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Rather than strengthening the desperately outdated Lead and Copper Rule to protect people’s—especially children’s—health, the agency chose to weaken it.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

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…

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.

The Methane Math for Gas Tankless Water Heaters

September 24, 2020 Expert BlogPierre Delforge

Gas tankless water heaters may not be that much better for the climate when accounting for methane emissions—the primary component of gas and a climate-warming super pollutant—finds a study by Stanford researchers.

We Can All Speak for the Trees: A Guide to Advancing Sustainability and Equity Through Forest Planning

September 24, 2020 ResourceSharon Buccino

Land designated as a National Forest belongs to the American people—and we, ordinary citizens, have a say in how that land is managed. This guide will help individual citizens and advocacy groups engage in forest planning and ensure sustainable and…

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.

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.

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.

House Energy Bill Is an Important Step Forward on Innovation

September 24, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The House of Representatives is poised to pass an energy package today, a first step on a path toward more comprehensive climate action in the coming years. The House bill includes measures to boost energy efficiency programs and funding, solar…

The Climate Crisis Is Inflicting Costly Damage to Our Health

September 24, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Vijay Limaye

We can’t ignore the profound and expensive human suffering triggered by climate change. Watch our video to see why.

Governor Newsom Announces a Suite of Climate Actions

September 23, 2020 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the State of California will ensure 100 percent electric passenger vehicles by 2035, as well as a host of additional actions.

Advocates Demand Regulation of Toxic Neonic-Treated Seeds

September 23, 2020 Press ReleaseCalifornia

A group of health and environmental organizations filed a legal petition today, calling upon the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to regulate the planting of crop seeds coated with neurotoxic neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) and close a loophole that allows the…