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Nitrogen Pollution Reduction Act to Protect California's Drinking Water is Introduced in the State Assembly

February 23, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan has introduced the Nitrogen Pollution Reduction Act (AB 2447), sponsored by the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Soil Health Team (NRDC). The bill requires the State Water Resources Control Board and California's regional water quality control boards to…

Colorado Can Join Leading States by Curbing Second “Silent Spring” Pesticide Pollution

February 11, 2026 Ed Board MemoColoradoDaniel Raichel

SB26-065 would reduce Coloradoans’ exposure to neonic pollution by adopting a model where neonic seed coatings could be used only when they’re the right solution for a verified pest problem.

NRDC Reacts to Governor Polis’s State of the State Address

January 15, 2026 Press ReleaseColorado

In his final State of the State address, Governor Polis touted the state’s resiliency and commitments to addressing housing, transit, climate actions, and the importance of protecting pollinators.

Study Finds Federal Water Giveaways in the West Exacerbate Strained Water Systems and Cost Taxpayers

December 11, 2025 Press ReleaseLos Angeles

A new report out today, Free Water While It Lasts: An Analysis of Wholesale Water Pricing in the Lower Colorado River Basin States, examines new data that shows huge disparities in who pays what for water from the Colorado River…

California’s Major Wins and Losses for Climate, Clean Air, Toxics and Health

December 3, 2025 BackgrounderCaliforniaVictoria Rome

Despite some setbacks, NRDC and our partners successfully advanced numerous bills to address the climate crisis, foster clean energy, address electricity affordability, and more.

Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Exempting Metal Shredders from Vital Hazardous Waste Protections

October 13, 2025 Press ReleaseCalifornia

DTSC must follow, lead, and act to protect frontline communities.

Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation to Replace “Forever Chemicals” with Cleaner Alternatives

October 13, 2025 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 682, a bill that would have eliminated harmful chemicals from household products.

California Moves to Phase Out Unnecessary Uses of “Forever Chemicals”

September 18, 2025 BackgrounderCaliforniaAvinash Kar

As the federal administration takes steps to weaken protections against PFAS, also known as toxic “forever chemicals,” California moves to add protections.

Budget Trailer Bills Strip CEQA Protections for Ecosystems and Communities

July 15, 2025 BackgrounderCalifornia

Legislators need to clean up SB 131 language.

Neonic Pesticides Contaminate Colorado Water

July 15, 2025 BackgrounderColoradoAllison Johnson

Pretreated seeds pollute groundwater and streams while threatening wildlife and bees.

The Social Burden of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in California

May 14, 2025 BackgrounderCaliforniaDr. Katie Pelch, Dr. Anna Reade

PFAS-related health care impacts in the state are likely to cost billions of dollars unless swift and comprehensive actions are taken to reduce Californians’ exposure.

Judge Rules Port of Los Angeles Violated Court Order

May 2, 2025 Press ReleaseLos Angeles

A Superior Court judge found that the Port of Los Angeles, a department of the City of Los Angeles, is once again violating the law at its largest container terminal.

The Pulse on California’s Legislative Session

April 7, 2025 BackgrounderCaliforniaVictoria Rome

The state's environmental and climate advocates, as well our allies in the legislature, are working to advance environmental goals, protect public health, and bolster community resilience to our changing climate.

Environmental Groups Reach Settlement on Pesticide-Treated Seeds with California Agency

November 13, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

A group of environmental organizations informed a California state court today that they had reached an agreement with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to propose regulations addressing pesticide-treated seeds.

California Becomes First State to Ban “Sell By” Dates on Packaged Foods

September 30, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

AB 660 requires the use of standardized food date-labeling terminology, reducing consumer confusion and the environmental impacts of food waste.

California Sues Exxon Over Phony Plastic Recycling Claims

September 23, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Today, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for decades, deliberately encouraging plastics use and driving the global plastics pollution crisis.

Confusing Food Date Labels Are (Almost) a Thing of the Past

September 10, 2024 Press ReleaseSacramento

In a major victory for consumers and the environment, the California State Legislature passed the nation’s first mandatory food date labeling reform bill. Assembly Bill 660, which standardizes confusing date labels that result in unnecessary food waste, is now on…

Federal Appeals Court Rules Use of Antibiotic as Citrus Pesticide Is Unlawful, Vacates EPA Approval

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseSan Francisco

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of farmworkers and public-interest groups’ call for reversal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of the medically important antibiotic streptomycin as a pesticide on citrus crops.

Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Protect Californians and Pollinators from Dangerous Neurotoxins

October 11, 2023 Press ReleaseSacramento

With the support of Governor Newsom and persistence from the state legislature, California has passed AB 363, which bans over the counter sales of lawn and garden neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides by 2025, limiting their use to trained professionals. The bill…

Groups File Lawsuit to Require California to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds 

February 21, 2023 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Legal challenge calls on state Department of Pesticide Regulation to close loophole on unregulated sale, use of pesticides on seeds.