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Empire Wind Construction Restarts

May 20, 2025 ReactionNew York

The Empire Wind offshore wind project has been approved to move forward after it was unexpectedly ordered to halt construction last month.

New York State Includes Environment and Energy Measures in FY2025–26 Budget

May 8, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

The FY25-26 budget passed the legislature today, which includes $1 billion for the Sustainable Future Fund, an increase in $25 million to the Environmental Protection Fund, and a ban of use of PFAS in firefighting gear.

States Challenge Trump’s Order to Block Wind Power

May 5, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C.

Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit today in federal court challenging the Trump administration’s presidential memorandum that attempted to block new wind energy projects.

DOJ Suits Attempt to Deter States from Taking Climate Action

May 1, 2025 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Michigan, Hawaii

The Department of Justice sued the states of Michigan and Hawai'i today in a brazen attempt to prevent or intimidate states from addressing climate policy.

Michigan Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Bill Reintroduced

April 23, 2025 ReactionMichigan

Michigan lawmakers reintroduced a bipartisan water affordability bill package, a key step toward ensuring that all of the state’s residents can keep their tap water flowing.

Burgum Halts Empire Wind Project

April 16, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum put out a social media post and memo ordering a halt to construction on the Empire Wind offshore wind project.

Trump Administration Tries to Red Light NYC’s Congestion Pricing Project: “They Cannot Slam the Brakes on This Program”

February 19, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York City

The Trump administration reversed course on New York City’s congestion pricing project today.

Legislative Leaders Announce Bills to Protect New Yorkers from Exposure to Dangerous PFAS

February 5, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Legislators today announced the bills they are sponsoring to protect New Yorkers from exposure to PFAS through everyday household items such as textiles, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, children’s products, cosmetics, and menstrual products.

Investments Needed to Protect Michiganders from High Energy & Water Utility Bills

February 4, 2025 Press ReleaseMichigan

Governor Whitmer’s annual budget presentation is expected to include some upcoming investments available for Michigan households.

Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Lacks Essential Climate Policies: Cap-and-Invest and the NY HEAT Act

January 21, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

As part of her Executive Budget released today, Governor Hochul did not include a promised cap-and-invest program or the NY HEAT Act.

Governor Hochul Signs Bill to Make Polluters Pay

December 26, 2024 Press ReleaseAlbany

ALBANY, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law the Climate Change Superfund Act (S2129A/A3351A). New York is the second state in the country to enact such a law, following Vermont.

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill to Halt Drilling and Fracking Using CO2

December 22, 2024 Press ReleaseAlbany

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a ban on drilling using carbon dioxide (CO2) in New York State (A8866/ S8357), which adds to an existing ban on fracking in the state.

Syracuse Fails to Show Drinking Water Is Safe from Lead

November 1, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

In yet another attempt to avoid responsibility for the lead-contaminated water flowing to taps in Syracuse, New York, the city government announced yesterday that it suspended two water department employees for misconduct in the lead-testing program, implying falsely that this…

Syracuse Lead Levels Among the Highest Detected in Drinking Water for Decades; Higher than Flint and Newark

October 16, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Local and national groups seek emergency response from city and state.

Joint Statement on LL97 GreenHOUSE Fund

September 26, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York City

Today, the New York City Department of Buildings announced a new Local Law 97 GreenHOUSE Fund to provide much-needed resources for electrification upgrades in affordable housing.

Decision by NYS Public Service Commission Poses Threat to Climate Progress

August 15, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Public Service Commission approved a settlement agreement for National Grid’s request to increase methane gas delivery rates across their downstate territories.

NYC Proposes Bill to Shift Cost of Lead Pipe Replacement to Property Owners

June 18, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York City

The New York City Council has proposed a controversial new bill that would require property owners to take on the task and expense of replacing all of their building’s lead water service lines within the next ten years, costing them thousands…

Fixing Flint: Michigan Agrees to Repair Thousands of Yards Damaged by Lead Pipe Replacement

May 29, 2024 Press ReleaseFlint

FLINT, MI – A decade after the Flint water crisis began, the State of Michigan plans to take over the remaining work on Flint’s lead pipe replacement program and will commit additional funding to complete the job, according to a…

Legislators, Advocates Urge Albany to Take Action to Protect Against PFAS Exposure

May 15, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Today state legislators and advocates called for the immediate passage of a set of bills to reduce human exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and limit environmental contamination from PFAS in New York.

Governors Island Arts and NRDC Present Jenny Kendler: Other of Pearl

April 30, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York City

NEW YORK – Governors Island Arts and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today announced a partnership to present Other of Pearl, a site-specific public art exhibition by Jenny Kendler telling the story of our planet’s changing climate.