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CO Advocates Call for Action on Lead in Schools

Press ReleaseColorado
Colorado advocates are calling on state legislators to pass the Get the Lead out of School Drinking Water Act during the 2022 legislative session. The bill would protect children from lead exposure by funding water filters and lead testing at…

Proposed Newsom Budget Doubles Down on Climate, Food, and Ag

Expert BlogCaliforniaLena Brook, Arohi Sharma
Governor Newsom’s newly released proposal rightfully recognizes the profound impact of climate change on our state’s food and agriculture system and the need for significant investment.

DOE to Repeal Illegal Dishwasher Rule

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Energy Department announced final plans today to withdraw a loophole for dishwashers, clothes washers, and clothes dryers that opened the door to unfettered water and energy waste.

Governor Wolf Vetoes Anti-RGGI Resolution

Press ReleasePennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf vetoed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 today, which aimed to stop Pennsylvania from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).The resolution was procedurally defective, as the General Assembly failed to adopt it within the statutory timeframe outlined in…

6 Pros of the Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act

Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalElly Pepper
Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA) and Don Young (R-AK) recently reintroduced a bi-partisan bill which aims to tackle the black-market trade in illegal wildlife and seafood products. Here are six reasons to support it.

Governor Newsom Proposes FY 2022-23 Budget Prioritizing Climate Resilience

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Governor Newsom announced the administration’s proposed budget today, highlighting an ongoing public health and science-based response to the coronavirus pandemic, support for children, families, schools and vulnerable communities, and investments to improve our state’s resiliency in the face of the…

NC Energy and Equity Executive Order

Press ReleaseNorth Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper released his climate and equity executive order today, laying out how the state of North Carolina will address some of the most pressing energy and environment issues facing the state.

Standing Up to Attacks on Democracy

Expert BlogUnited StatesManish Bapna
We know that, much as the strength of democracy has a direct bearing on NRDC’s mission, efforts to undermine it benefit those seeking to block environmental protections.

Helping Level the Playing Field for Farmers and Ranchers

Expert BlogUnited StatesLena Brook
Commenting on Biden's Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain, NRDC called on the administration to break up the power of big corporations.