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Cuomo Pledges to Lead on Climate, Cut RGGI Cap 30% by 2030

January 9, 2017 Expert BlogJackson Morris

The good, clean-energy news from New York State just keeps coming. In his January 9th State of the State address, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced support for offshore wind power and cutting the carbon pollution cap that's part of the Regional…

“Rivers in the Sky” Rain Death Upon Wild Oysters

January 9, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

A new study suggests atmospheric currents like the Pineapple Express can cause serious devastation of wildlife.

Can Military Dolphins Save This Tiny, Critically Endangered Porpoise?

January 9, 2017 ExplainerUnited States, MexicoJason Bittel

Scientists want to round up the world’s last vaquitas to protect them from extinction. Cue Flipper.

Arguments for Scott Pruitt to Head EPA Actually Show He Should Not

January 6, 2017 Expert BlogNRDC

Energy Efficiency Should Remain Accessible to All

January 6, 2017 Expert BlogKhalil Shahyd

House Aiming to Destroy Regulatory System—Not Reform It

January 6, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 6, 2017) -- The House this week approved two major anti-regulatory bills, and is set to introduce a third early next week. House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), who has jurisdiction over the measures, held a press conference…

Waste Woes: Will Bronx Officials Vote For Env'tal Justice?

January 6, 2017 Expert BlogEric A. Goldstein

EPA: Toxic Pesticide on Fruits, Veggies Puts Kids at Risk

January 6, 2017 Expert BlogMiriam Rotkin-Ellman, Dr. Veena Singla

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has found that residues from the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos are lurking on fruits & vegetables—up to 14,000 percent higher than the “safe” limits.

EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt Has Fought to Overturn Life-Saving EPA Toxic Air Pollution Standards

January 6, 2017 Expert BlogNRDC

EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt Has Fought to Overturn Life-Saving EPA Soot and Smog Pollution Standards

January 6, 2017 Expert BlogNRDC

Obama Administration Protects Marine Mammals by Denying Blasting Permits

January 6, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 6, 2017) – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today denied all six pending applications for permits to conduct seismic testing for oil and gas in the Atlantic Ocean.

Trump’s Cabinet of Horrors

January 6, 2017 ExplainerUnited StatesBrian Palmer

Congressional hearings kick off for those who will lead our government’s top agencies. Earth has reason to worry.

Fighting Climate Change in the Age of Trump? Stay Golden, California.

January 5, 2017 DispatchCaliforniaBecca Cudmore

The state knows a thing or two about creating a climate policy that’ll keep battling carbon pollution—even if the feds cut and run.

House Attacks Future Health, Environmental Protections

January 5, 2017 Press Release

NRDC’s Suh Calls on Americans to Fight Trump Admin. and GOP Assaults on Health, Environment

January 5, 2017 Press Release

Natural Resources Defense Council President Rhea Suh today called on Americans to join an all-out fight for our nation’s health and environmental protections that could face the worst executive and legislative assault in history by GOP lawmakers and the incoming…