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Latin America at the Leaders Summit on Climate

April 23, 2021 Expert BlogArgentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, MexicoCarolina Herrera, Jessica Carey-Webb, Amanda Maxwell

The five Latin American countries that participated in the Leaders Summit on Climate – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico – displayed a broad range of ambition. Once again, some countries demonstrated their willingness to be climate action leaders while…

NRDC Statement: CA Governor Newsom Announces Fracking Ban

April 23, 2021 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Governor Newsom announced action to ban new permits for hydraulic fracturing starting in 2024 and called on state regulators to evaluate phasing out all oil production in the state by 2045.

What’s Happening With the Lead and Copper Rule

April 23, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesAngela Guyadeen

Until we get lead lines out, this dangerous neurotoxin will remain a threat to everyone, particularly the development of children.

CA Bill Would Ensure Safer Food Packaging

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaAvinash Kar, Dr. Anna Reade

The California Assembly took another step to protect Californians from toxic, “forever” PFAS chemicals by passing Assembly Bill 1200 (Ting) today.

China Commits to Strictly Control and Phase Down Coal

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogChinaAlvin Lin

At the Leaders’ Summit on Climate, President Xi reiterated China’s commitment to climate action, including by strengthening its efforts to cap and bring down its coal consumption and to transition decisively from coal.

The Kansas Energy Story—and Opportunity

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogKansasGabrielle Berthel, Ashok Gupta

Kansas may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think “renewable energy powerhouse”—but it has become one.

India at the Climate Crossroads

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogIndia, United StatesSameer Kwatra

India has historically contributed little to the climate crisis, but as one of the world’s largest economies, the country is critical to solving it.

Affordable Housing Is Key to a Clean Energy Economy

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesKhalil Shahyd

It was an honor presenting NRDC's recommendations for ensuring that investments in racial equity, affordable housing and transit can ensure clean energy jobs continue to be the fastest growing job sector in the economy.

Cleaning Up Power Plants Is Key to Our 2030 Climate Target

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Doniger

NRDC analysis shows we can cut power plant carbon pollution 85 percent by 2030 as part of a national plan to cut heat-trapping emissions in half.

Getting US Over Halfway to Net Zero by End of this Decade

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy

Cutting U.S. emissions by at least half by decade’s end is ambitious, achievable, and necessary. It also requires deliberate actions to ensure an equitable transition.

New Electric Rates Put Power Back in Californians' Hands

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaAlejandra Mejia Cunningham, Mohit Chhabra

California’s policy makers and IOUs are now taking action to reward Californians for using electricity at the times when it is cleanest and most plentiful, by introducing time-varying pricing plans.

Japan Commits to Cut Climate Emissions 46-50 Percent by 2030

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt

This is a step forward but not yet a strong enough signal from a major economy and climate polluting country.

Canada’s Forward Step on Climate Falls Short

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogCanadaAnthony Swift

Canada’s failure to commit to reducing its emissions by up to 52 percent by 2030 puts it out of step with the United States, demonstrating a failure to come to grips with the long term trajectory of its tar sands…

Biden Administration Must Ban Risky Wildlife Imports

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesZak Smith

The Biden administration has the power to help reduce the risk of a future COVID-like pandemic. It should use it.

Bold Action on Vehicles Needed to Meet Historic Climate Goal

April 22, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesRoland Hwang

The Biden administration should set strong clean cars standards to put us on track for sales of 55% zero emission, electric vehicles by 2030, and Congress should adopt transformational investments in charging infrastructure, manufacturing, consumer incentives, and transit and safe…