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FERC Must Make Transmission Planning Work

August 17, 2022 Expert BlogCullen Howe

It is up to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to implement new rules that ensure we get the modern, clean, reliable transmission grid we deserve.

Safe Indoor Temperatures Should Be a Right, Not a Luxury

August 17, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJuanita Constible, Joe Vukovich

The groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act will support greater access to life-saving and climate-friendly cooling in people’s homes.

Heat Stress Is Killing Workers. States Can Protect Them.

August 17, 2022 ExplainerUnited States, California, Oregon, FloridaNicole Greenfield

As climate change continues to progress, workers don’t have years to wait for federal rules. So local advocates are helping states create their own.

Congress Should Reject “Polluters Over People” Measures

August 17, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

On the heels of President Biden signing historic climate legislation, polluters are reportedly urging Congress to pass legislation that would erode U.S. action on climate and roll back a host of environmental laws.

Hydrogen: A Targeted Decarbonization Tool but Not a Panacea

August 16, 2022 Expert BlogShruti Shukla, Ade Samuel

A Former Utility Regulator’s Views on Diablo Canyon

August 16, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaRalph Cavanagh

Reprinted statement by Peter Bradford before the California Energy Commission on August 12, 2022 public workshop on the future of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.

Reject the Eleventh-Hour Diablo Canyon Revival Attempt

August 16, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaRalph Cavanagh

Legislators should reject a last minute legislative proposal to extend the lifetime of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.

NRDC President: “This is a Turning Point in the Climate Fight”

August 16, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Biden has signed sweeping climate, tax and health care legislation into law today. 

With the Inflation Reduction Act, Congress Takes a Monumental Step in the Climate Fight

August 16, 2022 NRDC in ActionCourtney Lindwall

Here’s what it took to pass this climate bill and how it could change the game for climate action.

Strengthen the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule to Protect CA

August 15, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaArely Ortiz, Patricio Portillo

California needs to make changes by making the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule stronger in order to benefit its community.

A Strong Start to California's Offshore Wind Plans

August 12, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaJulia de Lamare

Chicago’s Plan for 100 Percent Clean Municipal Electricity

August 12, 2022 Expert BlogChicagoValeria Rincon, Megan Ross

The City of Chicago took an important step forward this week in the transition towards clean, electric buildings.

Cooling India Calls for Timely Action

August 12, 2022 Expert BlogIndiaPrima Madan

Community & Advocacy Groups Support GenX Health Advisory by Moving to Intervene In Chemours Case Against EPA

August 12, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

A coalition of community, public health, and environmental justice groups and Southeastern North Carolina residents has moved to intervene in a legal challenge by chemical manufacturer Chemours to the drinking water health advisory recently issued by the Environmental Protection Agency…

“A Great Tide Has Turned ...When We Need It Most”

August 12, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

The House passed legislation today that contains the strongest U.S. climate action ever.