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Despite Dire Climate Reports, Trump’s EPA Drags Us Backward

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogLissa Lynch

Lately just about every other week there’s both a new scientific report warning about the urgent dangers of climate change and a new proposal from the Trump administration rolling back climate protections. Today, Trump’s Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler released…

Senate Confirms Bernard McNamee to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 6, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Senate today confirmed Bernard McNamee to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which regulates interstate electricity and natural gas transmission and sales.

Trump Administration Eases Emissions Standards for New Coal Plants

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogNRDC

The EPA’s move will increase planet-warming carbon emissions at a time when rest of the world is trying to fight climate change.

As Miami Battles Sea-Level Rise, This Artist Makes Waves with His “Underwater Homeowners Association”

December 6, 2018 PerspectivesFlorida, United StatesPatrick Rogers

Xavier Cortada’s elevation markers are a colorful yet painful reminder of what Floridians stand to lose from climate change.

Michigan Leads Midwest in Rural Clean Energy Boom

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez

A new NRDC report shows that clean energy makes up a greater share of jobs in the rural places in Michigan than in any other Midwestern state, with 1 out of every 24 rural jobs in clean energy industries.

Ameren Offers Biggest Energy Efficiency Plan in MO History

December 5, 2018 Expert BlogLamisa Chowdhury, Laura Goldberg

Workshop Showcases City Actions to Address Air Pollution to Protect Public Health

December 5, 2018 Press ReleaseIndia

Indian state and city government officials, along with experts from international organizations, civil society and academia partners shared plans to further air pollution protections today at the “Role of Cities in Addressing Air Pollution to Protect Public Health,” workshop held…

Building Roots for a More Water Secure California

December 5, 2018 Expert BlogArohi Sharma

Getting the Word Out on Air Pollution and Health

December 4, 2018 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal, Dr. Vijay Limaye

Coordinated action is needed to improve India's air.

Methane Leaks from Oil & Gas Exploration: A Health Nightmare

December 4, 2018 Expert BlogDr. Vijay Limaye

A rollback of methane rules worsens climate change, air pollution & health.

City Misleads Flint Residents: Thousands of Lead Pipes Likely Remain in Flint

December 4, 2018 Press ReleaseFlint

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver made comments today about the status of the effort to rid the city of lead service lines which highlighted the number of excavations the city has overseen, rather than the number of actual lead lines replaced…

Xcel Energy to Go Carbon-Free

December 4, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

Xcel Energy company today announced a goal to eliminate all carbon emissions associated with their generating fleet by 2050. This proposal stands among the most ambitious emissions reductions proposed by America’s major utilities.