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Energy Efficiency: The Foundation of Our Clean Energy Future

May 30, 2017 Expert BlogSheryl Carter

Energy efficiency has fundamentally reshaped our energy system, allowing Americans to power their homes and businesses with less energy. Today, as we seek to avoid dangerous climate impacts and clean up our energy system, we need energy efficiency more than…

The Real Lowdown: The Trump and Congressional Republican Assault on Our Environment, Vol. 12

May 26, 2017 Expert BlogNRDC

A budget that puts our health and environment last, reopening the door to highway pollution, and more attempts to squash progress on climate action.

Metro Board Kills Funding for 710 Tunnel Project

May 25, 2017 Press ReleaseCalifornia

New Senate Legislation Is a Step Toward Rolling Back Successful Fuel Economy Standards

May 25, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – New legislation introduced today by primary sponsor Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) would weaken federal fuel economy standards. The bill would give automakers concessions that would undermine public health protections and the future competitiveness of American manufacturers.

Counting Albatrosses from Space

May 25, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Satellites can help scientists keep track of these endangered birds at the bottom of the world.

No Surprises: Trump’s “Fat Cat” Budget Starves Wildlife

May 25, 2017 Expert BlogNora Apter

As predicted when the Trump administration released its “skinny budget” outline back in March, the President’s proposed budget would be devastating for our nation’s wildlife.

Since 2005 the G7 Has Recognized Threat of Climate Change

May 25, 2017 Expert BlogJake Schmidt

UPDATED: Trump Budget Would Still Increase Water Pollution

May 25, 2017 Expert BlogJon Devine

Coalition Urges NV Lawmakers to Fight Federal Budget Cuts Affecting Families and the Environment

May 24, 2017 Press Release

LAS VEGAS (May 24, 2017) – Twelve public health, labor and environmental groups today urged Nevada’s lawmakers to reject efforts by President Trump and congressional allies to weaken federal protections in upcoming budget battles for Nevada veterans, seniors, consumers, women…

Energy Efficiency: A Big Loser in Trump’s Proposed Budget

May 24, 2017 Expert BlogNoah Horowitz

The Trump administration’s just-released federal budget proposal took a sledgehammer to our nation’s energy efficiency and clean energy programs. Funding for the extremely popular and impactful ENERGY STAR® program was zeroed out. Ditto for the weatherization programs that help low-income…

Trump Budget Slashes Coastal and Ocean Funding

May 24, 2017 Expert BlogAlison Chase

The Trump Administration’s 2018 federal budget proposal doubles down on attempts to weaken our nation’s ocean and coastal arm, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with a dramatic cut of 16 percent from the enacted 2017 omnibus budget. Several…

India Green News: India Reaffirms Paris Commitments & More

May 24, 2017 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal

India reaffirms Paris climate commitments; Solar power tariff falls further to Rs. 2.44 per unit; Union minister Harsh Vardhan launches ‘Safar-Air’ Ahmedabad services

Eliminating Conservation as We Know It: A Budget Proposal

May 24, 2017 Expert BlogBobby McEnaney

The cuts the Trump Administration proposed to the Interior Department's Fiscal Year 2018 budget are draconian and punitive, to put it mildly.

Trump Budget Attacks Montreal Protocol, Reagan’s Crown Jewel

May 24, 2017 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

Trump is trying to undo what is considered the world’s most successful environmental treaty.

A Budget That Scorches the Planet

May 24, 2017 Expert BlogRhea Suh

President Trump’s new slash-and-burn budget puts polluters first and the rest of us—and our children—last.