean Water

March 11, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York, Albany

Today, advocates, lawmakers, and New Yorkers impacted by lead poisoning gathered at the Capitol to call for urgent action to eliminate lead pipes from New York’s drinking water systems.

New Yorkers Can Save Hundreds on Utility Bills with State Action, New Analysis Finds

March 10, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York

As New Yorkers face skyrocketing utility bills, a new independent analysis from Synapse Energy Economics finds that state leaders can take immediate action that could save the average New York household at least $341 per year by 2030. In the…

New Jersey Bringing on More Clean Energy to Lower Bills

March 4, 2026 Press ReleaseNew Jersey

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) concluded its competitive bidding process today, awarding contracts for 355 megawatts of grid-scale battery storage and 24 megawatts of grid-scale solar to project developers.

Sempra Cancels Vista Pacífico LNG Project in the Gulf of California

March 4, 2026 Press ReleaseMexico, California

Sempra announced it will not move forward with its proposed Vista Pacífico LNG export terminal in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, Mexico.

New York City Wins Major Victory in Congestion Pricing Battle

March 3, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York City

Today Judge Lewis J. Liman of Federal District Court in Manhattan ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to end New York’s congestion pricing toll was illegal.

NRDC investor briefing warns Sempra’s Vista Pacífico LNG project faces high financial and reputational risk

February 26, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

NRDC investor briefing warns Sempra’s Vista Pacífico LNG project faces high financial and reputational risk

Coal Pollution Spiked After Trump Administration’s “Free Pass to Pollute”

February 26, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States

EPA data shows that sulfur dioxide pollution from coal plants increased 18 percent in 2025, with the plants that were given presidential exemptions leading the way.