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Senate Takes up Bill to Block Public Health, Safety and Financial Protections

May 17, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON –– The Senate begins markup today on legislation that would cripple the government’s ability to protect people from dirty air, contaminated food, polluted waters, predatory financial practices and other serious threats. The House passed a version of the bill…

For Clean Water, We Need to Invest in Infrastructure

May 17, 2017 Expert BlogBecky Hammer

Michigan Utility Charts Transformative Course to Cut Carbon

May 17, 2017 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez

The energy industry trend of slashing carbon continues with the DTE Energy announcement to reduce its carbon emissions by more than 80 percent by 2050.

Shhh! Baby Whales Are Trying to Whisper Around Here!

May 17, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Humpback whale calves make soft noises to keep in contact with their mothers, but noise pollution may be drowning out their conversations.

New Lender Guide Unlocks Potential for Efficiency Upgrades

May 17, 2017 Expert BlogLindsay Robbins

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) has released a first-of-its-kind handbook that shows lenders how to identify and fund energy and water efficiency upgrades as part of their standard mortgage lending process.

Trump Can’t Stop This: Climate Action in the Midwest

May 16, 2017 Expert BlogElisheva Mittelman, Kevin Steinberger

Despite Trump’s push to dismantle the Clean Power Plan and other climate action, the Midwest charging ahead to become a leader in clean energy.

Top Grocery Stores Are Lagging on Antibiotics in Chicken

May 16, 2017 Expert BlogCarmen Cordova

NRDC investigated five major grocery store chains in North America—representing more than 50 percent of the market share—and found that none of them are doing their part to promote responsible antibiotics use in chicken.

Gov McAuliffe Takes the Lead on Climate & Energy Leadership

May 16, 2017 Expert BlogWalton Shepherd

McAuliffe’s repudiation of Trump’s dangerous, climate-denying embrace of the outdated fossil fuel industry will be good for Virginia. Here's why.

Gov. McAuliffe’s Smart Climate Move Can Secure Virginia’s Clean Energy Future

May 16, 2017 Press Release

ALEXANDRIA – Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled a bold state strategy to cap carbon pollution from power plants—one of the biggest drivers of climate change—and to expand the state’s clean energy capacity with renewable power.