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EPA, USDA Roll Out Key Commitments to Critical Rural Water Infrastructure in Underserved Communities

August 2, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Tom Vilsack, and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu launched the Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative today–a commitment to improve water infrastructure in rural…

Bristol Bay’s Salmon Vote “YES!!” on EPA Veto of Pebble Mine

August 2, 2022 Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

2022 Bristol Bay wild salmon run breaks all-time record while beleaguered Canadian owner of widely opposed Bristol Bay gold and copper mining scheme continues to fight EPA’s proposal for veto long sought by region’s residents.

Chicago Teachers Should Be Praised for Fighting for Students

August 2, 2022 Expert BlogChicagoGina Ramirez

Instead of our teachers being able to focus solely on their lesson plans and our students having time to just focus on homework, they’ve had to fight the city to get it to prioritize their health.

Environmental Injustice: Communities of Color in the United States Disproportionately Lack Access to Adequate Sanitation

August 2, 2022 Fact SheetUnited States, AlabamaSarah Tallman

Despite previous calls from UN bodies to fully effectuate the human right to sanitation, the United States must do more to ensure that all residents have access to adequate sanitation.

Report: North Carolina Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in North Carolina – a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The report – "Estimating…

Report: New York Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press Release

A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in New York, a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The report – "Estimating Undisclosed…

Reaching Full Charge: How California’s Charging Infrastructure Investments Can Enable 100 Percent Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Sales by 2035

August 2, 2022 Fact SheetUnited States, CaliforniaKathy Harris, Dr. Simon Mui

Transportation remains the single largest contributor of climate change-causing carbon emissions in California and a significant driver of dangerous air pollution.

Report: New Jersey Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press ReleaseNew Jersey

A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in New Jersey, a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The report – "Estimating Undisclosed…

Interior Must Ensure Responsible Offshore Wind Development

August 1, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesIrene Gutierrez

Big Oil Hits Cash Gusher While Consumers Take Hit

August 1, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJosh Axelrod, Sujatha Bergen

Six of the biggest oil companies with operations in the U.S. raked in nearly $50 billion dollars in just three months, according to a new set of earnings reports.

House Passes Historic National Disaster Safety Board

August 1, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber

Discussing Climate Friendly Cooling in India

July 31, 2022 Expert BlogIndiaPrima Madan, Sameer Kwatra

To discuss what lies ahead for achieving climate friendly cooling, NRDC and TERI are organizing a high-level brainstorming event this week, with the participation of expert stakeholders representing the government, industry, academia and financial institutions.

Senate’s EV Investments Will Cut Energy Bills and Pollution

July 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui, Luke Tonachel, Deron Lovaas

The newly released Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has strong provisions for reducing consumers’ pain at the gas pump, supporting American manufacturing and energy security, and improving public health and the climate by cutting pollution.

Climate Deal: What It Means for Public Lands

July 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJosh Axelrod

The overall proposal includes the largest investments in climate change programs in history, but it also comes with an oil and gas industry chestnut.

Top Climate Elements in Senate Budget Reconciliation

July 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, Washington, D.C.Derek Murrow, Amanda Levin

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will reduce greenhouse gas and other pollutants by giving people clean energy choices at low cost reduce household and business energy bills.