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Understanding CA’s Low-Income Housing Stock to Electrify It

September 28, 2020 Expert BlogMerrian Borgeson

California could electrify millions of homes while giving an economic boost to the residents who need it most, but policies must be designed with an understanding of where and under what conditions low-income Californians live. A new, in-depth analysis of…

New Report: Equitable Pathways to Meet Colorado's Climate Goals

September 28, 2020 Press ReleaseColorado

A new report released today shows how Colorado can reach its ambitious climate goals in a way that cuts dangerous pollution, particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution. The findings highlight the need for swiftly powering the electric sector…

Pebble Mine: “Tapes? What Tapes??”

September 28, 2020 Expert BlogJoel Reynolds

Ignoring shocking undercover videotapes released last week, CEO of Canadian owner of proposed Bristol Bay copper mine asserts “rule of law” dictates approval of federal permit.

DWR Is Suing Everyone for a Blank Check for a Delta Tunnel

September 28, 2020 Expert BlogDoug Obegi

In the middle of a pandemic, an economic recession, and everything else that 2020 is throwing at us, in early August the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) filed a lawsuit against every Californian to authorize spending an unlimited amount…

NRDC v. R. Zinke et al. (International Wildlife Conservation Council)

September 28, 2020 Court CaseInternational, United States, AfricaClosed

The Trump administration’s International Wildlife Conservation Council—which promoted the killing of elephants, lions, and giraffes by U.S. trophy hunters—was unbalanced, deceitful, and illegal.

Committing to Equitable Climate Action in Colorado

September 28, 2020 Expert BlogColoradoAriana Gonzalez, Arjun Krishnaswami

A new report outlines pathways for the state to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reductions required by HB-1261—as well as the health and equity implications of statewide climate actions.

Despite Major Health Risks, the EPA Plans to Leave Millions of Lead Water Pipes in the Ground

September 27, 2020 Expert BlogNRDC

Rather than strengthening the desperately outdated Lead and Copper Rule to protect people’s—especially children’s—health, the agency chose to weaken it.

EPA’s New Drinking Water Rule Leaves Millions of Toxic Lead Pipes in the Ground to Contaminate a Generation of Children

September 27, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

A draft of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final revision of the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) revealed today indicates the agency will significantly weaken public health protections against lead contaminated drinking water being delivered to millions of homes…

California's Climate Investment Framework Funds the Future

September 25, 2020 Expert BlogDoug Sims

The State of California released its Climate Investment Framework yesterday as a part of several bold climate announcements during 2020 Climate Week.

NRDC Announces Support for California’s Proposition 15

September 24, 2020 Expert BlogVictoria Rome

With the Schools and Communities First initiative, voters have an opportunity to provide more stable funding to cities and counties, including K–12 schools and community colleges.

2020 Road from Paris: Climate Ambition Is Not Canceled

September 24, 2020 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal

Find out more about India's action on climate change in 2020 in the Road from Paris Issue Brief released at Climate Week NYC.

Why You Should Care About the CFTC Report on Climate Risk

September 24, 2020 Expert BlogRoger Baneman

The recent CFTC Report on climate risk and the US financial system is an important call for action.

Pebble Mine Self-Destructs, CEO Resigns, Permit Denial Urged

September 24, 2020 Expert BlogJoel Reynolds

Pebble Limited Partnership CEO Tom Collier resigns two days after release of undercover videos showing him bragging to hoped-for investors about political influence to promote a massive 200-year mining scheme at the headwaters of Bristol Bay.

Celebrating National Public Lands Day

September 24, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesSharon Buccino

Like millions of others, I am developing a newfound appreciation for the outdoors, but access to nature does not look the same for everyone.

PA Governor Wolf Vetoes Legislation to Block Climate Action

September 24, 2020 Press ReleasePennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf today vetoed House Bill 2025 which sought to strip the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of its existing legal authority to regulate carbon pollution across all sectors and block Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas…