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How Healthy Is America’s Public Health Infrastructure?

March 27, 2020 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

COVID-19 is revealing strengths—and weaknesses—that deserve our attention.

Mobilizing Finance for Electric Vehicle Charging in India

March 27, 2020 Expert BlogSameer Kwatra

Indian government has taken initial steps such as developing a national EV policy, the FAME II scheme, which includes a subsidy for setting up 2,636 electric vehicle charging stations across the country. However, given the size and growth of India’s…

Watered Down Justice

March 27, 2020 ReportUnited StatesKristi Pullen Fedinick

While the Safe Drinking Water Act guarantees all Americans access to clean, drinkable water, it hasn’t worked out that way in practice.

Pittsburgh To Remove Lead Water Pipes by 2026 in Legal Settlement with Community Groups

March 27, 2020 Press ReleasePittsburgh

Agreement Prioritizes Homes with Highest Risk from Lead-Contaminated Drinking Water

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Harmful Petrochemical Bill

March 27, 2020 Press ReleasePennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf today upheld his promise to veto HB 1100 – a bill that would give tax breaks to fossil fuel plants that use fracked gas to manufacture petrochemicals. This comes at a time when Pennsylvanians increasingly want the state to…

EPA Issues Unprecedented “License to Pollute” During Pandemic

March 27, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesNRDC

Amidst a public health crisis, the agency will indefinitely suspend environmental protections that help keep our air and water safe.

California’s New Electric Plan Doesn't Cut Enough Carbon

March 26, 2020 Expert BlogMohit Chhabra

CA Launches $200M in Programs to Reduce Building Emissions

March 26, 2020 Expert BlogMerrian Borgeson

It’s Time to Fill the PA-Sized Hole in the EV Map

March 26, 2020 Expert BlogKathy Harris

Gina McCarthy: EPA Grants “Open License to Pollute”

March 26, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency today issued an “enforcement discretion policy” that would allow industry to pollute without fear of enforcement actions.

Livestock Antibiotic Use Remains Hidden—Until Next Year

March 25, 2020 Expert BlogAllison Johnson

Huge Win for Standing Rock and the National Environmental Policy Act

March 25, 2020 Expert BlogNorth Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, IllinoisDan West, Dr. Jennifer Sass

A federal court orders the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to write a full environmental impact statement for the Dakota Access Pipeline.

How to Prioritize Wellness While Social Distancing

March 25, 2020 Expert BlogMaria McCain

Be intentional about making daily wellness choices toward staying—spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially—balanced while staying put.

Washington Charges Up for Electric Cars

March 25, 2020 Expert BlogDr. Simon Mui, Noah Long

Gina McCarthy: Stimulus Bill is Much Needed. More Work to Do

March 25, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The following is a statement by Gina McCarthy, president and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council, on the COVID-19 stimulus bill announced today by the congressional leadership: