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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The Department of the Interior repealed the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, eliminating the regulatory requirement that conservation be weighed alongside mining, drilling, timber, and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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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…

Trump's Coal Bailout Fails Bigly

ReactionMontana, Wyoming, Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Department of the Interior cancels Wyoming coal lease sale after embarrassing Montana auction.

DOE Greenlights Dirty LNG Export Terminal

Press ReleaseLouisiana
The U.S. Department of Energy granted conditional authorization for the Calcasieu Pass 2 LNG export terminal today, granting the project conditional authority to export LNG to non-free trade agreement countries.

Trump Energy EO and Keystone XL: “The Industry and the World Have Moved On”

Press ReleaseNebraska, North Dakota, Alberta, Montana, South Dakota
The Trump administration released an executive order this week that attempts to reinstate a cross-border permits to help “restart” the Keystone XL pipeline—a controversial project that the developer walked away from in 2021 after more than a decade of fighting.

FERC Order Sets Aside Approval of CP2 LNG

Press ReleaseLouisiana
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission paused its approval of the CP2 liquefied natural gas export facility pending a forthcoming air quality impact study.

NRDC, SWACO Announce Seven Ohio Recipients of Food Waste Reduction Grants

Press ReleaseColumbus
NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio) have partnered with the City of Columbus and Franklin County to announce the recipients of the Central Ohio Food Waste Reduction Capacity Grant, supporting community-driven initiatives that…

NRDC Analysis: 8,600+ Montana Jobs from Build Back Better Act

Press ReleaseMontana
A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Montana. The Senate now needs to pass the Build Back…

P&G Shareholders Deliver Overwhelming Vote for Better Forest Sourcing

Press ReleaseCincinnati
Investors at Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) annual shareholder meeting today sent a clear directive to the company that it needs to address its forest sourcing, with 67% of shareholders voting for a resolution that calls on the company to eliminate…

Ohio Needs a New Energy Vision

Press ReleaseOhio
In response to an alleged bribery scandal, Governor Mike DeWine has joined a chorus of bi-partisan Ohio legislators in calling for the repeal of the controversial House Bill 6 that bails out the state’s nuclear fleet, funnels money to a pair…

Yet Again, Federal Court Invalidates Key Permit for Keystone XL

Press ReleaseMontana
A federal judge ruled today that the US Army Corps of Engineers violated the law when it approved Nationwide Permit 12, a key water crossing permit for TC Energy’s Keystone XL tar sands pipeline and many other pipelines nationwide. The…