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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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Public Finally has the Chance to Speak Up on PFAS Pollution

Press ReleaseNorth Carolina
After months of internal struggle among policymakers, business leaders and environmental experts, the public can finally have its say on the future of PFAS pollution in North Carolina’s groundwater.

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.

EPA Issues New Rule to Cut Climate-Warming HFCs

Press ReleaseUnited States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule today that will help curb the emissions of climate-warming hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

California Sues Exxon Over Phony Plastic Recycling Claims

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Today, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for decades, deliberately encouraging plastics use and driving the global plastics pollution crisis.

New Guidance Unlocks Charging Tax Credits

Press ReleaseUnited States
The U.S. Treasury Department issued new guidance defining eligibility for electric vehicle charging tax credits set by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Confusing Food Date Labels Are (Almost) a Thing of the Past

Press ReleaseSacramento
In a major victory for consumers and the environment, the California State Legislature passed the nation’s first mandatory food date labeling reform bill. Assembly Bill 660, which standardizes confusing date labels that result in unnecessary food waste, is now on…

USDA Unveils Historic $7.3 Billion Investment in Rural Clean Energy

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $7.3 billion in historic Inflation Reduction Act funding today for non-profit rural electric cooperatives through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program.

NRDC, SELC Challenge FERC's Approval of CP2 LNG Project in DC Circuit

Press ReleaseUnited States
Today, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of impacted commercial Fishermen, landowners, Fishermen Involved in Sustaining Our Heritage, and For a Better Bayou, and in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council, challenged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC)…

NRDC Report: Climate Law to Slash Power Sector Emissions 

Press ReleaseUnited States
The climate legislation and pollution standards adopted during the Biden administration have put the U.S. power sector on track to make unprecedented progress in cutting carbon dioxide emissions.