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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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Re-Imagining Watts 50 Years After the Riots

Press ReleaseCalifornia
LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2015) — Fifty years after the Watts Uprising, a coalition of community groups today launched Watts Re:Imagined – a sustainable redevelopment vision for the South Los Angeles neighborhood. The plan draws on the region’s rich historical…

Plug-in Equipment Energy Efficiency Bill Advances in California Legislature

Press ReleaseCalifornia
SACRAMENTO (April 28, 2015) – Legislation to help curb energy waste from the 50-plus plugged-in appliances, electronics, and miscellaneous electrical devices in the average California household, such as video equipment and kitchen appliances, as well as similar power-guzzling equipment in…

NRDC Statement on Mayor de Blasio’s First Sustainability Plan

Press ReleaseNew York
NEW YORK (April 22, 2015) – Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration today released its first-ever sustainability plan for New York City, One New York: The Plan for A Strong and Just City (OneNYC). The plan builds and expands on former…

Clothes Dryers Cost Consumers Up to $4 Billion in Annual Energy Waste

Press ReleaseCalifornia
SAN FRANCISCO (June 12, 2014) – The clothes dryers in U.S. homes are wasting up to $4 billion worth of electricity annually because energy-saving standards for the common appliance have not been significantly updated for almost 30 years, according to…