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White House Proposes Modern Review and Approval Process

May 10, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

White House Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta outlined a comprehensive set of legislative proposals to improve siting and permitting procedures for clean energy facilities and transmission system upgrades.

Leading NGOs Launch Coalition to Advocate for Food Waste Policy

April 26, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC), and ReFED have partnered to launch the Zero Food Waste Coalition, a national effort focused on informing and influencing policy at…

Senate Must Stop McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Disaster

April 26, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The House of Representatives voted on Speaker McCarthy’s debt ceiling plan today. The proposal includes provisions to cut clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and promote fossil fuels production.

Department of Transportation Denies Special Permit for LNG Project

April 24, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Pennsylvania, New Jersey

According to the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Transportation has denied Energy Transfer Partners a special permit to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail from Wyalusing, PA to Gibbstown, NJ.

U.S. Forest Service Opens Welcome Path to Saving Mature and Old Growth Forests

April 20, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The U.S. Forest Service announced a rulemaking process on forest conservation measures, opening a much-needed door to better protecting mature forests on public lands.

House Debt Ceiling Plan Threatens Economic and Climate Ruin

April 19, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Today’s proposal from Speaker Kevin McCarthy not only holds our nation hostage with the risk of financial ruin if we fail to address the debt limit, but it also threatens us with climate ruin as well—and will hurt the communities…

NRDC Analysis: Peer-Reviewed Study Finds EPA Misses PFAS Chemicals Already Present in Drinking Water 

April 12, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Nearly half of the PFAS “forever chemicals” present in drinking water samples are not monitored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to a peer-reviewed analysis conducted by NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and community members in 16 states.

EPA Moves to Cut Toxic Air Pollution from Coal Plants

April 5, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The Environmental Protection Agency today proposed to strengthen its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards to cut pollution from power plants that burn coal and oil, enhancing air quality and better protecting public health. 

EPA Announces Change to Funding For Lead Pipe Replacement: New Distribution Will Be Based on Need

April 4, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced changes that are intended to direct the remaining funds from the $15 billion infrastructure dollars for replacing lead water pipes to states with the greatest need.

NRDC Response to New Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ‘Public Land Rule’

March 30, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a new rule on the conservation of public land. The new ‘Public Land Rule’ is a timely opportunity to bring greater balance to BLM’s mission “to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity…

Senate Should Bury House Plan to Lock in Fossil Fuels

March 30, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The House passed H.R. 1. on Thursday.

Biden Should Veto Clean Water Act CRA

March 29, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Today, 53 Senators attacked the Clean Water Act by passing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution. The measure would overturn the Biden Administration’s Clean Water Restoration rule and prevent any future administration from issuing similar protections. 

Public Interest Groups Reject H.R. 1

March 28, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The House is preparing to vote as early as Wednesday on H.R. 1.

Biden Administration Issues Visionary Conservation Measures

March 21, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

As part of a larger package of land and ocean conservation measures, the Biden administration today announced the first Ocean Climate Action Plan, which includes a host of initiatives relating to responsible offshore wind, marine protected areas to enhance biodiversity, and enhancing…

CO Advocates Call for Action on Lead in Schools

January 13, 2022 Press ReleaseColorado

Colorado advocates are calling on state legislators to pass the Get the Lead out of School Drinking Water Act during the 2022 legislative session. The bill would protect children from lead exposure by funding water filters and lead testing at…

CDOT Transportation Rule a Critical Step Forward

December 16, 2021 Press ReleaseColorado

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) voted today to approve the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Standard. With this standard in place, CDOT and local transportation planning organizations will be required—for the first time—to consider the climate impacts of transportation projects such…

Denver Releases Climate Protection Fund 5 Year Plan

November 4, 2021 Press ReleaseColorado

The Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency released a 5 Year Plan to allocate the Climate Protection Fund. Denver voters approved the Fund in November 2020 by passing Ballot Measure 2A, which created an additional 0.25% sales tax…

Colorado Energy Office Report a Green Light for Clean Trucks

October 12, 2021 Press ReleaseColorado

The Colorado Energy Office released a report prepared by MJ Bradley & Associates showing that adopting two new policies to get clean trucks on the road can save Coloradans up to $20.4 billion over the next 30 years. The Advanced…

31,974 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in D.C.

July 20, 2021 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Washington D.C. ranks eighth in nation with the most lead pipes per 100,000 people

Colorado First State to Pass Labor-Backed Electrification Policy

June 21, 2021 Press ReleaseColorado

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB21-246 today, making his state the first in the nation to pass an electrification policy with support from organized labor. The Colorado BlueGreen Alliance-backed legislation will help Coloradans upgrade to efficient electric appliances, furnaces, and…