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Padilla, Chu Join Union Workers in Los Angeles to Push for Federal Heat Stress Protections

August 30, 2022 Press ReleaseLos Angeles

As temperatures soar to triple digits in areas of Southern California, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.) were in Los Angeles today along with union representatives and workers to advocate for federal workplace heat stress protections.

Congress Should Reject “Polluters Over People” Measures

August 17, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

On the heels of President Biden signing historic climate legislation, polluters are reportedly urging Congress to pass legislation that would erode U.S. action on climate and roll back a host of environmental laws.

NRDC President: “This is a Turning Point in the Climate Fight”

August 16, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Biden has signed sweeping climate, tax and health care legislation into law today. 

Community & Advocacy Groups Support GenX Health Advisory by Moving to Intervene In Chemours Case Against EPA

August 12, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

A coalition of community, public health, and environmental justice groups and Southeastern North Carolina residents has moved to intervene in a legal challenge by chemical manufacturer Chemours to the drinking water health advisory recently issued by the Environmental Protection Agency…

“A Great Tide Has Turned ...When We Need It Most”

August 12, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

The House passed legislation today that contains the strongest U.S. climate action ever.

Tribes, Commercial Fishermen, Chefs, Seafood Industry Leaders, Conservation Groups Celebrate Record-Breaking Fishing Season

August 10, 2022 Press ReleaseAlaska

Advocates Double Down, Urge EPA to Finish the Job, End the Threat of Pebble Mine Now

NRDC President: The Senate Just Made Climate History

August 7, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Senate today passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes about $369 billion in new climate, energy and community investments. Once implemented, it will allow the nation to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40 percent…

Report: New York Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press Release

A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in New York, a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The report – "Estimating Undisclosed…

EPA, USDA Roll Out Key Commitments to Critical Rural Water Infrastructure in Underserved Communities

August 2, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Tom Vilsack, and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu launched the Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative today–a commitment to improve water infrastructure in rural…

Biden Must Build on Climate Action Momentum

July 20, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Biden announced a suite of measures today aimed at advancing offshore wind power and protecting workers and communities from extreme heat and other climate risks.

U.S. Leaders Commit to Tackling Illegal Fishing at UN Ocean Conference

July 1, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

At the United Nations Ocean Conference this week, the United States made a series of announcements elevating its commitment to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and associated labor abuses.

Logging Mature and Old Trees Threatens U.S. Climate Goals

June 23, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday signed a memorandum to clarify the U.S. Forest Service’s direction on climate policy. The memo, "Climate Resilience and Carbon Stewardship of America's National Forests and Grasslands," follows a recent White House executive order highlighting…

Dr. White-Newsome a Stellar Pick for Key Environmental Justice Post

May 5, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

The White House Council on Environmental Quality today appointed Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome, a Detroit native with strong experience in addressing environmental injustices on the local and national level, to be Senior Director for Environmental Justice.

Report: Global Climate Action Must Not Sacrifice Communities and Environments Near Mining for Materials Like Lithium

April 28, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

A new report highlights policies to avoid sacrificing local communities and ecosystems as the world ramps up the transition to clean energy and electric vehicles which rely on lithium and other critical mined resources.

Biden Administration Puts Forests on Climate Agenda

April 22, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Biden is issuing an order today that recognizes the importance of mature and old-growth forests in the fight against climate change and commits the government to their conservation. The order directs two agencies, the Department of the Interior (DOI)…

New Chapter in Troubling Tennessee Water Fight

April 5, 2022 Press ReleaseDickson

Court order that required Dickson County to protect public from tainted water ends with progress and a need for continued vigilance

"Poster Child" Community for Environmental Justice Enters New Chapter in Water Pollution Fight

April 5, 2022 Press ReleaseDickson

A decade-long court order to protect residents of Dickson, Tenn. from the toxin trichloroethylene (TCE) wound down last week. The court has ordered that remaining settlement money be used by the county for ongoing water monitoring and related purposes.

Canadians Want Action to Protect Forests – New EKOS Poll Confirms

March 28, 2022 Press ReleaseCanada

On the eve of the release of Canada’s major new climate plan, an EKOS poll shows that the vast majority of Canadians want the federal government to take stronger action to protect forests and address logging industry emissions.

Maryland Passes Historic and Equitable Energy Efficiency Legislation

March 21, 2022 Press ReleaseMaryland

The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation today that will deliver healthier housing and significant annual energy savings to the state’s most cost-burdened households.

Bipartisanship Funds Essential Government Programs

March 11, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Following House passage, the Senate has given bipartisan approval to the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill, sending it to President Biden’s desk.