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Residents Still Waiting for Flint to Replace All Lead Pipes on 10-Year Anniversary of Water Crisis

April 24, 2024 Press ReleaseDetroit

DETROIT, Mich. – A decade after the Flint water crisis began and more than seven years after a major settlement was reached in the landmark citizen suit against the City of Flint and Michigan state officials, the City of Flint has failed…

NY’s Budget Misses the Mark on Climate; Commits Ratepayers to Billions in New Gas Infrastructure

April 22, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

In its 2025 fiscal year budget, New York State failed to remove two key Public Service Law barriers to achieving the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s goals.

NRDC, Hochul Celebrate New York’s First Offshore Wind Project as Good News for Climate, Public Health, and Jobs

March 14, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Today marks the completion of the South Fork offshore wind project off of Long Island, which is New York’s first offshore wind project and the third offshore wind project in the U.S.

Legislators, Advocates Urge Swift Action on Bills to Protect NYers from PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

February 6, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Today legislators and the PFAS-Free New York coalition gathered in Albany to call for urgent action to pass package of bills for the 2024 legislative session that would curb PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in New York State.

NRDC: Hochul Commits to Removing Barriers to Climate Act Goals

January 9, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

In her 2024 State of the State, Governor Hochul committed to key elements of the NY HEAT Act by supporting the removal of existing statutory conflicts with New York’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Governor Hochul Signs First-in-the-Nation Bill to Limit Neonic Pesticides

December 22, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

A coalition of farmers, health professionals, and environmental groups are celebrating today after Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640).

Climate and Clean Energy Advocates Celebrate Promising Cap-and-Invest Framework for New York

December 21, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority released a pre-proposal outline and climate affordability study yesterday in the ongoing development of New York’s Cap-and-Invest Program.

Doctors, Farmers, and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Neonic-Limiting Bill

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With 18, days left to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A / A7640), New Yorkers have called for action from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Climate and Clean Energy Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Release Outline of Ambitious and Equitable Cap-and-Invest Proposal Before Year-End

December 7, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

As New York leaders develop rules for a cap-and-invest program to slash climate pollution, climate and clean energy organizations issued a statement to Governor Kathy Hochul.

New Laws Make Michigan A National Leader in Clean Energy

November 28, 2023 Press ReleaseDetroit

The legislation, which includes Senate Bills 271, 273, and 502 will make Michigan a national leader on clean, carbon-free, and renewable energy. 

Amid Chemical Industry Misinformation, Advocates Push for Governor Hochul to Stand Up for Pollinators, Public Health

November 15, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

Today a coalition of environmental, health, and farm groups gathered outside Governor Kathy Hochul’s office to ask her to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640), which has been sitting on her desk since June.

Michigan House Passes Clean Energy Future Bills, Putting the State on the Path to 100% Clean Energy

November 3, 2023 Press ReleaseMichigan

The Michigan House of Representatives late Thursday passed the Clean Energy Future bill package which represents a major step forward towards the state’s clean energy goals.

Michigan Set to Enact Nation’s Strongest Measures to Protect Kids from Lead in Schools and Childcare Centers

October 19, 2023 Press ReleaseMichigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign into law landmark legislation that sets the national standard for protecting kids from lead in drinking water at schools and in childcare centers by requiring these facilities to install and maintain lead-removing…

P&G Descendants Call on Shareholders to Vote Against Board Members Over Forest Destruction Policies

September 12, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

Descendants of the founders of Procter & Gamble (P&G) are urging their fellow shareholders to vote against current members of the board of directors, due to the company’s failure to address unsustainable sourcing of wood pulp and palm oil from…

Governor Whitmer Addresses Energy Policy in 'What's Next Address'

August 30, 2023 Press ReleaseMichigan

Governor Whitmer outlined policy priorities for the fall today in her “What’s Next Address.”

Sen. Hoylman-Sigal and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Birds & Bees Protection Act

August 15, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With summer drawing to a close and World Honey Bee Day approaching (August 19th), legislators, advocates, and farmers from across the state called on Governor Hochul to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act.

Advocates Forced DTE to Cut Pollution, Invest in Clean Energy with Settlement Approved Today

July 26, 2023 Press ReleaseMichigan

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a settlement today led by advocacy organizations on behalf of utility customers that will require DTE Energy to emit less pollution and invest more in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and assistance to low-income ratepayers.

Report: An Estimated One in Five New Yorkers May Be Drinking Water from Lead Service Lines

July 18, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York City

According to a new report, No Excuses, NYC: Replace Lead Drinking Water Pipes Now, an estimated one in five New Yorkers, or 21% of the City’s residents, may be drinking water transported through lead service lines.

New York State Passes Flood Risk Disclosure Bill

June 9, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Legislature voted today in favor of A1967/S5400, a bill which will require sellers to inform home buyers as to whether a property has previously flooded.

New York Protects ‘the Birds and the Bees’ with Nation-Leading Legislation

June 9, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Legislature has passed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (A.7640/S.1856A), a first-in-the-nation bill that would rein in the use of neurotoxic neonicotinoid pesticides (“neonics”), which now heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her signature.