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Trump Administration Attacks California over Climate Action in Western States & Quebec

October 23, 2019 Press ReleaseCalifornia, Quebec

The Trump administration announced another lawsuit against the state of California today for participating in the Western Climate Initiative, a cap-and-trade emissions reduction program with western states and Quebec.

Pebble Mine Foes Run Ads Before Congressional Hearing

October 22, 2019 Expert BlogTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Opponents of the Pebble Mine ran a full-page ad today in Politico, calling on Congress to protect Bristol Bay from the political corruption that is currently fast-tracking the gold and copper mining project.

These Environmental Artists Do the Mash—the Monster Mash

October 22, 2019 PerspectivesUnited StatesPatrick Rogers

Laura and Gary Dumm reanimate classic horror-flick monsters in bone-chilling scenes of the Anthropocene.

Perry’s Odd Definition of Progress on Nuclear Waste

October 22, 2019 Expert BlogCaroline Reiser

Rick Perry boasts that under his leadership the Energy Department made progress cleaning up the highly radioactive and chemical waste that is the product of nuclear weapons development. In reality, the Energy Department only weakened standards and reneged on promises…

Drug-Resistant Superbugs: 4th Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

October 22, 2019 Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD

Using latest estimates from Washington University researchers, antibiotic-resistant infections may be responsible for more than twice the number of deaths as overdosing on opiods and other drugs.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Announced as Key Partner for Earth Day 50th Anniversary

October 22, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

Earth Day Network, which coordinates the annual Earth Day, is today delighted to announce that Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) become a key partner for 2020.

Aramark: To Put Customers First, Invest in Their Future

October 22, 2019 Expert BlogSujatha Bergen

Bad News for the Bay-Delta Tomorrow: Trump Admin's New BiOps

October 21, 2019 Expert BlogDoug Obegi

Healthy Energy Efficiency: The Proof Is in the Materials

October 21, 2019 Expert BlogInternationalMichele Knab Hasson

These new resources shine a light on the efficacy of healthy materials and deepen our understanding of how contractors and industry insiders actually use materials. We hope they are informative and useful and that they whet the appetite for healthier…

Trump Finally Uses (Weaponizes) the Clean Water Act

October 18, 2019 Expert BlogCorinne Bell

Michigan Energy Efficiency Plan Primer

October 18, 2019 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez

Michigan has massively benefitted from energy efficiency. It has minimized energy consumption, lowered energy bills, and reduced air pollution for families across the state for years.

Newark Is Still Leaving Thousands Without Safe Water

October 18, 2019 Expert BlogErik D. Olson

Despite continuing lead problems, Newark ends its bottled water program. Thousands are still at risk.

IREDA: Pioneering a Catalytic Green Window in India

October 18, 2019 Expert BlogSameer Kwatra

Last month IREDA, along with NRDC and CEEW held a working session for key IREDA staff to dive deeper into the green window mission and operational plan. Key takeaways from the discussion are summarized in this blog.

We Need a Just Transition—Because We Should Abandon Coal, Not Coal Workers

October 18, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

Taking care of those communities distressed by the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is an economic and ethical imperative.

Vote Reveals Senators Backing Climate Action and Those Opposed

October 17, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Senate is scheduled to vote today on a measure blocking the Environmental Protection Agency’s Affordable Clean Energy rule, which could increase carbon pollution from dirty power plants, the second largest contributor to climate change.