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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.

We're in Court, as EPA, NY State, NYC Fail on Clean Water

June 29, 2017 Expert BlogLarry Levine

NRDC and allies filed a federal lawsuit against EPA to protect people who fish, swim, or boat in local New York City waterways—and people who currently stay away because of the massive amounts of sewage in the water after it…

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.

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Climate Leadership Starts with RGGI

June 26, 2017 Expert BlogJackson Morris

New modeling shows RGGI states can continue to cost-effectively lead on climate by using ambitious cuts to carbon pollution from power plants in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.