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NRDC Report: Repeatedly Flooded Homes Demonstrate Policy Failures

January 9, 2024 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – A rapidly increasing number of federally insured properties have flooded repeatedly, a sign of the need for state and federal action to improve protections for homeowners, an NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) analysis shows.

NRDC: Hochul Commits to Removing Barriers to Climate Act Goals

January 9, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

In her 2024 State of the State, Governor Hochul committed to key elements of the NY HEAT Act by supporting the removal of existing statutory conflicts with New York’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit to Reverse EPA Protections for Bristol Bay

January 8, 2024 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The United States Supreme Court today rejected the State of Alaska’s unusual lawsuit seeking to challenge, directly in that court, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Act veto of the Pebble Mine. The decision means any challenge to EPA’s…

Appellate Court Rules Port of LA Must Obey Environmental Law or Risk Closure of Largest Terminal

January 3, 2024 Press ReleaseLos Angeles

After decades of violating state environmental law to benefit its largest shipping customer, the Port of Los Angeles must take long-overdue measures to protect the health and well-being of residents and workers from diesel exhaust and other air pollutants, the…

Governor Hochul Signs First-in-the-Nation Bill to Limit Neonic Pesticides

December 22, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

A coalition of farmers, health professionals, and environmental groups are celebrating today after Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640).

Issue Brief: Building Decarbonization Policy Must Center Housing and Health Equity  

December 22, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new issue brief released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) highlights how racist practices create inadequate housing quality for at-risk communities and what can be done to address this within building decarbonization policy. The brief was created…

Proposed Hydrogen Tax Credit Rules a Win for Climate, Industry, Electricity Consumers

December 22, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Department of Treasury released its proposed guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) federal clean hydrogen tax credits, which are expected to amount to several hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies for the emerging…

Climate and Clean Energy Advocates Celebrate Promising Cap-and-Invest Framework for New York

December 21, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority released a pre-proposal outline and climate affordability study yesterday in the ongoing development of New York’s Cap-and-Invest Program.

FERC approves Major Milestone for Western Grid Integration

December 21, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators yesterday approved a new program that will allow utilities in the western U.S. to share resources more efficiently. The new Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) allows utilities to buy and sell electricity for the following day, helping…

Biden Administration Announces Action to Protect Old Growth Forests

December 19, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — The Department of Agriculture unveiled a proposed nationwide forest plan amendment focused on protecting federal old-growth forests. The proposal would amend all land management plans governing the National Forest System with new directions for the management of old growth…

EPA Prioritizes Evaluation of the Plastic Compound Vinyl Chloride

December 14, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it will prioritize the chemicals Vinyl Chloride, Acetaldehyde Acrylonitrile, Benzenamine, and 4,4’-Methylene bis for evaluation and potential regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 

A Permitting Plan That Can Get the Job Done

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Key House lawmakers unveiled landmark legislation today that would spur the investments in electricity transmission needed for the clean energy transition while ensuring equitable and efficient permitting.

NRDC Announces Christy Goldfuss as Executive Director

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – Christy Goldfuss has been named Executive Director of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), where she will strengthen the organization’s advocacy, manage internal operations and help guide a new generation of executive leadership at a pivotal moment in environmental stewardship.

NRDC: COP28 Sends Clear Message: Twilight for Fossil Fuels

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON — Global climate talks concluded in Dubai with an agreement to triple renewable energy, double the pace of energy-efficiency gains, phase-out fossil fuels, and end deforestation and forest degradation as part of a larger long-term strategy to steadily reduce…

Federal Appeals Court Rules Use of Antibiotic as Citrus Pesticide Is Unlawful, Vacates EPA Approval

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseSan Francisco

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of farmworkers and public-interest groups’ call for reversal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of the medically important antibiotic streptomycin as a pesticide on citrus crops.

Doctors, Farmers, and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Neonic-Limiting Bill

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With 18, days left to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A / A7640), New Yorkers have called for action from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Climate and Clean Energy Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Release Outline of Ambitious and Equitable Cap-and-Invest Proposal Before Year-End

December 7, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

As New York leaders develop rules for a cap-and-invest program to slash climate pollution, climate and clean energy organizations issued a statement to Governor Kathy Hochul.

Global Hydrogen Market Will Require Strong Climate Safeguards

December 6, 2023 Press ReleaseInternational

Three key announcements made at COP28 today will have a significant bearing on the emerging global hydrogen industry:

Enviro GASSA Letter

December 5, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

Today a group of environmental advocacy groups including the Center for American Progress, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, and National Wildlife Federation sent a letter to President Biden and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai…

NRDC: EPA Methane Rules Will Plug Climate Pollution

December 2, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency released new rules to cut methane leaks from the oil and gas sector, a necessary and cost-effective way to curb the pollution causing climate change and to protect public health.