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Senate leaders introduce Arctic Refuge Protection Bill

September 12, 2019 Press ReleaseArctic

U.S. Senators take important step toward protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Going Under: Long Wait Times for Post-Flood Buyouts Leave Homeowners Underwater

September 12, 2019 ReportUnited StatesAnna Weber, Rob Moore

FEMA has funded thousands of voluntary buyouts, in which local or state governments purchase flood-damaged properties from willing sellers at pre-flood values and preserve the land as open space. However, FEMA’s current buyout programs already struggle to meet existing need…

How Long Does It Take to Get a FEMA Buyout for a Flooded Home?

September 12, 2019 ExplainerUnited States, KentuckyKeith Mulvihill

Millions of people in America could be displaced by rising sea levels and repeated flooding. Yet, as Kentucky resident Olga McKissic learned, it can take years to get the help needed to move to higher ground.

Towering Possibilities in India: Efficient Buildings

September 11, 2019 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal, Prima Madan

Senate Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save the North Atlantic Right Whale

September 11, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

After a deadly summer for North Atlantic right whales, Senators Booker (D-NJ), Isakson (R-GA) and Carper (D-DE) lead bipartisan bill to support their recovery

N.C. House Majority Overrides Governor Cooper’s Budget Veto

September 11, 2019 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

After explicitly proclaiming there would be no votes this week – and with only half of the General Assembly present – the North Carolina House majority voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s budget veto today. Under the majority-backed budget, approved…

Racial Injustice: Why We Need to Act Now

September 10, 2019 PerspectivesUnited States

NRDC’s Dawone Robinson discusses how social, political, and economic inequities lead to environmental injustice.

Reconsidering the Economics of Gas Pipelines

September 10, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesGillian Giannetti

A Rocky Mountain Institute study finds that gas pipelines and power plants proposed today are at a high risk of becoming stranded by 2035, as cheaper, cleaner energy alternatives outcompete them. Such a result would leave millions of ordinary consumers…

Dorian, Florence, Etc: The World at One Degree of Warming

September 10, 2019 Expert BlogNorth Carolina, South CarolinaRob Moore

Recent flooding and hurricanes have made it clear that climate change is a clear and present danger.

Planned Gas Plants & Pipelines Likely “Stranded” in Future

September 10, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesAmanda Levin

A new Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) study finds that cheaper, cleaner energy alternatives will outcompete most proposed gas power plants.

Trump Administration Guts Collection of Data on Toxic Chemicals

September 10, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler today announced an irresponsible plan to scale back the use of animal testing for laboratory studies on chemicals. Animal tests help scientists discover life-saving treatments and can also help identify chemicals that harm people…

General Electric’s Coal Plant Profiteering Needs to End Now

September 9, 2019 Expert BlogInternational, AfricaHan Chen

The U.S.-based giant General Electric (GE), wants to carry on quietly with business activities that seriously endanger millions of people and the planet.

Stand Up for Safe Drinking Water in New York State

September 9, 2019 Expert BlogNew YorkKimberly Ong

Get harmful chemical contaminants out of New York State's drinking water.

General Electric’s Coal Plant Profiteering

September 9, 2019 Issue BriefUnited StatesHan Chen

GE’s involvement in coal projects will lock in carbon emissions, local pollution, and economic harms across the globe at a time when clean, affordable energy solutions abound.

Arctic Refuge Is Top Priority as Congress Returns

September 9, 2019 Expert BlogArcticNora Apter

In its first days back from recess, Congress will vote on H.R. 1146 to prevent destructive oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The floor vote comes at a pivotal point: The Trump administration is expected to…