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Biden Administration Should Strengthen National Marine Sanctuary Protections, Conservation and Faith Groups Say

November 22, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - Ten conservation and faith-based organizations, consisting of millions of members, are petitioning the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to strengthen the National Marine Sanctuary System, which America’s iconic underwater parks and the species that live in our…

NRDC President: World Delivers Measured Progress Addressing Climate Crisis at COP27

November 20, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT —Global climate talks at COP27 concluded today with world leaders delivering measured progress to confront the climate crisis—but much more work remains ahead.

COP27: India Climate Event Highlights Solutions for Extreme Heat and Cooling Needs in Heat-Stressed Countries

November 14, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational, India

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT – At COP27 today, environmental leaders from India, Egypt, the United Nations, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and others highlighted the increasing challenges facing hundreds of millions of people in heat-stressed countries and solutions that can protect…

COP27: President Biden Boosts Climate Action Globally

November 11, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

President Biden continued reasserting U.S. climate leadership as he addressed the global community at the COP27 international climate talks today, pledging to increase U.S. support for domestic and international efforts to address the climate crisis.

NRDC Releases Results of Joint GE Study on Interregional Transmission

October 17, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

NEW YORK - NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) released a new study underscoring the net economic, reliability, and resilience benefits of policies that facilitate power-sharing across regions and markets. The study, conducted by GE Energy Consulting, demonstrated that increased sharing…

100 Scientists Call on Biden Administration to Save the Gulf of Mexico Whale

October 13, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Washington, D.C. – In a letter sent today to senior government officials, more than 100 marine scientists are urging the Biden administration to protect the endangered Gulf of Mexico whale, “a unique part of the Gulf’s natural history,” from extinction.

Judge Approves Multi-Million Dollar Clean-Up for Penobscot River

October 11, 2022 Press ReleaseMaine

BANGOR, ME — Today, a Federal District Court in Maine approved a settlement that requires Mallinckrodt US LLC to pay for mercury remediation in the Penobscot River Estuary, concluding a more than two decade long legal fight led by Maine…

Committee Advances Fisheries Bill to Recognize Climate Impacts for the First Time, Strengthen Resilience for Coastal Communities

September 29, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Five leading ocean conservation organizations praise Reps. Huffman, Case, and Peltola’s leadership to update U.S. fishing laws

Hurricane Fiona’s Wake-Up Call: Puerto Rico Can No Longer Wait for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

September 19, 2022 Press ReleasePuerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico this weekend, resulting in flooding, mudslides, infrastructure damages and yet another major blackout across the island. As the hurricane makes its way across the Caribbean, its humanitarian, economic, and infrastructure development toll is…

NRDC and La Borinqueña Comic Unveil Commemorative Cover Art For Five-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria

September 15, 2022 Press ReleasePuerto Rico

NEW YORK, NY – In commemoration of the fifth year anniversary of Hurricane Maria, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and award-winning graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez published new, limited-edition cover art for the comic book La Borinqueña and its special edition…

NRDC Report: Stronger California Heat Stress Rule Can Guide National Worker Protections Against Deadly Heat

September 14, 2022 Press ReleaseCalifornia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As excessive heat fueled by climate change continues endangering millions of people nationwide, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today released a report showing that improvements to California’s 17-year-old outdoor worker heat stress rule—one of the nation’s oldest…

Tribes, Commercial Fishermen, Chefs, Seafood Industry Leaders, Conservation Groups Celebrate Record-Breaking Fishing Season

August 10, 2022 Press ReleaseAlaska

Advocates Double Down, Urge EPA to Finish the Job, End the Threat of Pebble Mine Now

Republican-Led Vote Would Undercut Environmental Reviews

August 4, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While communities across the country face catastrophic flooding, sweltering heat waves and increasing wildfire risks, the Senate took a Congressional Review Act vote today to try and stop commonsense action that ensure the federal government takes climate…

Report: North Carolina Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC — A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in North Carolina – a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The…

Report: New York Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press Release

ALBANY, NY — A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in New York, a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The report…

Report: New Jersey Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press ReleaseNew Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in New Jersey, a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The report…

Representative Casten Introduces Bill to Help More Farmers Plant Cover Crops

July 27, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Casten (D-IL) introduced the Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act with co-sponsor Representative Axne (D-IA). The bill would codify a Good Steward Cover Crop program, which will mirror the Pandemic Cover Crop…

Biden Must Build on Climate Action Momentum

July 20, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden announced a suite of measures today aimed at advancing offshore wind power and protecting workers and communities from extreme heat and other climate risks.

Biden Administration Five Year Offshore Oil & Gas Plan is “Lose‑Lose”

July 1, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today proposed as many as 11 potential offshore leases for oil and gas companies in public waters in the Gulf of Mexico and possibly Alaska for the…

U.S. Leaders Commit to Tackling Illegal Fishing at UN Ocean Conference

July 1, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

LISBON, PORTUGAL – At the United Nations Ocean Conference this week, the United States made a series of announcements elevating its commitment to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and associated labor abuses.