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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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“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.

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’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…

NRDC President: After COP26 the Climate Fight Begins Anew

Press ReleaseInternational
COP26, the global climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, is concluding with modest successes on nations committing to stronger climate measures; to expand clean energy; to end financing fossil fuel projects overseas; to ramp up sales of all-electric vehicles; and other measures…

COP26: U.S. & China Pledge Climate Action this Decisive Decade

Press ReleaseChina, United States
The United States and China announced plans today at global climate talks in Glasgow to work together this decade on controlling climate pollution, reducing deforestation and advancing clean energy to address the climate crisis.

COP26: Move to Clean Vehicles Surges, Boosting Jobs & Climate Action

Press ReleaseInternational
At COP26 today, six major automakers — among them Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo — and 30 national governments, including Canada, the UK, India and Mexico, committed to 100 percent sales of electric vehicles by 2040 globally, and by…

NRDC President: At COP26 Biden Launches Assertive Climate Plan

Press ReleaseUnited States, International
President Biden rolled out a broad package of U.S. climate action before leaders gathered for global climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, saying the forum must kick off “a decade of ambition and innovation to preserve our shared future.” He announced…

NRDC President: Historic Climate Progress Must be Enacted

Press ReleaseUnited States
White House and congressional negotiators agreed to a framework for the budget reconciliation package that will pair with bipartisan infrastructure legislation to enact the core of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.

Colorado Energy Office Report a Green Light for Clean Trucks

Press ReleaseColorado
The Colorado Energy Office released a report prepared by MJ Bradley & Associates showing that adopting two new policies to get clean trucks on the road can save Coloradans up to $20.4 billion over the next 30 years. The Advanced…