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Pebble Mine 2023: Tribes Win Veto, State Hail Marys SCOTUS

December 14, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, AlaskaJoel Reynolds

Pebble Mine: Year in Review. After EPA issues rare veto of massive Bristol Bay mine, Dunleavy Administration throws lifeline to Canadian owner, lodging dubious claims in U.S. Supreme Court.

A Permitting Plan That Can Get the Job Done

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Key House lawmakers unveiled landmark legislation today that would spur the investments in electricity transmission needed for the clean energy transition while ensuring equitable and efficient permitting.

NRDC Announces Christy Goldfuss as Executive Director

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – Christy Goldfuss has been named Executive Director of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), where she will strengthen the organization’s advocacy, manage internal operations and help guide a new generation of executive leadership at a pivotal moment in environmental stewardship.

U.S. Gas Policy Fell Flat in 2023: The Climate Demands Better

December 13, 2023 Expert BlogLouisiana, Texas, Virginia, West VirginiaGillian Giannetti, Morgan Johnson

2023 had the potential to be a banner year for gas and LNG reform. Sadly, U.S. regulators failed to meet the moment.

NRDC: COP28 Sends Clear Message: Twilight for Fossil Fuels

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON — Global climate talks concluded in Dubai with an agreement to triple renewable energy, double the pace of energy-efficiency gains, phase-out fossil fuels, and end deforestation and forest degradation as part of a larger long-term strategy to steadily reduce…

COP28 Delivers Call for Global Action on Forest Protection

December 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesJennifer Skene

The protection of climate-critical forests around the world has put down roots at the center of climate ambition.

Doctors, Farmers, and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Neonic-Limiting Bill

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With 18, days left to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A / A7640), New Yorkers have called for action from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Use of Antibiotic as Citrus Pesticide Is Unlawful, Vacates EPA Approval

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseSan Francisco

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of farmworkers and public-interest groups’ call for reversal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of the medically important antibiotic streptomycin as a pesticide on citrus crops.

Yes, We CAN Get the Lead Out—Without Making Water Bills Unaffordable

December 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

Efficiency Standards: 2023 in Review

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Joe Vukovich

2023—another banner year for federal energy efficiency standards!

Building the Foundation for Industrial Decarbonization

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesChristina Theodoridi

In 2023, the U.S. government sent a strong signal for decarbonization of industry that caught the eye of private investors. 2024 will be the year to build.

Climate Week 2023: Indigenous Communities March with Determination

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogNew York CityClaudia Blanco Nuñez

The fight against environmental harm, economic dependence, and negative health impacts from fossil fuel development on Indigenous land is a centuries-long tale.