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PA Takes Major Step to Join RGGI in Fight Against Climate Crisis

September 15, 2020 Press ReleasePennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board (EQB) today voted to advance a formal rulemaking process that would put Pennsylvania on the path to joining a regional cap-and-trade program.

New York State Legislature Bans Hazardous Waste

July 22, 2020 Press ReleaseNew York

After years of deadlock, the New York State legislature today passed legislation that builds on the historic 2014 fracking ban, which was cemented into law earlier this year. The bill closes a longstanding loophole that exempted dangerous oil and gas…

New York State Advances Bold “Make-Ready” Electric Vehicle Order

July 16, 2020 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) today released the final order on the state’s “Make-Ready” program for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure.

NYC FY2021 Budget Cuts Essential Sanitation Services

June 30, 2020 Press ReleaseNew York City

New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced agreement on the city’s FY2021 budget today.

New York City Council’s New Report Lays Out Bold Climate Actions

March 12, 2020 Press ReleaseNew York City

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson released today a comprehensive sustainability report that lays out strong and sensible strategies to help New York City fight climate change and build a livable city for all, especially communities on the front…

New York State Adopts Paint Recycling Program

December 18, 2019 Press ReleaseNew York

Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday signed the paint recycling legislation, a bill designed to tackle a long-standing solid waste disposal problem by making it possible for business and residents to recycle leftover paint at hundreds of convenient locations throughout the state…

Cuomo Proposes Statewide Ban on Polystyrene Foam Containers

December 17, 2019 Press ReleaseNew York

Governor Cuomo today announced, as part of his 2020 State of the State, that he will propose legislation to enact a statewide ban on polystyrene food and beverage containers, as well as packing peanuts made of polystyrene. Polystyrene foam is…

Crucial Bill that Tackles Food Waste Included in the New York State Budget

April 1, 2019 Press ReleaseNew York

New York lawmakers took a bold step to reduce food waste with the inclusion of the Food Donation and Food Scrap Recycling Act in the state’s 2020 budget. The bill is a critical step to get healthy food to New…

Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio Jointly Endorse Congestion Pricing

February 26, 2019 Press ReleaseNew York

Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio today unveiled a proposal to restructure the MTA and create a dedicated funding stream to transform New York’s beleaguered transportation system. As part of the proposal, the Governor and Mayor jointly endorsed…

Mayor Pugh Announces Plan to Reduce Wasted Food in Baltimore and Feed More Residents in Need

September 5, 2018 Press ReleaseBaltimore

City Sets 2040 Goal to Reduce Residential Food Waste by 80% and Commercial Food Waste by 50%

NRDC Unveils Regional Roadmap to Fix Transportation, Cut Pollution, Build Livable Communities

July 19, 2018 Press ReleaseConnecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C.

The Natural Resources Defense Council today unveiled a roadmap for fixing a broken transportation system in the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic region that is contributing to climate change, air pollution, overcrowded highways, deteriorating public transit systems, lost economic opportunities, rural…

Flint Hearing Most Notable for Key Absences

February 3, 2016 Press ReleaseNew York

NEW YORK (February 3, 2016) – The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing today to explore the Flint water crisis.

Cuomo Lays Out Promising Clean Energy, Environmental Goals in 2016 State of the State Address

January 13, 2016 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 13, 2016) – Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced plans to grow the state’s clean energy economy and protect its environment in his annual State of the State address.

LEGAL CHALLENGE: New York City Housing Authority Tenants Denied Recycling Services

May 20, 2015 Press ReleaseNew York

NEW YORK (May 20, 2015) – The New York City Housing Authority is required by law to provide its 400,000 tenants with recycling services, but for years it has failed to do so, according to a letter sent to the…

NRDC Statement on Mayor de Blasio’s First Sustainability Plan

April 22, 2015 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…