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NYC Proposes Bill to Shift Cost of Lead Pipe Replacement to Property Owners

June 18, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York City

The New York City Council has proposed a controversial new bill that would require property owners to take on the task and expense of replacing all of their building’s lead water service lines within the next ten years, costing them thousands…

Vermont Becomes Second State to Take Big Steps for Bees

June 18, 2024 Expert BlogVermontDaniel Raichel

The Vermont legislature enacted a bill curbing the use of bee-toxic neonic pesticides on the first day of Pollinator Week.

Meeting Global Forest Targets Requires Equitable Accountability

June 17, 2024 Expert BlogGermanyJennifer Skene

Halting deforestation and forest degradation by 2030, a key climate target, requires a framework to drive truly global accountability and support. 

By the Numbers: How Are U.S. Fisheries Doing?

June 17, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesMolly Masterton

Here is our breakdown of NOAA’s 2023 Status of Stocks report, which shows more progress is needed to ensure healthy and resilient fisheries.

What's on the Horizon for California's MPA Petitions

June 17, 2024 Expert BlogCaliforniaRobert Vergara

As state agencies begin their evaluation of the 20 petitions proposing changes to California's MPA network, it is crucial to strive for ambitious ocean conservation actions.

Illinois’s REAP Charts a Path to the State’s Clean Energy Future

June 17, 2024 Expert BlogUnited States, IllinoisAnnie Minondo

Planning for a decarbonized future is crucial if Illinois wants to meet its clean energy goals on time. 

Community Groups Challenge Permit for Washington’s First Industrial Wood Pellet Fuel Plant

June 13, 2024 Press ReleaseWashington

A coalition of Northwest and national conservation groups today filed an appeal to revoke a faulty air permit that would allow construction and operation of an industrial-scale wood pellet fuel plant in Hoquiam, Washington.

New York State Legislative Session Wraps Up: What’s In and What’s Out?

June 13, 2024 Expert BlogNew YorkRich Schrader

In the wake of the 2024 New York legislative session, we highlight some key victories and grapple with challenging political roadblocks.

Senate Restores FERC to a Full Five Commissioners

June 13, 2024 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Today the Senate confirmed three new commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC:) Judy Chang, David Rosner, and Lindsay See.

The Full FERC Commission's To-Do List

June 13, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesGillian Giannetti, Christy Walsh

Incoming FERC Commissioners Chang, Rosner, and See come to a Commission with a robust agenda.

Kimberly-Clark Is on a Roll with New Forest Policy and Goals

June 13, 2024 Expert BlogUnited States, CanadaShelley Vinyard

The maker of Kleenex, Cottonelle, and Scott tissue products just committed to go beyond its biggest competitors.

Logging Roads in Canada are Contributing to Forest Degradation

June 11, 2024 Expert BlogCanadaDr. Julee Boan

Canada has more than 1.5 million kilometres of resource access roads. That's enough to circle the Earth 37 times. It's leading to wide-spread forest degradation.

Colorado Takes a Giant Stride Toward Clean and Healthy Buildings

June 11, 2024 Expert BlogDenverAlejandra Mejia Cunningham

The state’s Public Utility Commission approved the investment of $440 million dollars, mostly in energy efficiency and electrification to benefit Xcel Energy customers.

Pennsylvania Takes a Crack at Making Virtual Power Plants a Reality

June 10, 2024 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaRobert Routh, Tom Rutigliano

Linking EVs, smart homes, and other resources to the grid takes work from PJM and states. Pennsylvania is beginning to do its part.

Let Them Drink PFAS: Chemical Industry, Water Utilities Seek to Block Protections Against Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

June 10, 2024 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON ­— The chemical industry and water utility trade associations filed lawsuits against the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule to limit six toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water. PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are infamous for their extreme toxicity, persistence in…