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New TV Ad Attacks Trump, GOP Moves to Gut System of Health Safeguards

July 11, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – A coalition of environmental and consumer protection groups have launched a week-long 6-figure television ad, warning of serious threats to public health, safety and welfare if a campaign to erode protections by the Trump administration, GOP leaders and…

Climate Change Still Threatens Air Quality—and Your Health

July 11, 2017 Expert BlogDr. Kim Knowlton

NRDC's new Air Quality map highlights why it’s a bad idea for the United States to pull back from climate action.

When We Punch Mother Nature, She Punches Back

July 11, 2017 Expert BlogJuanita Constible

Climate change is already making hay fever season worse in the United States.

In Philadelphia, Climate Change Can Take Your Breath Away

July 11, 2017 DispatchPhiladelphiaClara Chaisson

But plans to cut local carbon pollution might help this asthma capital shake its wheezy reputation.

Cap-and-Trade Extension Links Air Quality Gains for Progress in Fight for Clean Air and Climate Stability

July 11, 2017 Press Release

SACRAMENTO, CA – California leaders have proposed legislation to extend California’s cap-and-trade program, which acts as a backstop for the state’s comprehensive program to cut the dangerous emissions driving climate change, through 2030 as part of a two-bill package that…

Trees Help Climate Without Counting Toward Colleges’ Goal

July 11, 2017 Expert BlogPeter Miller

More than 90 colleges across the country have pledged to become carbon-neutral in three years, and while they’re taking important steps to reach their Climate Leadership Commitments, they may be ignoring a simple way to offset climate-warming carbon emissions: carbon…

Climate Change Is In the Air

July 11, 2017 How-ToUnited States, JacksonMolly M. Ginty

As rising carbon emissions boost smog and pollen production, even breathing can be a challenge. Here’s what you can do to help clear the air.

Filtration Decision Near for NYC's Drinking Water Supply

July 10, 2017 Expert BlogEric A. Goldstein

Learn How NYS Can Scale Up Offshore Wind, at 3 Public Events

July 10, 2017 Expert BlogKit Kennedy

As offshore wind power becomes ever more of a reality along the East Coast, interested New Yorkers have the opportunity to learn more about New York State’s Offshore Wind Master Plan at three public information sessions on Long Island this…

World’s Most Effective Environmental Treaty Turns Thirty

July 10, 2017 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

On its 30th birthday, Montreal Protocol takes on new challenges.

New Orleans Leads on Energy with Climate Action Strategy

July 10, 2017 Expert BlogKatharine McCormick

Debunking Three Myths About “Baseload”

July 10, 2017 Expert BlogUnited StatesKevin Steinberger, Miles Farmer

NRDC Sues Over Rollback of Waste Standards for Public Lands

July 10, 2017 Expert BlogMeleah Geertsma

The Department of the Interior acted illegally when it yanked the first-ever limits on methane waste and pollution for oil and gas operations on our public lands, according to a lawsuit NRDC and our partners filed today.

Cool Efficiency Standard Freed, 4 Others Still Held Hostage

July 7, 2017 Expert BlogElizabeth Noll

New Climate Action Plan for a City on the Front Lines

July 7, 2017 Expert BlogPhilip Henderson