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EPA Greenlights More Toxic Tailpipe Pollution

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed delaying new standards that would limit toxic tailpipe pollution that cause soot and smog.
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The Cost of the United States’ Dependence on Oil

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesAlexandra Adams
The country's entire economy is more vulnerable to oil price and supply shocks. In a global market, that means there’s one solution: Reduce dependence on oil.

Trump Administration Repeals Landmark Public Lands Rule

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
The Department of the Interior repealed the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, eliminating the regulatory requirement that conservation be weighed alongside mining, drilling, timber, and grazing across 245 million acres of public lands.

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Keystone Light Tar Sands Pipeline: Same Problems, Different Name

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Canada
President Trump signed off on a key permit to construct the Bridger Pipeline Expansion project, often referred to as “Keystone Light” because it would pump huge volumes of Canada’s sludgy tar sands oil along a portion of the controversial canceled…

With Spanberger’s Signature, Virginia Finalizes Return to RGGI

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

Congress Should Reject President Trump's Skewed Budget

ReactionWashington, D.C., United States
President Trump sent budget priorities to Congress today that featured a sharp uptick in military spending, paid for in large part by cuts in public health and environmental programs. NRDC experts say Congress should reject it.

Environmental Groups Sue DOE Over Approval of CP2 LNG Export Application

Press ReleaseLouisiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Environmental groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the Department of Energy’s (DOE) approval of Venture Global’s application to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a future facility, currently under construction in Louisiana. NRDC is co-counsel with Earthjustice…

NY State Sets “Clear Path” for RGGI and Climate Action

ReactionNew York, New York City, New Jersey
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced late yesterday proposed regulations that would strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in New York to help reach power sector climate-pollution reduction targets.