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New Jersey Stepping up to Establish Data Center Guardrails

Press ReleaseTrenton, New Jersey
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and state legislators outlined a promising platform today proposing protections for New Jerseyans, and their water and electricity resources, from potential data center development impacts

“Deeply Disappointing” New York State Enacted Budget Weakens its Climate Law

Press ReleaseNew York, Albany
New York State’s finalized Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes substantial rollbacks to the state’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), but retains some important climate protections.

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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Consumer Agency to Ban Harmful Chemicals in Children’s Toys

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WASHINGTON – In a major victory for public health, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted today, 3-2, to ban several harmful phthalate chemicals from plastic used in children’s toys and child care articles.

Pruitt Purges Independent Scientists to Make America Toxic Again

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt today announced a new policy to exclude any scientists who receive a research grant from EPA – typically academic scientists not affiliated with private companies – from serving on EPA science panels and advisory…

NRDC Report: Clean Energy Revolution Shatters Records & Projections

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WASHINGTON — Just how fast is the U.S. clean energy revolution unfolding? America’s 2016 solar energy capacity was 4,500 percent higher than government experts predicted 10 years earlier while the nation’s wind supply was 350 percent above their forecast, according…

New Federal Bill Would Ban Pesticide Toxic to Kids

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WASHINGTON – A bill introduced in the Senate today would protect children nationwide by banning chlorpyrifos—a pesticide linked to learning disabilities—from use on U.S. fruits and vegetables.

Trump EPA Preparing to Rubber Stamp Toxic Chemicals

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WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is set to issue a rule today that will likely perpetuate public exposure to thousands of toxic chemicals in direct conflict with the intent of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Appeals Court Should Finish its Work on Clean Power Plan

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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…

Potentially Harmful Chemicals Widespread in Household Dust

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WASHINGTON, DC — Household dust exposes people to a wide range of toxic chemicals from everyday products, according to a study led by researchers at Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington University. The…

Triclosan's Ban by FDA Will Protect Consumers

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WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration's ban of triclosan in some antiseptic wash products will afford consumers significantly greater health protections, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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

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.