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A Look Back on Another Year Fighting General Iron

December 21, 2021 Expert BlogChicago, IllinoisGina Ramirez

There is an obvious pattern of environmental racism in the city’s zoning and land-use policies. 

EPA: Say No to Burning Plastic AKA “Chemical Recycling”

December 21, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesDaniel Rosenberg

The Biden administration must stand by its commitments to safeguard the public from toxic chemicals and prioritize protection of communities already overburdened by toxic pollution.

“Chemical Recycling”: A Summer of Disillusionment

December 21, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Veena Singla

I learned that the main form of “chemical recycling” that takes place in the United States is not recycling at all.

2022: Hydrogen Beta Testing Must Ensure Climate-Alignment

December 20, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesRachel Fakhry

Here is a snapshot of the key federal efforts that we’ll be closely following over the next year.

EPA Accelerates Progress Toward Cleaner Vehicles

December 20, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency finalized clean car standards for model years 2023-2026, as President Biden moves to re-establish and strengthen vehicle standards gutted by the Trump administration.

Clean Trucks Rules Are NJ’s First Step

December 20, 2021 Expert BlogNew JerseyKathy Harris, Patricio Portillo

By adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule—which requires an increasing number of zero-emission truck sales each year in the state—New Jersey took a major step to reduce harmful air pollution.

Biden Administration Provides Update on 30x30

December 20, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Biden Administration today released its first annual progress report on its America the Beautiful initiative to reduce biodiversity loss, defend against climate change, and increase equitable access to nature. The report outlines the progress made in conservation and restoration…

No Time for Half Measures to Prevent Extinction in the Delta

December 20, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaDoug Obegi

There is no time for half measures, like those proposed in the Interim Operations Plan, if we are going to stop the destruction of the Bay-Delta’s native fish and wildlife.

“Failure Is Not an Option” on Build Back Better Act

December 19, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

The White House issued a statement today pledging to press on with its Build Back Better legislation in the face of what it called an “inexplicable reversal” on the bill by a Democratic senator.

Debunking Myths Surrounding California's Net Metering Reform

December 17, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaMohit Chhabra

Setting the record straight to allow for a fair judgement on the merits of the proposed net-metering decision in California.

The Show’s Over: Showerhead Efficiency Standard Is Restored

December 17, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesEd Osann

The US Department of Energy finalized a rule this week that eliminates the Trump-era change that allowed for the sale of new multi-nozzle showerhead arrays to bypass the efficiency standard in place for showerheads since 1994.

NRDC Files Critical Comments on Refinery Biofuel Conversion Environmental Review Report

December 17, 2021 Press ReleaseCalifornia

NRDC and a coalition of partners filed technical comments on the Draft Environmental Review of the largest biofuel refinery conversion project in the world today.

Coalition Urges DOE to Address Delays

December 17, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesJoe Vukovich

The agency must finish repealing harmful Trump-administration efficiency standards regulations to avoid needlessly deferring immense consumer and environmental benefits.

India Celebrates Energy Conservation Day

December 17, 2021 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra, Prima Madan

India has taken strong strides on its clean energy transition. While India's energy needs are expected to grow, energy efficiency can help meet them cost-effectively while leaving a better environment for the next generation.

2021 Saw Real Momentum for Clean Materials Procurement

December 17, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesSasha Stashwick

The Biden administration, Congress, and leading states are all taking action to leverage the government’s purchasing power to help decarbonize these important industrial sectors.