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UN General Assembly Reinforces Accountability for Climate Polluters

May 21, 2026 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…

House Transportation Bill Would Stick Americans With New Fees, Higher Costs

May 18, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released legislation that would set priorities and funding for federally funded transportation over the next five years.

EPA Greenlights More Toxic Tailpipe Pollution

May 14, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed delaying new standards that would limit toxic tailpipe pollution that cause soot and smog.

Statement from NYLCV, EANY, TNC, EDF, and NRDC on Drive Clean Rebate Program

April 23, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York

New York League of Conservation Voters, Environmental Advocates NY, The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) released the follow statement is response to Governor Hochul’s announcement of $30 million for electric vehicle rebates.

As Diesel Prices Soar, A California Bill Aiming to Make Electric Trucks More Affordable Wins Unanimous Support at Committee

April 16, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

California’s Senate Environmental Quality Committee has unanimously approved a bill introduced by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes designed to make zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles more affordable for California’s fleet operators. The Committee passed the bill by consent, a testament to…

With Spanberger’s Signature, Virginia Finalizes Return to RGGI

April 14, 2026 Press ReleaseRichmond (Virginia)

After three years in limbo, the Commonwealth has re-secured its place in the multi-state electricity cap-and-invest system known as RGGI, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s signature on House Bill 397/Senate Bill 802

Zeldin’s Devastating Record May Get Him a Promotion

April 2, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

Zeldin’s EPA acted unlawfully to cut protections for clean air and water and abdicate the legal responsibility to tackle climate pollution.

New Yorkers Can Save Hundreds on Utility Bills with State Action, New Analysis Finds

March 10, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York

As New Yorkers face skyrocketing utility bills, a new independent analysis from Synapse Energy Economics finds that state leaders can take immediate action that could save the average New York household at least $341 per year by 2030. In the…

NRDC and Coalition Sue Over Endangerment Rollback and Climate Protections

February 18, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States

Health, environmental groups challenge the Trump EPA’s harmful, unscientific, and illegal repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of clean vehicle standards.

EPA Unravels Climate Protections

February 12, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States

Today the Trump EPA rescinded the 2009 endangerment finding that determined that climate pollution is a threat to public health and welfare and is core to much of the climate policy that followed.

A Costly Move: EPA Abandons Endangerment Finding

February 12, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will rescind a 2009 finding that climate change is a threat to public health and welfare.

NHTSA Urged to Maintain Fuel-Economy Standards 

February 4, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States

A coalition of health, consumer, and environmental groups told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that its plan to gut fuel-economy standards for cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks is irrevocably flawed and should be withdrawn. 

Judge Protects Billions for Reliable EV Charging: Cleaner Air and Lower Driving Costs Across the Country

January 28, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States

The order permanently bars the U.S. Department of Transportation from withdrawing states’ funds, canceling implementation plans, or otherwise interfering with the program in violation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Trump’s Actions Will Raise Drivers’ Costs

January 16, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States

Freedom’s just another word for paying more at the pump with the Trump administration’s moves to gut fuel economy, emissions standards.

NRDC Reacts to Governor Newsom's 2026–27 Budget Proposal

January 9, 2026 Press ReleaseCalifornia

In his final state of the state address, Governor Newsom touted the state’s commitments to clean energy, health, affordable housing, and climate leadership.

Trump Administration Pulls Out of Key Global Environmental Organizations

January 7, 2026 Press ReleaseInternational

After walking away from 60+ international organizations, “regaining the nation’s mantle of leadership will be difficult.”

Trump Administration Fully Abdicates Climate Responsibilities

January 7, 2026 Press ReleaseInternational

The UNFCCC departure is “an unforced error for the United States of America.”

Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging

December 17, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Sierra Club, Climate Solutions, NRDC, and Earthjustice filed a new challenge to the Trump administration’s hold on $2.5 billion in federal funding through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant program.

Colorado Regulators Approve Grid Investments

December 16, 2025 Press ReleaseColorado

Plan will allow Xcel Energy to upgrade its electricity distribution system to power more EVs and appliances while containing costs.

Governor Pritzker Signs Transit Bill into Law

December 16, 2025 Press ReleaseIllinois

Governor Pritzker signs transit package, SB 2111, into law today to modernize governance, avoid transit service cuts, and make investments in the system that benefits Illinois residents.