The Trump Administration abruptly forced a top pediatrician, and head of its Office of Children's Health Protection, on leave. It seems to be part of a pattern of disregard for good science, and for the protection of children from being…
In defending New York State’s authority to regulate utilities, NRDC is helping to preserve states’ ability to combat climate change and pollution from power plants.
A federal court ruled in favor of New York’s zero-emission credits today, delivering an important victory for states that are seeking to support clean energy.
Hearings this week on the Trump administration's proposal to roll back clean car and fuel economy standards demonstrate the public and experts oppose this dangerous plan.
The American Gas Association (AGA) is out with a report that attempts to contradict the widely-accepted consensus that electrification—the strategic replacement of fossil-fuel burning appliances, vehicles, and industrial equipment with electric versions powered by clean, renewable electricity—will be a key…
In the latest string of attacks on our nation’s natural heritage, the Congressional Western Caucus has put forth the Expanded Wildlife Extinction Package, a suite of nine bills that would weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Tailpipe carbon pollution continues to rise, and it is long past time to put a halt to that trend. That’s why we are so excited to be a part of the 50x50 Commission on U.S. Transportation Sector Efficiency, which is…
The Office on Children's Health Protections worked to safeguard one of our most vulnerable populations—kids, babies, and fetuses—from environmental dangers.
This week Congress will turn its attention to a series of bills that threaten to undermine the Endangered Species Act. Today, the House Natural Resources Committee is holding a legislative hearing on a suite of nine bills that would weaken…
The Trump administration placed renowned public health expert and pediatrician Dr. Ruth Etzel on administrative leave from her position as the head of the Office of Children’s Health Protection at the Environmental Protection Agency without explanation yesterday. The move comes…
The Global Climate Action Summit set the stage for countries to strengthen their targets by 2020 and to help build momentum for other actors to ensure that we are a safer climate trajectory.
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