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UN General Assembly Reinforces Accountability for Climate Polluters

May 21, 2026 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…

NRDC Remembers Environmental Policy Pioneer Richard Ottinger

February 18, 2026 ReactionNew York City

The environmental movement lost one of its earliest and most active champions with the passing of Richard Ottinger this week. The former Congressman from New York championed a healthy Hudson River, helped usher some of the foundational environmental laws through…

Limiting PFAS Exposure is Central Priority for Advocates this Legislative Session

February 11, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York

Today the PFAS Free New York campaign introduced its 2026 policy priorities with a press event and lobby day in the Capitol.

Groups Challenge New Jersey’s Approval of NESE Pipeline in Court

November 18, 2025 Press ReleaseNew Jersey, New York

The DEP previously rejected the pipeline for failing to meet water quality standards.

Groups Challenge New York State’s Approval of the NESE Pipeline Over Significant Risks to Water Quality

November 18, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York, New Jersey

The pipeline project was rejected by the state two prior times over water quality threats.

New Jersey DEP Approves NESE Pipeline Water Quality Certification

November 7, 2025 Press ReleaseNew Jersey, New York

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued its water quality certification and related permits for the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline.

New York State DEC Approves NESE Pipeline via Water Quality Permit

November 7, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York, New Jersey

The New York State DEC has issued a Section 401 Water Quality Certification under the federal Clean Water Act for the proposed pipeline.

DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton Helps Release Rescued Endangered Sea Turtle Back into Atlantic Ocean at Coney Island

August 6, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Event highlights the ocean health benefits of the New York State Environmental Protection Fund.

NYC Proposes Bill to Shift Cost of Lead Pipe Replacement to Property Owners

June 18, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York City

The New York City Council has proposed a controversial new bill that would require property owners to take on the task and expense of replacing all of their building’s lead water service lines within the next ten years, costing them thousands…

NRDC: Hochul Commits to Removing Barriers to Climate Act Goals

January 9, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

In her 2024 State of the State, Governor Hochul committed to key elements of the NY HEAT Act by supporting the removal of existing statutory conflicts with New York’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Governor Hochul Signs First-in-the-Nation Bill to Limit Neonic Pesticides

December 22, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

A coalition of farmers, health professionals, and environmental groups are celebrating today after Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640).

Climate and Clean Energy Advocates Celebrate Promising Cap-and-Invest Framework for New York

December 21, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority released a pre-proposal outline and climate affordability study yesterday in the ongoing development of New York’s Cap-and-Invest Program.

Doctors, Farmers, and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Neonic-Limiting Bill

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With 18, days left to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A / A7640), New Yorkers have called for action from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Amid Chemical Industry Misinformation, Advocates Push for Governor Hochul to Stand Up for Pollinators, Public Health

November 15, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

Today a coalition of environmental, health, and farm groups gathered outside Governor Kathy Hochul’s office to ask her to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640), which has been sitting on her desk since June.

P&G Descendants Call on Shareholders to Vote Against Board Members Over Forest Destruction Policies

September 12, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

Descendants of the founders of Procter & Gamble (P&G) are urging their fellow shareholders to vote against current members of the board of directors, due to the company’s failure to address unsustainable sourcing of wood pulp and palm oil from…

Sen. Hoylman-Sigal and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Birds & Bees Protection Act

August 15, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With summer drawing to a close and World Honey Bee Day approaching (August 19th), legislators, advocates, and farmers from across the state called on Governor Hochul to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act.

New York Protects ‘the Birds and the Bees’ with Nation-Leading Legislation

June 9, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Legislature has passed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (A.7640/S.1856A), a first-in-the-nation bill that would rein in the use of neurotoxic neonicotinoid pesticides (“neonics”), which now heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her signature.

U.S. to Decide Whether Mexico's Failure to Protect Vaquita Warrants Embargo

April 10, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

In a settlement filed in court Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior agreed to determine whether Mexico has failed to stop illegal fishing and trade of totoaba that is driving the vaquita porpoise’s extinction. The determination could result in…

Advocates Defend ‘the Birds and the Bees’ with Nation-Leading Legislation

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseAlbany

A coalition of organizations flocked to Albany to rein in toxic neonic pesticides.

Hochul’s State of the State Takes on Climate Change

January 10, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

In her 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Hochul announced an ambitious climate-focused agenda that includes establishing a cap-and-invest program with protections for disadvantaged communities; building 800,000 fully sustainable, new housing units with smaller buildings being all-electric by 2025…