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Climate Alliance States Lead on Climate, Economic Growth

September 20, 2017 Expert BlogLuis Martinez, Kit Kennedy

In a forceful show of climate leadership, Governors Andrew Cuomo (NY), Jerry Brown (CA), and Jay Inslee (WA) and former Secretary of State John Kerry came together in New York City today as part of Climate Week to celebrate the…

Utilities Can Boost Electric Vehicles and Cut Carbon

September 20, 2017 Expert BlogLuke Tonachel

We need to ramp up electric vehicles now to protect our planet and electric utilty companies can help make it happen.

Why We Must Protect the Florida Panther

September 20, 2017 Expert BlogAlison Kelly

The critically endangered Florida panther is battling ongoing threats to its survival.

Energy Efficiency Leads Climate Fight at Lowest Cost, Impact

September 20, 2017 Expert BlogSheryl Carter, Dr. David B. Goldstein

What role can energy efficiency play in meeting the U.S. share of global climate goals? This question has been asked in many forums and models, and the answers are always consistent: smarter use of energy in buildings, transportation, and industry…

Lead in Newark’s Drinking Water

September 20, 2017 OverviewNew Jersey, Newark

According to the 2017 letter provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Newark Water Department has been instructed, and is required by federal law, to undertake the following actions in response to the lead contamination issue.

UPDATE: Small Lawn Care Product Will Bring Huge Water Savings

September 19, 2017 Expert BlogEd Osann

California's investor-owned energy utilities, led by Pacific Gas & Electric, are proposing new standards for spray sprinkler bodies that could save jaw-dropping amounts of tap water, as well as the energy to pump and treat it.

Sunshot Target Achieved Three Years Early, But Clouds Linger

September 19, 2017 Expert BlogKevin Steinberger

It's clean energy success story that even the Trump administration thinks is worthy of praise—but it’s now imperative that it not do anything to impede the remarkable progress of the solar industry.

NRDC “80 by 50” Report: Dramatically Boosting Clean Energy Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Pollution 80% for a Safer Climate Future

September 19, 2017 Press Release

While President Trump retreats, NRDC’s groundbreaking blueprint calls for major climate action to slash greenhouse gases & increase energy efficiency, wind and solar power and super-clean vehicles; yielding benefits 7 times the cost

EPA’s Clean Air Nominee has Long Record of Attacking Health Protections

September 19, 2017 Press Release

Environmental Groups' Letter to Senators says President’s pick to head EPA’s Office of Air & Radiation is unfit

How Clean Energy Can Get Us to a Safer Climate Future

September 19, 2017 Expert BlogRoland Hwang, Kit Kennedy

As communities in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean recover from punishing storms, there is much we can and must do to immediately help. We must reach out to those who need food, water, clothing and shelter. But we also must…

Why the Next Farm Bill Should Encourage Cover Crops

September 19, 2017 Expert BlogLara Bryant

Cover crops are good for farmers, small businesses, and the environment; the next Farm Bill is a big opportunity to encourage cover crop use.

America’s Clean Energy Frontier: The Pathway to a Safer Climate Future

September 19, 2017 ReportUnited StatesVignesh Gowrishankar, Amanda Levin

Comprehensive analysis shows that the United States can help curb climate change and cut its emissions by at least 80 percent by 2050 with clean, efficient energy.

This Is How We Can Avoid Climate Catastrophe

September 19, 2017 Expert BlogRhea Suh

A new action plan shows how we can cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050.

What President Trump Should Say (but Won’t) at the UN

September 19, 2017 Expert BlogJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy

In previous years the U.S. President used this opportunity to speak to other leaders about how to address climate change—the biggest global environmental threat facing humanity. President Trump should use this opportunity to lay out how he has changed his…

Clean Energy Is America’s Next Frontier & Path to a Safer Climate

September 19, 2017 Expert BlogVignesh Gowrishankar, Amanda Levin

By taking advantage of our nation’s vast renewable resources and reducing energy waste across the U.S. economy, we can slash our reliance on imported and dirty fossil fuels by at least 70 percent.