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Pennsylvania to Join Regional Effort to Slash Climate-Damaging Power Plant Pollution

October 3, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, PennsylvaniaNRDC

Turning away from its fossil fuel past, the Keystone State is preparing to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative—a significant win for our climate and public health.

Everyone Can Benefit from Electric Homes: Here’s How

October 3, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaAlexis Cureton

Equitable Building Electrification: A Framework for Powering Resilient Communities helps California stave off the climate crisis.

Climate Change and State-Level Health Impacts

October 3, 2019 Issue BriefUnited States, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, WashingtonJuanita Constible

Climate change threatens our health. Here’s what states can do to protect us from the impacts.

Pennsylvania Moves to Join RGGI in Fight Against Climate Change

October 3, 2019 Press ReleasePennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf today directed the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a pathway for Pennsylvania to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) – a multi-state effort designed to cut carbon pollution from power plants across the…

Want a Healthy Planet? Put Energy Efficiency to Work!

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesLara Ettenson, Lauren Urbanek

Energy Efficiency Day in IL: Celebrating EE in CEJA

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, IllinoisLaura Goldberg

Celebrate Efficiency, Congress: Pass Tax Incentives

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesLauren Urbanek

Up in Smoke: Oregon Wildfires Cost Billions in Health Harms

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, OregonJuanita Constible, Dr. Vijay Limaye

New research sheds light on the health costs of climate change.

New Mexico Has a Methane Cloud Visible by Satellite. It Also Has Bold Climate Plans.

October 2, 2019 DispatchNew MexicoTim Vanderpool

As greenhouse gasses fill the sky, a progressive governor and worried residents take on oil and gas—the state’s most powerful industry.

As the Amazon Burns, Jaguars Burn With It

October 1, 2019 DispatchBrazilJason Bittel

How Brazil’s blazes are devastating for these big cats—and for so, so, so much more.

Trump’s Interior Leaves Threatened Species Unprotected

October 1, 2019 Expert BlogLucas Rhoads

Energy Efficiency Tips for Climate-Concerned Youth

October 1, 2019 Expert BlogInternationalEmily Deanne

There are many easy energy-saving steps we all can take to lower our carbon footprints and help reduce the amount of carbon pollution.

Eastern States’ Clean Transportation Plan Takes Shape

October 1, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesBruce Ho

A coalition of 12 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C. is proposing a bold plan to slash pollution from the region’s cars and trucks.

Senators Must Ask FERC Choice Key Questions

October 1, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Donald Trump said he would nominate James Danly to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

San Jose Ups Its Biking Game

September 30, 2019 DispatchSan Jose (California)Corey Binns

In this sprawling Bay Area city, more than half the carbon footprint comes from cars and trucks. So the city is focusing on growing its network of safe bike paths—and fast.