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Wilmington’s Battle With GenX, a Dangerous Teflon Chemical

April 2, 2020 DispatchNorth CarolinaJodi Helmer

A toxic chemical discovered in the drinking water system serving communities along North Carolina’s Cape Fear River raised the alarm about contamination from the nearby Chemours chemical plant. Although levels of GenX, used to make nonstick products, have receded, the…

The Revitalization of This Former Coal Town Starts Now

April 1, 2020 NRDC in ActionPeoria, IllinoisNicole Greenfield

Following a landmark settlement agreement, $8.6 million will be invested back into projects that uplift the community of Peoria, Illinois, where a dirty coal plant is scheduled to close by the end of 2022.

Ontario’s Own Donald Trump

April 1, 2020 Expert BlogCanadaJennifer Skene

Groups Petition EPA Over Reckless Non-Enforcement Policy

April 1, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency must issue an emergency rule protecting public health following its recent non-enforcement policy that encourages industries to stop monitoring and reporting pollution in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a petition filed today by…

Environmental Priorities Round Out NYS Budget

April 1, 2020 Press ReleaseNew York

Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature today unveiled a series of critical environmental priorities as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 New York State Budget – including a much-needed boost to developing renewable energy projects, a ban on…

State's New Permit Fails to Protect Salmon and the Bay-Delta

March 31, 2020 Expert BlogDoug Obegi

Six Facts About Trump’s Clean Cars Rollback

March 31, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesLuke Tonachel

The administration’s weak vehicle emissions standards hurt public health and harm the economy. They won’t hold up in court.

Alberta Invests Billions to Build Polluting Keystone XL

March 31, 2020 Expert BlogCanadaNRDC

Despite efforts to prop up the dirty tar sands pipeline with subsidies, our court battle to stop the project is far from over.

Alberta Announces Massive Subsidies for Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline

March 31, 2020 Press ReleaseAlberta

The government of Alberta announced today that it is making a direct investment of more than $1 billion into the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline and a further $4.2 billion in loan guarantees. NRDC will continue to fight this project…

NRDC’s Gina McCarthy: Trump’s Attack on Cleaner Cars “Makes No Sense’’

March 31, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Trump administration today took steps to gut vehicle pollution and fuel efficiency standards, which reduce massive amounts of toxic air and climate pollution from the nation’s cars and trucks.

The Trump Plan to Decimate California's Salmon

March 30, 2020 Expert BlogKate Poole

As the Ocean Encroaches, this Washington State Tribe Is Building Its Next Chapter

March 30, 2020 DispatchWashingtonJodi Helmer

The Quinault Indian Nation is one of several Pacific Northwest tribes planning for relocation, among many other climate adaptation strategies.

Pittsburgh Agrees to Replace Thousands of Lead Pipes to Clean Up Its Drinking Water

March 30, 2020 Expert BlogNRDC

Negotiated by local groups, the settlement will address the city’s long-standing lead contamination while prioritizing the health of its most vulnerable residents.

COVID-19: Why Most Don’t Need to Stockpile Bottled Water

March 30, 2020 Expert BlogTracy Quinn

During COVID crisis, leave bottled water for those who really need it.

Michigan to Reconnect Homes to Water, End Shut-offs During COVID-19 Crisis

March 29, 2020 Press ReleaseMichigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued a moratorium on the practice of shutting off water in homes with unpaid bills. The order also requires already disconnected homes to be safely reconnected to water. For years, community activists in Detroit and…