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Filling the Blanks of an Empty Clean Energy Budget Proposal

February 15, 2018 Expert BlogElizabeth Noll, Arjun Krishnaswami

The Trump administration rolled out its Fiscal Year 2019 budget for the U.S. Department of Energy this week. As feared, it proposed disastrous cuts with very few details and was devoid of new ideas for clean energy and energy efficiency…

Judge: Trump’s Delay on Energy Efficiency Standards Illegal

February 15, 2018 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek

A federal judge ruled today that the Trump administration illegally delayed four energy efficiency standards that will save America’s consumers and businesses more than $8 billion in energy costs, finding that delaying the standards was “a violation of the Department’s…

Court: Trump Administration Illegally Delayed 4 Efficiency Standards

February 15, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

A federal judge today ruled the Trump administration illegally stalled four energy efficiency standards that could save U.S. households and businesses at least $8 billion, agreeing with the Natural Resources Defense Council, other public interest groups, 11 states, and the…

Erasing Climate Change from EPA Budget Won't Fix the Problem

February 15, 2018 Expert BlogClare Morganelli

For the second year in a row, Administrator Scott Pruitt has proposed an Environmental Protection Agency budget that slashes climate research and protection programs.

Calling on Michigan Climate and Clean Energy Mayors

February 15, 2018 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez

Over 600 Michigan residents are pushing their Mayors to sign on to a letter asking the Public Service Commission if building a one billion dollar gas plant is necessary, when cleaner, cheaper options are available.

Caribou Action Plan Must Set Stage for Federal Leadership

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogAnthony Swift

Canada releases its Action Plan for boreal caribou—but action on the ground is needed to ensure that this iconic species and its boreal home aren't lost.

No Love for the Ocean: Trump’s Fossil Fuel Grab

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogSandy Aylesworth

Last Thursday, the Federal administration brought an offshore oil drilling dog and pony show to Sacramento, instead of hosting a listening session with live testimony from concerned citizens.

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Underinvests in Water

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogBecky Hammer

Trump's infrastructure plan doesn’t put its money where its mouth is. As a result, it’ll barely make a dent in our water infrastructure needs.

New Yorkers Reject Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plan

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogAlison Chase

49 Groups’ (Energy Efficiency) Love Letter to Gov. Cuomo

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogSneha Ayyagari, Jackson Morris

NRDC, along with 48 organizations, sent a letter to Governor Cuomo urging him adopt a nation-leading energy efficiency plan that is ambitious and equitable.

WH Infrastructure Plan Could Have a Costly Maintenance Bill

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogJoel Scata

President Trump’s Infrastructure plan, promoted as providing the American public with 21st century roads, railways, airports, and drinking water facilities, utterly fails to ensure that such infrastructure is built for a 21st century climate.

Trump’s Immoral Budget Ignores America’s Clean Water Needs

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogJon Devine

NRDC, EEI Recommendations Will Spur Clean Energy Progress

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh

At the close of a lively debate before the nation’s utility regulators, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today released a joint statement supporting new utility policies to accelerate America’s transition to a clean…

Will McDonald's Make 2018 the Year of the Cow?

February 14, 2018 Expert BlogLena Brook

Conservation Groups and Congressman Blumenauer Call for Action on Pollinator-killing Pesticides

February 14, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

Groups Collect Thousands of Comments Urging EPA to Rein in Pesticides