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Biden Should Veto Clean Water Act CRA

March 29, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — 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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House is preparing to vote as early as Wednesday on H.R. 1.

NRDC Partners with Art at a Time Like This at EXPO CHICAGO to Highlight the Power of Women & Artists as Climate Advocates

March 21, 2023 Press ReleaseChicago

For the 10th anniversary of EXPO CHICAGO, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has partnered with Art at a Time Like This (ATLT) to create HOW ON EARTH, a climate-focused exhibit from acclaimed artists Janet Biggs, Lily Kwong, Helina Metaferia and…

Biden Administration Issues Visionary Conservation Measures

March 21, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — 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…

IPCC Report an Urgent Call to Global Action on Clean Energy Investment and Climate Assistance

March 20, 2023 Press ReleaseInternational, United States

"The message to President Biden is clear. He must use his authority under existing law to put in place robust new standards to cut the carbon pollution from our cars, trucks and dirty power plants and he must do so…

Federal Highway Administration’s Wrong Turn

March 16, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

New guidance from the Federal Highway Administration fails to live up to President Biden’s executive orders to advance equity and consider climate impacts in federal actions.

Biden Administration Sets Federal Limits on Interstate Air Pollution

March 15, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

Today’s action follows years of federal efforts to compel polluting upwind states to submit adequate state implementation plans with control measures that protect downwind state residents.

Historic PFAS Drinking Water Regulations Proposed by EPA

March 14, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to set limits on the amounts of six toxic “forever” chemicals found in drinking water.

Biden Administration Approves Massive Oil Drilling Project in Alaska

March 13, 2023 Press ReleaseAlaska

The Biden administration approved a massive expansion of oil drilling in Alaska, giving ConocoPhillips permission to begin its Willow project in the state’s western Arctic.

U.S. Department of Transportation Misses Deadline to Suspend Dangerous Trump-Era LNG-by-Rail Rule

March 13, 2023 Press ReleasePennsylvania, New Jersey

Buttigieg urged to act as deadline is missed for the third time

Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against State of Alabama for Sanitation Inequity in Black Communities

March 6, 2023 Press ReleaseAlabama

The compliant from the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice and NRDC (represented by Southern Poverty Law Center) details how Alabama distributes funding for wastewater infrastructure—withholding resources from communities of color lacking proper sanitation access.

Report Shows Benefits of Clean Cars Program

February 28, 2023 Press ReleaseAlbany

New York's clean cars program would provide far-reaching benefits, including savings for drivers and fewer hospital visits.

Reconnecting Communities Divided by Highways

February 28, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced funding for the first set of projects under a new program that will help communities repair the damage done by federal highways.

Advocates Defend ‘the Birds and the Bees’ with Nation-Leading Legislation

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseAlbany

A coalition of organizations flocked to Albany to rein in toxic neonic pesticides.

NJ Votes to Disclose Flood History to Homebuyers and Renters

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseTrenton

The flood-history transparency bill now heads to Governor Murphy’s desk.

Federal Judge Finds Flint Violated Settlement, Orders City to Finish Lead Pipe Replacements and Restore Residents’ Damaged Property

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseFlint

A federal court has found that the City of Flint missed a court-ordered deadline to finish removing Flint’s lead pipes and failed to track where it fixed damage to residents’ properties. As a result of the late Friday ruling, the…

World Bank President Needs to Lead a Climate Finance Transformation

February 23, 2023 Press ReleaseInternational

The bank cannot stem global poverty without addressing climate hazard and harm.

Groups File Lawsuit to Require California to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds 

February 21, 2023 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Legal challenge calls on state Department of Pesticide Regulation to close loophole on unregulated sale, use of pesticides on seeds.

Proposed Con Ed Settlement Advances Clean Electric System, but Hinders Transition of Gas System

February 17, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York Department of Public Service filed a Joint Proposal this week for resolving the electric and gas utility rate proceedings of Con Edison, which serves New York City and Westchester County.

World Bank Now Can Commit to Leading on Climate Finance

February 15, 2023 Press ReleaseInternational

WASHINGTON, D.C. – World Bank President David Malpass is stepping down, a move called for by NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and others because of Malpass’s insufficient commitment to address climate change.