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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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Canadian Logging Company Attack on Environmentalists’ Free Speech Fails

Press ReleaseCanada
In a victory for free speech, a U.S. federal court dismissed all claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) in a lawsuit brought by a Canadian logging company against environmental groups Greenpeace and Stand.earth, advocates seeking to…

Lawsuit Attacks Michigan’s Lead Drinking Water Protections

Press ReleaseMichigan
In a lawsuit filed yesterday, cities and water utilities seek to invalidate Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule, which established the most protective lead standardin the nation. Detroit’s Mayor Duggan and Oakland County Commissioner Jim Nash are leading the charge to…

Trump to Move to Increase Water Pollution

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Trump Administration will propose today to gut key safeguards in the Clean Water Act. The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers are set to issue a proposed rule that would exempt oil drillers, industrial sites, developers and…

Zinke Move Threatens Western Sage Grouse to Advance Oil and Gas Leasing

Press ReleaseUnited States
In a sweeping decision that threatens massive swaths of land, hundreds of species and precious wildlife habitat, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today moved to roll back a conservation plan for the greater sage grouse on western U.S. lands.

Floridians are Counting on Rick Scott to Keep His Promise on Offshore Drilling

Press ReleaseFlorida
Democrat Bill Nelson’s concession to Republican Governor Rick Scott in the Florida Senate race means sunshine state citizens are losing a longtime fighter for Florida’s environment and strong opponent of offshore drilling. Floridians made clear the importance of this issue…