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Groups Demand McNamee Recuse Himself from Official Business Relating to Coal & Nuclear Bailout

December 18, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

Clean energy advocates today called upon new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) member Bernard McNamee to recuse himself from cases relating to federal efforts to bail out the coal and nuclear industries. The filing with FERC is a necessary legal…

Report: Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Among Ten Species Imperiled by the Trump Administration

December 18, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

Securing Its Habitat Is Crucial to Its Recovery

Climate Change Literature that Made Waves in 2018

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogRob Moore

What were the books, reports, articles, etc. that that made waves in the arena of climate change in 2018? Find out what made my recommended reading list this year.

Protecting Chihuahuan Grassland Habitat of Migratory Birds

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogCarolina Herrera

NRDC’s new Story Map celebrates the extraordinary Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands and highlights the need to protect this natural habitat and its water resources for generations to come.

The Dirty Scheme to Make Americans Buy More Gasoline

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogRhea Suh

The Trump administration has been bowing to oil companies to try and gut commonsense rules that were saving people billions of dollars and helping to protect our climate.

It’s Clear as a Bell: Risky ACP and MVP Must Be Stopped Now

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogAmy Mall

NRDC and many others have long pointed out the immense risks to water supplies and excessive costs to Virginians from two unneeded gas pipeline projects, and now they must be stopped once and for all.

Climate Action Must Include Forest Protection

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogJennifer Skene

2019: A Year of Climate Ambition for Chile

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogAmanda Maxwell

The coming year will be a critical one for our planet. As the host of COP25, Chile specifically and Latin America more broadly have a wide-open opportunity to demonstrate vision and leadership on ambitious action that helps the entire world…

NY Utilities Seek to Jumpstart EV Charging With New Proposal

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogNoah Garcia

Building Towards a More Permeable Roadscape for Wildlife

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogMontanaDr. Jennifer Sherry

Opportunity Zones: Who Benefits?

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogStephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, Sasha Forbes, AICP, Marissa Ramirez

Looking Forward: A Timeline for IL's Clean Energy Programs

December 17, 2018 Expert BlogUnited StatesSamuel Garcia

The distributed generation and community solar programs established by the Future Energy Jobs Act will help ensure that the benefits of solar generation are enjoyed throughout Illinois. As these programs take off and implementation ramps up, it is worth keeping…

Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands

December 17, 2018 OverviewMexico, United States, Canada

The largest desert in North America is home to biodiverse grasslands that store large amounts of carbon and contribute to the livelihood of millions of people. Yet, these grasslands are highly threatened by human activity and a changing climate.

Hundreds of Workers Who Cleaned Up the Country’s Worst Coal Ash Spill Are Now Sick and Dying

December 17, 2018 DispatchTennesseeAustyn Gaffney

Ten years after the disaster at a Tennessee power plant, the cleanup crew is seeking justice. At the same time, the Trump administration is weakening protections for this toxic pollution.

Cuomo Calls for Bold Environmental, Energy Action in “2019 Justice Agenda”

December 17, 2018 Press ReleaseNew York

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today unveiled his “2019 Justice Agenda,” outlining a suite of ambitious proposals, including a series of bold environmental and energy commitments.