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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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Bernhardt Is Unfit to Lead Interior

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is expected to vote Thursday on the nomination of David Bernhardt to become Interior Secretary.

Federal Court Directs EPA to Uphold Clean Water Act in Baltimore

Press ReleaseMaryland
A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Clean Water Act by wrongfully denying a petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Blue Water Baltimore, and American Rivers to regulate harmful…

Trump Sage Grouse Policy is Industry Giveaway

Press ReleaseUnited States
Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today is finalizing the agency’s plan for managing the greater sage grouse, among other species, on some 11 million acres of Western lands.

Senate Passes Biggest Public Lands Package in Decades

Press ReleaseUnited States, Utah
The Senate today passed a massive bipartisan package of bills that would protect vast swaths of public lands and wilderness in Utah and permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, among other important environmental strides.

New York State Legislature Passes Offshore Drilling Ban

Press ReleaseNew York
The New York State Senate today passed legislation blocking any offshore drilling activity off the state’s coastline, including pipeline permits and state leases that could potentially support oil and gas development.

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…