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Michigan Mayors, Legislators, Utilities Say Act on Climate

June 29, 2017 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez

President Donald Trump may have called for a withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, but Michigan’s cities, businesses, and universities have announced their intent to fulfill the agreement goals anyway.

A Smokescreen for Forest Destruction

June 29, 2017 Expert BlogSasha Stashwick

Killer Summer Heat: Paris Agreement Compliance Could Avert Hundreds of Thousands of Needless Deaths in America's Cities

June 29, 2017 Issue BriefUnited StatesJuanita Constible

In 45 of the largest urban areas of the United States, an increase in dangerously hot days could cause summertime deaths to jump by almost 2,100 percent by the 2090s, compared to the 1975 to 2010 average.

Want to Reduce Needless Summertime Deaths? Act on Climate.

June 29, 2017 Expert BlogJuanita Constible

Many more Americans will die on dangerously hot summer days unless we act on climate change.

Environmental Groups Sue over Unsafe Waters in New York City

June 29, 2017 Press Release

Lax Oversight Allows City and State to Evade Health Protections, Continue Sewer Overflows of 20 Billion Gallons/Year

New Study Faults Biomass Industry Greenwashing Scheme

June 29, 2017 Press ReleaseNew York

NEW YORK – A four-year-old biomass certification program has led to increased carbon dioxide emissions, accelerated the loss of natural forests, and created negative impacts on local communities – the very results it was designed to avoid, according to a…

Attorneys Set the Record Straight about Terms of Settlement Agreement in Concerned Pastors’ Safe Water Lawsuit

June 28, 2017 Press Release

Despite allegations from the state of Michigan, the plaintiffs in the Concerned Pastors lawsuit have not sent a letter criticizing the city council or demanding that the City of Flint agree immediately to a specific long-term water contract.

Misrule of Law: How Scott Pruitt Yanks Our Vital Safeguards

June 28, 2017 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

Scott Pruitt has yanked at least eight public health, safety, and climate safeguards with total disregard for the rule of law. That's why we're taking him to court.

Hey, Trump. Leave Our Clean Water Alone.

June 28, 2017 Expert BlogRhea Suh

The administration is moving to repeal the Clean Water Rule, which protects drinking water for one-third of Americans.

Western Governors Ass'n Seeks to Undo Endangered Species Act

June 28, 2017 Expert BlogElly Pepper

Trump's Attack on Clean Water: What You Need to Know

June 27, 2017 Expert BlogJon Devine

Today, the Trump administration announced a proposed rulemaking action. If this is finalized, it will throw away the Clean Water Rule, a signature achievement by the prior administration that helps protect water bodies around the country.

Trump Administration Goes After Clean Water

June 27, 2017 Expert BlogNRDC

The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers have proposed to repeal the Clean Water Rule, which protects the water supply for 117 million Americans.

Craft Brewers Oppose Proposal to Repeal Clean Water Rule

June 27, 2017 Expert BlogBecky Hammer

Today a group of 48 craft brewers sent a letter to EPA and the Army Corps opposing the agencies’ proposal to repeal the Clean Water Rule.

Implementing ECBC and Cool Roofs in Telangana

June 27, 2017 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

Trump Administration Stripping Protection for Clean Water

June 27, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – At a hearing today, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt indicated that the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will send to the Federal Register today a proposal to repeal the Clean Water Rule.