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House Prioritizes Protecting Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

May 1, 2019 Expert BlogNora Apter

In its first markup of the 116th Congress, the House Natural Resources Committee today approved legislation to restore protections to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Coalition: Update, Extend Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives

May 1, 2019 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek

A broad coalition representing millions of Americans today urged Congress to modernize and extend expired energy efficiency tax incentives, touting the enormous, long-term benefits for both the industry and U.S. consumers.

Offshore Wind in California: Advancements on the North Coast

May 1, 2019 Expert BlogSandy Aylesworth

State Senator, Mike McGuire, hosts hearing to advance California's first offshore wind projects

Bill Buzz: Minnesota Pollinator Protections Near Finish Line

May 1, 2019 Expert BlogDaniel Raichel

Good news for Minnesota’s bees could be on the way.

How Gov. Northam Wins the Game of Thrones

May 1, 2019 Expert BlogWalton Shepherd

Illinois: Fossil Fuel–Free by 2050?

May 1, 2019 DispatchIllinoisSusan Cosier

Two new bills could put the Prairie State on the path to 100 percent renewable energy within decades.

The Regional Water Board Must Address L.A.’s Runoff Problem

May 1, 2019 Expert BlogCorinne Bell

Los Angeles is known for its iconic waterways that include beautiful beaches and a concrete river. But every day, an estimated 100 million gallons of runoff contaminated with various pollutants flows through L.A.’s massive storm drain system to foul our…

Sharing Solar Benefits: Reaching Households in Underserved Communities of Color in Connecticut

May 1, 2019 Resource

The Connecticut Green Bank’s low-to-moderate income (LMI) focused solar PV programs have had a significant impact on solar penetration in Connecticut’s historically underserved and under-resourced communities. Solar PV adoption in LMI census tracts is now higher than solar penetration in…

West Virginia’s Groundwater Is Not Adequately Protected from Underground Injection

April 30, 2019 ReportWest VirginiaAmy Mall

Regulation and oversight of underground injection in West Virginia has failed to meet all of the state and federal standards the state agreed to uphold, placing drinking water sources at risk.

Omission Accomplished II: The Lack of Municipal Stormwater Enforcement in the Los Angeles Region

April 30, 2019 ReportLos AngelesCorinne Bell

Despite the fact that urban runoff has been regulated in the Los Angeles region since 1990, it remains the most significant source of surface water pollution in the area.

House Leads on Climate Crisis as Political Heat Builds

April 30, 2019 Expert BlogDavid Doniger, Jake Schmidt

The House of Representatives is set this week to pass its first major climate legislation in 10 years—the first step to address the climate crisis and the rapidly rising public demand for climate action.

EPA Backs Industry, Defending Carcinogenic Herbicide Glyphosate

April 30, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

But the toxic chemical, more commonly known as Roundup, was just found by the administration’s own science advisors to threaten public health.

California Sets the Path Toward a Clean Electric Grid

April 30, 2019 Expert BlogMohit Chhabra

The California Public Utilities Commission just affirmed its commitment to our state's environmental goals by making sure that all companies responsible for providing power to Californians must comply with the Golden State’s carbon reduction mandates.

UN Recognizes Resistance Crisis, but Soft Pedals Solutions

April 30, 2019 Expert BlogAvinash Kar

To keep our life-saving drugs working, we need urgent reform to the way they are used.

Newark’s Lead Crisis Continues: Even Higher Levels in 2019

April 30, 2019 Expert BlogNewarkErik D. Olson

The first few months of 2019 have brought disturbing news for Newark residents—skyrocketing levels of lead in drinking water. Since the start of the year, more than 10 percent of Newark’s reported drinking water samples have exceeded 66.9 parts per…