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UN General Assembly Reinforces Accountability for Climate Polluters

Press ReleaseNew York, International
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution yesterday affirming the International Court of Justice’s ruling that countries have an obligation to reduce carbon pollution within their borders and are legally responsible to live up to climate pledges, while reducing…
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How Solar Will Keep the ACs Humming This Summer: Key Takeaways from NERC’s Summer Assessment

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesChristy Walsh, Dr. Yamit Lavi
New, clean energy is critical to keeping the lights on and air conditioners humming.
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States Can Act Now to Create Workplace Heat Standards

BackgrounderUnited StatesJuanita Constible
There are several pathways to heat standards, which vary by the different buckets of state plan states and territories.

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EPA’s Gift to Polluters will Fuel Climate Crisis and Harm Health

Press ReleaseUnited States
In the last days of the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to issue a rule today seeking to exempt some of the nation’s biggest polluters—including producers of oil and gas, chemicals, cement, steel and aluminum—from future Clean…

EPA Finalizes Rule That Would Censor Science

Press ReleaseUnited States
Bowing to the whims of coal barons, the nuclear industry, and chemical companies, the Trump administration is announcing a final rule today that would severely restrict the use of peer-reviewed science in setting pollution and toxic chemical limits.

EPA Retains Weak Smog Rule, Leaving Millions with Unsafe Air

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a rule keeping the current limits on smog in place, foregoing the opportunity to better protect the public, reduce asthma attacks and save thousands of lives with a stronger standard.

Congress Set to Pass Omnibus Bill With Key Energy Provisions

Press ReleaseUnited States
Congress is poised to pass an omnibus spending and pandemic relief package today that will have broad impact on people and the economy. The bill includes an agreement to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons and provide new government support…

Pinto Abalone Among 10 Species Threatened by Wildlife and Plant Trade

Press ReleaseUnited States
Global trade in wildlife is a multi-billion-dollar industry and a major threat to species in the U.S. and worldwide, according to a report released today by the Endangered Species Coalition. The report, Trafficked: 10 Species Threatened by the Wildlife Trade…

NRDC CEO & President Gina McCarthy to Join Biden Administration

Press ReleaseUnited States
NRDC President & CEO Gina McCarthy has been hand-picked by President-elect Joe Biden to become the nation’s first-ever National Climate Advisor. This senior White House position, reporting directly to the president, will head the newly formed White House Office of…