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NRDC & Other Environmental and Consumer Groups, 11 States & NYC Sue Over Stalled Efficiency Standards

June 13, 2017 Press Release

Bill savings and pollution reductions from 5 standards at risk

NRDC Will Sue as Trump Administration Begins Dismantling Methane Pollution Protections

May 31, 2017 Press Release

Following Reports the U.S. Will Withdrawal from Global Climate Commitment, EPA Suspends Key Rules that Curb Emissions from Oil and Gas Industry

Metro Board Kills Funding for 710 Tunnel Project

May 25, 2017 Press ReleaseCalifornia

New Senate Legislation Is a Step Toward Rolling Back Successful Fuel Economy Standards

May 25, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – New legislation introduced today by primary sponsor Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) would weaken federal fuel economy standards. The bill would give automakers concessions that would undermine public health protections and the future competitiveness of American manufacturers.

Ahmedabad Unveils Groundbreaking Protections Against Deadly Air Pollution

May 12, 2017 Press ReleaseIndia

Indian government officials and partners today unveiled the first-of-its-kind comprehensive health-based plan to protect citizens from deadly air pollution, which is being established in Ahmedabad, one of the most polluted cities in South Asia.

Appeals Court Should Finish its Work on Clean Power Plan

April 5, 2017 Press Release

he Natural Resources Defense Council and allies filed a response today in the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit opposing a recent request by the Trump Administration to stop work on a case involving the Clean Power…

NRDC & Others Launch Legal Actions Against Trump Administration over Six Delayed Energy Efficiency Standards

April 3, 2017 Press Release

NEW YORK —The Natural Resources Defense Council and other public interest groups have launched legal challenges against the U.S. Department of Energy for illegally stalling six energy efficiency standards that could save consumers as much as $23 billion on their…

President Trump Retracts Decision to Keep Strong Clean Car Standards

March 15, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – President Trump today moved to weaken the landmark carbon pollution standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022-2025.

NRDC Report: Replacing Coal with Renewables and Energy Efficiency Can Lead U.S. to Cleaner Energy Future

March 2, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – It’s cheaper and cleaner to replace retiring coal-fired power plants with wind and solar power and energy efficiency upgrades rather than to saddle the nation with more costly and climate-polluting natural gas plants, according to a report released…

EPA Maintains Strong Clean Car Standards

January 13, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced today it is keeping in place the clean car pollution standards it set in 2012 for automobile model years 2022 to 2025.

Trump Continues Packing Cabinet with Polluter Allies by Naming Perry for Energy Department

December 13, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – President-elect Trump today named former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as his Energy Department secretary.

EPA Plans To Keep Clean Car Standards Strong

November 30, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will keep in place the existing carbon pollution standards for automobile model years 2022 to 2025.

Ten New U.S. Cities Join the City Energy Project to Cut Climate Pollution from Buildings

November 15, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON — Mayors from 10 U.S. cities today announced that they are joining the City Energy Project, a united effort to address their largest source of energy use and climate pollution: buildings. By the year 2030, the 20 participating cities…

President’s Actions to Accelerate EV Deployment Exemplify Sprint-To-The-Finish Attitude

November 3, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2016) -- The White House today announced a broad package of initiatives to foster the development of electric vehicles, including a nationwide infrastructure system to support them.

Are Leading TV Manufacturers Exploiting Weaknesses in the Federal Energy-Use Test to Hide True Energy Costs?

September 21, 2016 Press ReleaseUnited States

SAN FRANCISCO – There are flaws in the government’s method for testing the energy use of televisions and three major TV manufacturers representing half of the U.S. market appear to be exploiting them, which could cost owners of recently purchased…

80,000 Americans, Mayors, Clean Tech Groups, State and City Leaders Call for a Cleaner Transportation System

August 23, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – More than 80,000 Americans joined dozens of mayors, business leaders, environmental and consumer groups, and state and city transportation officials in calling on the Obama administration to reduce carbon pollution from the nation’s transportation system and promote cleaner…

“Floor It:” NRDC Poll Shows Broad Bipartisan Backing for Clean Cars and Clean Transportation

August 4, 2016 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – Cars and trucks are a leading source of carbon pollution in the U.S. and a poll released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council shows that Americans of all political views overwhelmingly endorse two Obama Administration initiatives to…

New York Gets Historic “50 by 30” Clean Energy Standard

August 1, 2016 Press ReleaseNew York

NEW YORK – The New York Public Service Commission today issued an order requiring that 50 percent of New York’s electricity come from renewable, clean energy resources like wind and solar power by 2030.

Report: Computer Energy Use Could be Cut in Half at Little Cost and With No Performance Loss, While Slashing Carbon Pollution

July 28, 2016 Press ReleaseCalifornia

SAN FRANCISCO & WASHINGTON, D.C. – Electricity use by computers can be cut in half using off-the-shelf technology with no impact on performance, and at negligible cost, according to a new Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) analysis released today. Also…

All-Encompassing Climate Fight Includes Curbing Carbon Pollution from Airplanes

July 25, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration today released a scientific conclusion that carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft contributes to climate change, setting the stage to consider federal standards that would begin curbing that climate pollution.