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Western Electricity Market Approval Points to Decarbonization and Consumer Savings

February 2, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaKelsie Gomanie

The California Independent System Operator just took an important next step toward integrating the western grid to better ensure reliability, facilitate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and lower costs to consumers.

Advocates Swarm Against Neurotoxic Neonic Pesticides

February 1, 2023 Expert BlogNew York, AlbanyDaniel Raichel

With evidence of a steadily worsening neonic problem, New York must pass the Birds and Bees Protection Act.

New Ads Thank EPA for Vetoing Pebble Mine

February 1, 2023 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Full page ads running in Washington, D.C., Seattle and Alaska thank EPA for stopping the Pebble Mine and restricting future mining of the Pebble deposit in Alaska’s Bristol Bay.

Destructive Alaska Oil Expansion Has No Place in Energy Future

February 1, 2023 Press ReleaseAlaska

The Biden administration is expected to take a step toward a massive expansion of oil drilling on Alaska’s Western slope, according to media reports, with the imminent release of a final environmental impact statement on ConocoPhillips’ destructive Willow project.

EPA Offers Remedy for Inequitable System That Has Left Low-Income Residents Nationwide with Polluted Water and Unaffordable Water Bills

February 1, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released new guidelines on how to protect low-income communities from sewage pollution without making utility bills unaffordable for low-income residents.

What the New Global Biodiversity Deal Means for Bioenergy

February 1, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalMatt Williams

Three key takeaways from the 15th meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Diné Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment et al. v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management et al.

February 1, 2023 Court CaseNew MexicoActive

The BLM failed to consult tribal communities and consider environmental impacts before it approved fracking permits in the Greater Chaco region of New Mexico.

Sustaining Progress Towards Clean Air In India

February 1, 2023 Expert BlogIndiaDr. Kim Knowlton, Dr. Vijay Limaye

Stronger action is needed to meet India's clean air goals.

It’s Time to Stop the Unnecessary Use of Harmful Chemicals

January 31, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Anna Reade

Governments and businesses should implement the essential-use approach to phase out known nonessential uses of chemicals of concern immediately.

NRDC Statement on Climate Smart CARB Appointments

January 31, 2023 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Governor Gavin Newsom appointed six members to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) late yesterday.

Prioritize Environmental Justice in Chicago

January 31, 2023 Expert BlogIllinois, ChicagoGina Ramirez

We need a real commitment to ensure that environmental racism will not be tolerated in Chicago.

Six Colorado Basin States Lay Down a Marker for California

January 31, 2023 Expert BlogArizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, WestEd Osann

The "Consensus Based Modeling Alternative" is a positive development in addressing the current water emergency. It’s unfortunate that California did not join in this recommendation.

Proponents of CA Water Infrastructure Cause Permit Delays

January 31, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaDoug Obegi

The permitting process isn’t broken. What’s most lacking is good faith by proponents of new infrastructure projects.

EPA Protects Bristol Bay, Alaska with Pebble Mine Veto

January 31, 2023 Press ReleaseAlaska

The Biden Administration today dealt a blow to the massive and controversial gold and copper mining project in Bristol Bay, Alaska called the Pebble Mine. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Final Determination under Section 404(c) of the Clean…

Epic Victory for Bristol Bay: EPA Kills Pebble Mine

January 31, 2023 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just blocked a massive gold and copper mine in Alaska.