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VW Settlement Will Clean Up Pollution and Help Expand Market for EVs

June 28, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON (June 28, 2016) – In a settlement agreement announced today, Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $10 billion to remove polluting vehicles from the road, $2.7 billion to remedy pollution, and $2 billion to invest in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure…

Mid-Atlantic Ocean Planning: Help Protect Our Atlantic Ocean and Coast

June 28, 2016 Fact SheetUnited States, East, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, VirginiaAlison Chase

Diablo Canyon Joint Proposal Moves Forward

June 28, 2016 Expert BlogPeter Miller

The California State Lands Commission took a vote today that will help clear the path for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant to be closed within nine years and its electricity generation replaced with all non-polluting resources – the world’s first…

Our Drinking-Water Crisis Goes Far Beyond Flint

June 28, 2016 Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

Millions of Americans could be drinking contaminated water — and not even know it. 

How Safe is Your Drinking Water? NRDC Report Documents Widespread Lead Violations

June 28, 2016 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON—More than 18 million Americans got their drinking water from systems with lead violations in 2015, according to a groundbreaking Natural Resources Defense Council report. The problem could be significantly more pervasive because many more water systems known to have…

Gov. McAuliffe’s Smart Climate Move Shows Clean Energy Can’t Wait

June 28, 2016 Press Release

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today formally assigned the state Secretary of Natural Resources to lead a state plan to reduce carbon pollution and increase clean energy.

How a CHP Plant in Scotland Is Helping to Make Heat Green

June 27, 2016 Resource

A new renewable energy plant in the northeast of Scotland is set to deliver green heat to a local distillery, fueled by local forestry residue. The project is an example of how the United Kingdom can cut costs and carbon…

EIA Reaffirms Climate Momentum, Contrary to Chamber's Claims

June 27, 2016 Expert BlogKevin Steinberger

Read This Before Cleaning Out Your Fridge

June 27, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesRamona Emerson

Debunking five popular myths that lead us to needlessly throw out meals—and money.

Deadly Snake Rodeos: How Are They Still a Thing?

June 27, 2016 Latest NewsLouisianaJason Bittel

A Louisiana town recently hosted an event to slaughter its local snakes—and these festive ”roundups” are more common than you think.

NRDC President: New Energy Goal “Achievable” with Renewables, Efficiency and 21st Century Technologies

June 27, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON –The White House said today that President Obama intends to set ambitious new goals for how we generate electricity that will help us combat dangerous climate change.

Obama Administration Declares Gay Rights Landmark a National Monument

June 24, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Department of Interior today expanded the scope and definition of America’s national parks by devoting the first-ever national monument to the LGBTQ community at the Stonewall Inn in New York City's Greenwich Village.

Norway Backtracks on Climate Pledge, Allows Arctic Drilling

June 24, 2016 Expert BlogNiel Lawrence

Another Sign Consumers Care About Antibiotics Use in Meat

June 23, 2016 Expert BlogSasha Stashwick

Nuclear Plant Closure Will Benefit California Marine Species

June 23, 2016 Expert BlogElizabeth Murdock