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California’s Landmark Tire Efficiency Standards Will Reduce Fueling Costs and Pollution

August 17, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

Consumer, environmental, and health advocates celebrated the California Energy Commission’s adoption today of first-in-the-nation efficiency standards for replacement tires. The standards will save drivers about $180 in gasoline costs over the lifetime of a set of replacement tires by ensuring…

What Is Climate Change?

August 14, 2026 GuideUnited States, InternationalJeff Turrentine, Melissa Denchak

The lowdown on the earth’s central environmental threat.

Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia Power

August 13, 2026 Press ReleaseAtlanta

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club and SACE (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy) submitted a request to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to formally object to Open AI’s contract for electric service with Georgia Power.

New Poll: 77% of MI Republicans and 87% of Democrats Agree on Water Affordability

August 13, 2026 Press ReleaseMichigan

At a time of deep partisan division, a new statewide poll has found that Michiganders from all political stripes overwhelmingly support making water affordable for every resident, as well as the implementation of a new low-income water affordability program.

Trump Administration Holds Latest Giveaway of Gulf Waters to Oil Industry, First Since “God Squad” Decision

August 12, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Gulf and environmental groups respond to oil auction that threatens region

Replace the Pipes, Invest in People

August 11, 2026 Issue BriefChicagoChakena D. Sims

Lead pipe replacement in Chicago is a golden opportunity for equitable economic growth, jobs, and the protection of Chicagoans’ health.

Chemours and Data Centers: A Love Story

August 11, 2026 BackgrounderUnited StatesCorinne Bell

Recently, Chemours has seen tremendous growth in the “product groups” responsible for manufacturing forever chemicals for use at data centers.

Mapping an Uninsurable Country

August 11, 2026 MapUnited StatesDr. Hope Thompson, Alfonso Pating, Susan Lee

Policymakers can—and must—take steps to prevent a looming home insurance crisis in their state.

Food Waste Depackaging and the Need for Better Regulation

August 10, 2026 BackgrounderDarby Hoover

Both food waste diversion laws and increases in voluntary efforts are driving more food waste away from landfills and incinerators.

Trump’s War on Wind Costs Us $4 Billion

August 6, 2026 Press ReleaseUnited States, New York, California, Louisiana

With latest payoff to an offshore wind company, the Trump administration has spent nearly $4 billion of U.S. taxpayer funds to stop projects that would deliver the electricity our nation needs more than ever.

Senate Majority Farm Bill Fails to Meet the Moment

August 4, 2026 ReactionWashington, D.C.

The Senate Agriculture Committee Majority released draft text of its Farm Bill late Friday ahead of a markup this week.

Kimberly-Clark Announces Research Program to Replace Forest Fiber in Tissue Products

August 4, 2026 ReactionWashington, D.C.

Kimberly-Clark Announces Research Program to Replace Forest Fiber in Tissue Products

Say no to the drilling onslaught near the Grand Canyon

PetitionUnited States

The Trump administration wants to open 200,000+ acres of public lands for oil and gas leasing in the Grand Canyon area. Send a message of opposition.

Why Are the Feds Leasing Public Lands to Big Oil for So Cheap?

August 3, 2026 ExplainerNevada, United StatesShelia Hu

In the sunny Southwest, oil and gas companies can get an acre for as low as $10, while solar companies can barely get a scrap.

Interior Proposes Weakening Arctic Ocean Drilling Safety Standards

August 3, 2026 ReactionWashington, D.C.

Proposed rule would loosen blowout prevention, containment, and oil spill response requirements on the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf