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Automakers Attack States’ Authority to Curb Climate Pollution

Press ReleaseUnited States
As California suffers another season of devastating fires, automakers including General Motors, Toyota, and Chrysler’s parent FCA joined a lawsuit in support of the Trump administration’s effort to strip California and other states of their long-held authority to address climate…

Governor Cooper Must Veto NC Farm Act

Press ReleaseNorth Carolina
The North Carolina General Assembly today voted to approve the Farm Act, which creates a loophole in a decades-old law that prevents industrial hog facilities in the state from making big changes to their facilities if those changes fail to…

NRDC, Groups Sue to Force FDA to Ban Toxic Chemical in Food Packaging

Press ReleaseUnited States
Several environmental and public-health advocacy groups filed a lawsuit today asking a federal court in New York to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s denial of a petition to ban the use of a dangerous chemical, perchlorate, in food packaging…

CA’s Advanced Clean Truck Rule Is a Start but Falls Short

Expert BlogPatricio Portillo
The California Air Resources Board recently proposed the Advanced Clean Truck Rule to bring more medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks to market. It’s a start but ultimately lags rather than leads the industry.

Philadelphia Convenes Private Sector on Climate Action

Expert BlogEmily Barkdoll
Mayor Kenney launched The Climate Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia to connect businesses, colleges and universities, cultural institutions, and other large organizations to share best practices around setting and achieving climate goals.

South Korea Establishes an Emission Control Area for Ships

Expert BlogUnited StatesBarbara Finamore

In a major victory for the environment and public health, South Korea is the second Asian country to set a timetable for requiring oceangoing vessels to switch to ultra-low sulfur fuel when navigating at or near its major seaports.

Lenders: To Preserve Affordable Housing, Manage Climate Risk

Expert BlogBettina Bergöö
Lower-income renters face significantly greater challenges from weather-related disasters than their wealthier counterparts. Given the current prioritization of homeowners in post-disaster recovery, there is an urgent need for increased investment in pre-disaster preparedness in rental housing.