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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.

NRDC: Youngkin Moves Forward on Unlawful RGGI Repeal; Now Faces Legal Peril

June 7, 2023 Press ReleaseVirginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Air Pollution Control Board voted today to attempt to repeal Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Initiative (RGGI). A robust legal challenge will follow the regulation’s publication in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

Debt Ceiling Talks No Way to Fix Federal Permitting

June 2, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - President Biden was expected to sign the congressionally approved debt ceiling package as early as today.

NRDC Launches Ads to Support Climate Standards

June 1, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan

These proposed EPA standards target the two largest sources of carbon emissions—and build on the historic investments passed by Congress last year that will support clean energy and cleaner vehicles.

PJM Rejects Member Plan to Rewrite Penalties

May 24, 2023 Press Release

Earthjustice, NRDC, Penn Future, Public Citizen, Sierra Club, the Sustainable FERC Project, and the Union of Concerned Scientists sent a letter to the PJM board calling on them to reject the May 11 PJM-member proposal to rollback penalties for failed…

Sen. Carper: “A voice of reason and champion for progress”

May 22, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - Four-term U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) announced today that he will retire when his term ends in 2025.

NRDC: Carper Plan Would Modernize Review Process for Clean Energy Projects

May 18, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) put forward a proposal today that would strengthen the federal review and approval process for clean energy projects and power grid improvements.

Report: Colorado Clean Cars Plan Can Save Drivers Millions and Deliver Major Jobs, Health, and Climate Benefits

May 18, 2023 Press ReleaseDenver

Coloradans—who frequently endure unhealthy air pollution largely from gasoline-burning vehicles—stand to receive major jobs, health, and energy savings benefits if the state adopts a strong Colorado Clean Cars plan that would speed up the transition to zero-emissions electric cars and…

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

May 17, 2023 Press ReleaseColumbus

COLUMBUS, OH – 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…

Discharge Petition Offers Way to Avoid Default

May 17, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

House members may begin today to sign onto a discharge petition for a resolution that offers a path to averting a looming federal default and the disastrous consequences it would bring.

Forest Service Permits Construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline

May 16, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Forest Service has issued a decision allowing construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline on public land in the Jefferson National Forest.

Rule Cuts Carbon Pollution from Power Plants that Burn Coal and Gas

May 11, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

The EPA today proposed urgently needed limits on carbon emissions from power plants that burn coal and gas, targeting the source of about a third of U.S. carbon pollution—or a quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions. 

PJM Stakeholders Rewrite Their Own Penalties to Bail Out Gas

May 11, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

During Winter Storm Elliott, gas generators failed to deliver electricity at a nearly disastrous scale and were met with nearly $1.8 billion in penalties as a result. In a meeting today, members of PJM Interconnection voted to go easier on…

Senator Welch Introduces Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture

May 11, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Senator Peter Welch and eleven other senators introduced a bill to reduce barriers to organic agriculture, and a House companion bill led by Congressman Jimmy Panetta is expected soon. The Opportunities in Organic Act of 2023 is designed to help…

White House Proposes Modern Review and Approval Process

May 10, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — 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.

Report: NJ Clean Cars Program Could Save Drivers $60 Billion, Avoid 362 Hospital Visits

May 3, 2023 Press ReleaseNew Jersey

New Jersey can avoid up to 362 hospital visits and save drivers nearly $60 billion by transitioning to zero-emission electric cars and light-duty trucks, according to a new report.

NY Budget Fails to Include NY HEAT Act, But Includes All-Electric Buildings Act and EPF Funding

May 2, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The final New York State FY ‘24 budget has been printed and will be voted on this week. The budget will not include the NY HEAT Act, but includes the All-Electric Building Act and steady funding for the Environmental Protection…

California Adopts Regulations to Combat Freight Pollution 

April 28, 2023 Press ReleaseSacramento

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) took strong action to combat freight pollution by adopting two regulations: the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule and the In-Use Locomotive Rule. These new rules will accelerate the transition towards zero-emission trucks and cut pollution…

NRDC: Senate Votes to Keep Polluting Trucks on the Road

April 27, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The Senate approved a Congressional Review Act joint resolution that would overturn emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks that were issued by the Environmental Protection Agency last year.

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.