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Lawmakers Fail to Pass POWER Act, Leaving Illinois Ratepayers to Continue Footing the Bill for Data Centers

Press ReleaseIllinois
The POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513), a vital piece of legislation meant to shield communities across Illinois from data center impacts, failed to advance in the Illinois General Assembly as the legislative session ended yesterday.

SEC Puts Its Head in the Sand on Climate Reporting

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed scrapping important climate disclosure rules today, a blow to investors who need to know about the risks companies face from extreme weather.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Critical Habitat Protections for Endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today finalized the designation of critical habitat for the rusty patched bumblebee, securing protections for places essential to the survival of one of America's most imperiled pollinators.

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Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill Doubling Clean Energy

Press ReleaseVirginia
The Virginia General Assembly today approved a groundbreaking energy bill that will vault the state forward in clean energy generation and energy efficiency investments—improving clean air, saving consumers money and modernizing the electricity grid for the 21st century.

Governor Brown's Final State of the State Highlights Climate Progress

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Governor Jerry Brown’s final State of the State Address touched on numerous environmental issues and solutions essential to protecting public health and California’s economy. The speech addressed California’s landmark work to cut dangerous carbon pollution, while outlining an encouraging agenda…

Much of Historic Diablo Canyon Proposal Rejected

Press ReleaseCalifornia
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today rejected much of an historic joint proposal to retire and replace the state’s last nuclear plant, Diablo Canyon, with lower-cost, pollution-free alternatives, instead removing critical elements to protect the climate, plant workers, and…

Alan Horn to Succeed Dan Tishman as Chair of NRDC Board of Trustees

Press ReleaseNew York
NEW YORK – The board of trustees of the Natural Resources Defense Council has named long-term board member Alan F. Horn as NRDC chair, charged with leading the organization into a new era of environmental advocacy grounded in sound science…