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Freeze on “Solar for All” State Grants Leave North Carolina in the Dark

February 7, 2025 ReactionNorth Carolina

The Trump administration issued an executive order pausing Solar for All grants across the United States. The EO is already impacting 60 program awardees, including North Carolina.

Trump’s Plan to Claw Back EV Charging Funds: It’s Not That Simple

February 7, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesBeth Hammon

Trump’s plan to halt EV funding clashes with the bipartisan push for charging infrastructure. The law and public demand are clear: Progress will continue.

Trump Executive Orders Jeopardize Our Oceans

February 7, 2025 BackgrounderUnited StatesValerie Cleland, Rebecca Loomis

Repealing protections and expediting permitting in a zeal to "drill, baby, drill" will only lead to disastrous "spills, baby, spills."

EPA to Shutter Environmental Justice Office: "This Is a Disgrace"

February 6, 2025 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to shut down its environmental justice office.

New Report: Pathway to Decarbonize New Mexico’s Buildings

February 6, 2025 Expert BlogNew MexicoElla Norman

A new report from Gridworks and more than 20 government, utility, business, and nonprofit stakeholders lays out key actions to reach emissions-free buildings in New Mexico.

Water Affordability: 2024 Year in Review

February 6, 2025 Expert BlogUnited States, Michigan, PhiladelphiaLarry Levine, Cyndi Roper

Major developments lay the groundwork for future success, but battles also loom

NRDC Analysis: Climate Action Can Improve Health in Rural India

February 6, 2025 Expert BlogIndiaDr. Vijay Limaye

Climate-smart development in rural India can deliver cleaner air, relief from extreme heat, and improved health.

The Chemical Lobby Wants to Weaken Pollution Controls on Cancer-Causing Chemicals

February 6, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesDaniel Rosenberg

The chemical lobby is one—big—reason why we have dangerous chemicals all around us and a population less healthy than it could be.

Water Utility Groups Seek to Dismantle Public Health Protections

February 6, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

What happened to the American Water Works Association? Progress is in jeopardy and generations are poised to be poisoned by lead and other toxic chemicals. 

Legislative Leaders Announce Bills to Protect New Yorkers from Exposure to Dangerous PFAS

February 5, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Legislators today announced the bills they are sponsoring to protect New Yorkers from exposure to PFAS through everyday household items such as textiles, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, children’s products, cosmetics, and menstrual products.

Weakening Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost You More Money

February 5, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesKathy Harris

In fact, they will cost drivers more money. Big Oil gets richer. Americans get poorer. 

Does Congress Really Want More Lead Leaching into Drinking Water?

February 5, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

New map illustrates that repealing the EPA’s drinking water rule would leave tens of millions without certain commonsense protections from this dangerous toxic chemical.

Federal Water Assistance Helped Millions—Until the Money Dried Up

February 5, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

People share how LIHWAP saved them from water shutoff and loss of housing. Data show LIHWAP helped millions of people and thousands of water systems nationwide.

Investments Needed to Protect Michiganders from High Energy & Water Utility Bills

February 4, 2025 Press ReleaseMichigan

Governor Whitmer’s annual budget presentation is expected to include some upcoming investments available for Michigan households.

Vought Would Bring Chaos and Cruelty to OMB

February 4, 2025 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The Senate is set to vote on whether to confirm Russell Vought, the chief architect of Project 2025, to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget.