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California advocacy and California climate change policy, natural climate solutions

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“Failure Is Not an Option” on Build Back Better Act

Press ReleaseUnited States
The White House issued a statement today pledging to press on with its Build Back Better legislation in the face of what it called an “inexplicable reversal” on the bill by a Democratic senator.

Restore Essential Ocean Protections in Build Back Better Act

Press ReleaseUnited States
Senate negotiators have scrubbed language from the Build Back Better Act that would protect ocean waters, marine life and coastal communities from the risk of offshore oil and gas drilling. The language that was taken out would have ended future…

CDOT Transportation Rule a Critical Step Forward

Press ReleaseColorado
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) voted today to approve the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Standard. With this standard in place, CDOT and local transportation planning organizations will be required—for the first time—to consider the climate impacts of transportation projects such…

DOE Finalizes Reversal of Trump-era Showerhead Rule

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a finalized rule yesterday that will ensure showerheads do not unnecessarily waste water and energy. The rule effectively eliminates an illegal Trump-era change that allowed for the sale of new multi-showerhead arrays for which…

Biden Harnesses Vast Federal Buying Power to Tackle Climate Crisis

Press ReleaseUnited States
President Biden signed an executive order today that leverages the federal government’s vast purchasing power to tackle the climate crisis by investing in clean energy and manufacturing, and using clean building materials to boost jobs, build resilient communities and expand…

Gas Industry Backed HB 220 Takes Rights Away from NC Communities

Press ReleaseNorth Carolina
Today the North Carolina General Assembly has passed HB220, which, if signed by Governor Cooper, will take away the rights of counties and cities to pass performance standards that cut carbon emissions from new buildings by using electrification.

Biden Administration Takes Steps to Reform Oil and Gas Leasing

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Interior (DOI) today released its long-awaited report on reforming the federal oil and gas leasing program, as directed in President Biden’s January 27 Executive Order that placed a pause on future leasing.

NRDC Statement on Newly Appointed California PUC President

Press ReleaseCalifornia
California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed a new Public Utility Commission President today. The Governor announced that current California Public Utilities Commission President Marybel Batjer will be retiring effective December 30, 2021 and named Senior Advisor to the Governor for Energy…

Biden’s Michigan Visit Reinforces High Stakes for Build Back Better Vote

Press ReleaseMichigan
President Biden visited General Motors’ Factory ZERO today, fresh from signing the landmark Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “bipartisan infrastructure bill”) into law on Monday. Formerly Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, the plant has transitioned to producing all electric vehicles, as part…

Report: The Role of Uber and Lyft in Sustainable Cities

Press ReleaseCalifornia
As office workers return to downtown areas, cities must tackle the traffic and pollution associated with Uber and Lyft, according to a new report and issue brief. Moving Forward: The Role of Transportation Networking Companies in a Sustainable Future offers…

Senate Should OK Ratification of Kigali HFC Phase Down

Press ReleaseUnited States, International
The White House today sent the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the international treaty phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), to the Senate for its advice and consent to U.S. ratification. The Kigali amendment enjoys wide support, ranging from NRDC (Natural…