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North Carolina Real Estate Commission Petitioned to Disclose Flood History

December 1, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

The Southern Environmental Law Center today petitioned the North Carolina Real Estate Commission to require sellers to disclose to potential buyers information about past flood damages on behalf of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), North Carolina Justice Center, MDC, North Carolina…

Fixing a Broken Planet: The Pathway Toward a Transformative Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

November 30, 2022 OverviewInternationalPaul Todd, Zak Smith

Only a fundamental, system-wide reorganization across technological, economic and social factors, including paradigms, goals and values, will produce the changes we need to secure life as we know it.

Jeffries: A Skilled and Trusted Leader Devoted to Environmental Justice

November 30, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

House Democrats elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York to become their leader, the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.

P&G’s Forest Degradation Claim Warrants SEC Scrutiny

November 30, 2022 Expert BlogCanadaJennifer Skene, Shelley Vinyard

When 67% of Procter & Gamble’s voting shareholders resoundingly urged the company two years ago to address its role in driving deforestation and forest degradation, P&G had the opportunity to embrace environmental leadership, divesting itself from the destruction of climate-critical…

Q&A: Chicago Advocates on Equity in Decarbonization Policies

November 29, 2022 Expert BlogIllinois, Chicago, United StatesGina Ramirez

Courtney Hanson of People for Community Recovery and Yessenia Balcazar of Southeast Environmental Task Force talked with NRDC’s Gina Ramirez about the importance of Chicago introducing equitable building decarbonization polices that benefit its communities.

NRDC Mourns the Loss of Rep. McEachin: “a towering leader of conscience”

November 29, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., died Monday after a long struggle with cancer, just weeks after being elected to his fourth term in Congress.

Dr. Veena Singla Re-Appointed to EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee

November 28, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Dr. Veena Singla, Senior Scientist at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has been re-appointed to the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.

NRDC Petitions NOAA to Strengthen Sanctuaries

November 22, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlison Chase

NRDC petitions the administration for new regulations to revive America’s unique marine parks.

How "Clean" Is PA's New H2 Subsidy? It's Up to the Feds.

November 22, 2022 Expert BlogPennsylvania, United StatesMark Szybist

Another Round of Oil & Gas Leasing, With Rules Still M.I.A.

November 22, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, WestJosh Axelrod

With nearly 325,000 acres across five states now up for potential leasing in Spring 2023, the BLM continues to move forward with largely unfettered onshore oil and gas leasing on federal public lands despite the escalating climate crisis. 

NY Crypto Moratorium Gets Governor’s Signature

November 22, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

Today Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a limited, two-year moratorium on crypto mining operations in New York State. Under the new bill, the Department of Environmental Conservation will also be required to study the environmental impacts of the crypto…

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

November 22, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

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 special coastal…

Stakeholders Recommend Major Boost to Water Heater Standards

November 21, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJoe Vukovich

Making Good on California's Clean Transportation Promises

November 21, 2022 Expert BlogCalifornia, United StatesCarter Rubin, Zak Accuardi

Environment, health, and justice groups are looking for the Governor and Legislature to ensure California's transportation investments match its lofty climate goals.

The Clean Energy Future: How We Get There Matters

November 21, 2022 Expert BlogNorth Carolina, United StatesDr. Anna Reade, Dr. Katie Pelch

A clean and sustainable energy future is needed for addressing climate change, but how we get there matters. In the midst of global efforts to clean up and eliminate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), Chemours is doubling…