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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…

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.

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…

ENERGY STAR Cities Take Advantage of Benchmarking’s Benefits

June 29, 2017 Expert BlogHilary Firestone

“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.