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Carbon Tax, Yes. Clean Air Rules Rollback, No.

February 8, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON - A group of political and business leaders called today for a carbon tax to address the growing dangers of climate change. Natural Resources Defense Council President Rhea Suh made the following statement in response:

NRDC and Partners Sue Trump Administration Over 2-for-1 Regulations Order

February 8, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Natural Resources Defense Council, together with Public Citizen and the Communications Workers of America, sued the Trump administration today, seeking to block a January 30 executive order requiring agencies to repeal two existing regulations for each new…

Donald Trump’s Buy One and Lose Two Regulation Deal is Unconstitutional

February 8, 2017 Expert BlogRhea Suh

So NRDC is joining forces with Public Citizen and the Communication Workers of America — and taking the president to court.

Carbon Price, Yes. Clean Air Act Rollbacks, No.

February 8, 2017 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

Protect Chile’s Patagonia with Clean Energy Alternatives to Mega Dams

February 7, 2017 OverviewChileAmanda Maxwell

Explore our interactive maps to find out more about the ongoing risks to Chile’s environment from hydroelectric development and how to help preserve the natural beauty of this remote region.

Trump Administration Greenlights Dakota Access Pipeline: NRDC Reaction

February 7, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Despite a commitment to perform a full environmental assessment of the Dakota Access Pipeline, the Army Corps of Engineers announced the approval of the controversial project today. The move comes soon after President Trump’s memorandum calling for a…

Court Affirms Need To Protect Water Quality Even In Drought

February 7, 2017 Expert BlogKate Poole

Scott Pruitt on Ocean Acidification: Wrong Again

February 7, 2017 Expert BlogDr. Lisa Suatoni

Conservation Groups Join with LG Electronics at Groundbreaking for New North American Headquarters

February 7, 2017 Press Release

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – Five conservation groups joined LG Electronics USA at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new LG North American headquarters.

Turning America into a Global Climate Outcast

February 6, 2017 Expert BlogJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy, Han Chen

Like many issues, Donald Trump has given mixed signals regarding his position on the Paris Climate Agreement. He has ranged from a campaign call to “cancel” the agreement to a post-election reevaluation to “keep an open mind” about the historic…

Exploring a New Mechanism to Cut Carbon Pollution in RGGI

February 6, 2017 Expert BlogJackson Morris

The cost of cutting carbon pollution is likely to fall further in coming years. If that's the case, states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative can take advantage of those price declines, helping to cut carbon pollution faster while they…

City of Los Angeles Awards Grant to Community-driven Watts Initiative

February 6, 2017 Press Release

The City of Los Angeles has announced a grant for the historic Watts district – a 2-square-mile area on the city’s South Side that has struggled for renewal since it was devastated by unrest more than 50 years ago.

The First Two Weeks of the Fight for our Environment

February 5, 2017 Expert BlogSusan Casey-Lefkowitz

Donald Trump is already proving to be the most dangerous president in U.S. history for our health and environment.

Oregon Is Having a Tiny Home Boom

February 3, 2017 DispatchOregonBecca Cudmore

Some members of the small-house movement live off the grid—but Oregon’s cities want them to stay on it.

Chicago Cuts Emissions 7 Percent, Buildings Lead the Way

February 3, 2017 Expert BlogLauren Zullo

The City of Chicago has cut citywide emissions by 7 percent from 2010-2015, led by significant energy savings in the buildings sector.