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City and Community Leaders Chat Food and Climate at SXSW

March 31, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Keating, Nina Sevilla

Recognizing that community-driven solutions are necessary to equitably mitigate and adapt to climate change and address food waste, NRDC hosted our "City Food Waste: A Burgeoning Climate Solution" panel.

UK Politicians Warn Biomass Not a Safe Bet for Net Zero

March 31, 2022 Expert BlogInternational, United StatesElly Pepper

Politicians from all major parties released a letter to the Government’s Energy Secretary, expressing significant concerns about the UK’s decision to rely on bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) to meet net zero commitments.

The Real Road to Energy Independence: Clean Car and Fuel Economy Standards

March 31, 2022 Fact SheetUnited StatesMax Baumhefner, Britt Carmon

In deciding how to react to the current crisis, policymakers can deliver for America by adopting strong fuel efficiency and tailpipe emission standards, accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, and investing in a cleaner, more just transportation system that serves…

PA Bill Strips DEP’s Authority to Cut Carbon Pollution

March 30, 2022 Press ReleasePennsylvania

The Pennsylvania House passed HB637 today and it now goes to the State Senate. The bill incorrectly states that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) lacks the authority to regulate carbon pollution from the power sector, then strips the…

Full-Page, Stop Pebble Mine Ad Runs in the New York Times

March 30, 2022 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Ad Calls on EPA to Veto the Pebble Mine and Issue Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska.

NRDC Partners with Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative at EXPO CHICAGO to Highlight the Urgency and Intersectionality of the Climate Crisis

March 30, 2022 Press ReleaseChicago

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative will showcase the work of over 30 artists in an outdoor mural installation with live screen-printing at EXPO CHICAGO from April 7-10. This partnership will harness the power of art to…

NRDC Wraps Up the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session

March 30, 2022 Expert BlogWashingtonRalph Cavanagh

Despite ongoing challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic and remote legislative operations, we concluded Washington State’s short legislative session with notable successes for the climate and environment.

Managing Climate Risks to Protect the Financial System

March 30, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlfonso Pating

Federal regulators have responded to the call from NGOs and senators alike to consider climate risk in bank oversight. This is good news for investors, banks’ stability, and our economy.

California Ocean Day 2022: Celebrating Ocean Protection

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan

While California is home to many world-renowned landmarks, few would hold their same allure without the backdrop of our scenic coast and ocean.

President Biden’s Budget Provides Climate Vision

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlexandra Adams

We encourage Congress to meet the ambition of this vision to tackle the energy and climate crises—and improve lives while doing so.

Biden’s Budget Elevates Heat Protections for Workers

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJuanita Constible

Budget constraints have imperiled OSHA’s mission “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers” throughout its 50-year history and the president’s proposed budget starts to correct this.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Means Big Investments in Safe Water and Lead Pipe Removal

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

The new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law means safer drinking water could be in your family's future, with a $30 billion investment in cleaning up lead, toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS, and other contaminants from our tap water.

“Veto Pebble Mine” Ad Runs in The Hill

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Full-page ad urges EPA to be a hero by permanently protecting Bristol Bay.

Canada’s Climate Plan Has a Logging Industry-Sized Hole

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogCanadaJennifer Skene

Canada’s approach to industrial logging has been one of obfuscation and denial, pushing these emissions off the books.

Canadians Want Action to Protect Forests – New EKOS Poll Confirms

March 28, 2022 Press ReleaseCanada

On the eve of the release of Canada’s major new climate plan, an EKOS poll shows that the vast majority of Canadians want the federal government to take stronger action to protect forests and address logging industry emissions.