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Governor Newsom Proposes FY 2022-23 Budget Prioritizing Climate Resilience

January 10, 2022 Press ReleaseCalifornia

SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom announced the administration’s proposed budget today, highlighting an ongoing public health and science-based response to the coronavirus pandemic, support for children, families, schools and vulnerable communities, and investments to improve our state’s resiliency in the face…

COP26: Move to Clean Vehicles Surges, Boosting Jobs & Climate Action

November 10, 2021 Press ReleaseInternational

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – At COP26 today, six major automakers — among them Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo — and 30 national governments, including Canada, the UK, India and Mexico, committed to 100 percent sales of electric vehicles by 2040…

Denver Releases Climate Protection Fund 5 Year Plan

November 4, 2021 Press ReleaseColorado

DENVER — The Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency released a 5 Year Plan to allocate the Climate Protection Fund. Denver voters approved the Fund in November 2020 by passing Ballot Measure 2A, which created an additional 0.25%…

FEMA Moves to Update Flooding Rules for Homes

October 12, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency took an important step toward updating building requirements for homes in flood zones, which would help protect homeowners and reduce repeated flood damages for houses facing increased risk of flooding.

Biden Pledges to Double U.S. International Climate Finance

September 21, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – At the United Nations today, President Biden announced that the United States will double its contribution to international climate finance as a part of the Paris agreement effort to help developing countries reduce climate emissions and adapt to…

360,000 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in New York

July 19, 2021 Press ReleaseNew York

New York, NY – New York has 360,000 lead pipes delivering water to people’s homes statewide, the fourth highest number of any state in the nation, according to a new survey from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). New York State has committed, although not entirely allocated, $5 billion in…

329,866 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in Wisconsin

July 16, 2021 Press ReleaseWisconsin

Wisconsin is ranked #1 in the nation for most lead pipes per 100,000 people

Lead Found at Exceedingly High Levels in West Virginia Drinking Water

July 15, 2021 Press ReleaseVirginia

Clarksburg’s shocking example demonstrates urgent need to remove lead pipes and update EPA’s lead in water rules

260,000 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in Minnesota

July 15, 2021 Press ReleaseMinnesota

Minnesota ranks 10th in nation with most lead pipes

97,000 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in Nebraska

July 15, 2021 Press ReleaseNebraska

Nebraska ranks seventh in nation with the most lead pipes per 100,000 people

160,000 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in Iowa

July 15, 2021 Press ReleaseIowa

Iowa ranks sixth in nation with the most lead pipes per 100,000 people

330,000 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in Missouri

July 15, 2021 Press ReleaseMissouri

Missouri ranks sixth in nation with most lead pipes

160,000 Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in Kansas

July 15, 2021 Press ReleaseKansas

Kansas ranks third in nation with the most lead pipes per 100,000 people

120+ Groups Say Key Climate, Equity Provisions Needed in Infrastructure Bill

July 14, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – A group of more than 120 health, environment and social justice groups called on congressional leaders to ensure that bold climate and equity provisions are included in any infrastructure bill that advances in Congress.

House Transport Bill Tackles infrastructure, Racial Inequality and Climate

July 1, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The House today passed the INVEST in America Act, a bold transportation and water infrastructure bill.

Infrastructure Deal a Start, Congress Must Pass American Jobs Plan

June 24, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - A bipartisan Senate group and President Biden reached agreement today on a framework for legislation addressing some of the nation’s infrastructure needs.

Colorado First State to Pass Labor-Backed Electrification Policy

June 21, 2021 Press ReleaseColorado

DENVER — Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB21-246 today, making his state the first in the nation to pass an electrification policy with support from organized labor. The Colorado BlueGreen Alliance-backed legislation will help Coloradans upgrade to efficient electric appliances…

NRDC President on Alternative Infrastructure Plan: No Climate, No Deal

June 17, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – A group of senators is pushing an alternative infrastructure plan that ignores most of President Biden’s robust provisions addressing climate change in his American Jobs Plan.

Bold House Transport Bill Sets Innovative Course

June 4, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee unveiled a bold surface transportation bill, the INVEST in America Act, today.

NRDC’s Shahyd Testifies on Clean Energy Tax Policy

May 19, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The devastating conditions in Jackson, Miss., Flint, Mich., and other cities demonstrate the need for changes in federal tax policy to bring about a fairer, more equitable and cleaner nation, an NRDC expert is telling lawmakers today.