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“Killer Summer Heat” Report: 14,000 Americans Could Die Annually by Mid-Century Without Paris Climate Pact Protections

June 29, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON —President Trump’s plan to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement could seriously harm public health for decades, worsening summer heatwaves that could kill 13,860 Americans each year by mid-century, and as many as 29,850 a year by…

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

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

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.

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.

Report: “Baseload” an Outdated Term for Today’s Changing Electricity Grid

June 26, 2017 Press ReleaseNew York

Flexibility key to delivering cost-effective & reliable service

“Baseload” in the Rearview Mirror of Today’s Electric Grid

June 26, 2017 Expert BlogMiles Farmer, Kevin Steinberger

With changing dynamics of both supply and demand in the electricity industry, including low natural gas prices, flat electricity demand due to increased efficiency, and robust growth of cheap, clean renewables, the term “baseload”—which historically has been used to refer…

Healthcare Is an Environmental Issue

June 26, 2017 Expert BlogNRDC

NRDC, together with other environmental groups, calls on Congress to support the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood.