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Clean Water Advocates Applaud Immediate Statewide Moratorium on Water Shutoffs to Protect Californians

April 2, 2020 Press Release

SACRAMENTO, CA - Clean Water Action, Community Water Center, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability, and NextGen California released the following statement today in response to the Governor’s Executive Order N-42-20

NRDC’s Gina McCarthy: Trump’s Attack on Cleaner Cars “Makes No Sense’’

March 31, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration today took steps to gut vehicle pollution and fuel efficiency standards, which reduce massive amounts of toxic air and climate pollution from the nation’s cars and trucks.

Gina McCarthy: EPA Grants “Open License to Pollute”

March 26, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON –The Environmental Protection Agency today issued an “enforcement discretion policy” that would allow industry to pollute without fear of enforcement actions. The following is a statement by Gina McCarthy, president and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council. “This…

Electricity Customers Pay Billions for Unneeded Power

March 16, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The electricity grid operator PJM’s capacity market has been overcharging tens of millions of customers to prop up unneeded dirty power plants, a new analysis found.

Court Rules in Favor of California and Denies Trump Administration Claims that California’s Coordination with Quebec in Cutting Climate Pollution is Unconstitutional

March 12, 2020 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Sacramento – Today, a federal district court issued an order granting California’s motion for summary judgment and rejecting the U.S. motion on two constitutional claims that California’s coordination with Quebec to reduce climate pollution is unlawful. The order by Judge…

NRDC’s Gina McCarthy: Oregon Climate Executive Order Reflects Urgency of Our Time

March 10, 2020 Press Release

SALEM, OR — Oregon Governor Kate Brown today signed an executive order to reduce the state’s climate change emissions, after Republicans walked out of the state legislative session for the second year in a row to prevent the passage of…

STATEMENT: NEPA Rollback Would Stifle Speech and Spur Pollution, Environmental Justice and National Environmental Groups Charge

March 10, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration’s move to undermine a foundational environmental protection would largely silence the public and expose low-income communities, tribal communities, and communities of color to a disproportionate amount of harmful pollution, according to a coalition of U.S…

Latest Vaquita Death Comes as US Expands Seafood Ban

March 9, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – According to credible media reports, another vaquita was found drowned after being trapped in illegal gillnets in the Gulf of California, potentially bringing the total population of the small porpoises to nine individuals. The death came just before…

Virginia Advances Climate Action, Must Address Energy Efficiency

March 6, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is slated to soon sign the “Virginia Clean Economy Act,” a bill approved by the General Assembly that will significantly expand renewable energy and address climate change.

Senate Panel Releases Major but Mixed Energy Package

February 27, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2020) – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today introduced a bipartisan energy package that combines elements of several dozen previously considered bills addressing the nation’s energy supply, renewable energy, electricity grid, conservation and mining.

Miembros del Concejo Municipal de Los Ángeles Buscan Prevenir la Deforestación Amazónica

February 26, 2020 Press ReleaseCalifornia

LOS ÁNGELES - Los miembros del Concejo Municipal de Los Ángeles, Paul Koretz (5to Distrito) y David Ryu (4to Distrito), presentaron hoy una moción para poner fin a las compras de los productos derivados de la deforestación de la selva…

EPA Rolls Back HFC Leak Prevention Rule, Raising Cost and Climate Harm

February 26, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule today that eliminates leak prevention and repair requirements for hydroflurocarbons, or HFCs, the powerful heat-trapping pollutants used in commercial and industrial refrigeration.

State Water Board proposes plan to provide relief for Californians struggling to pay water bills

February 26, 2020 Press ReleaseCalifornia

SACRAMENTO - California residents and clean water advocates commend the State Water Board for releasing its proposed plan for a statewide water affordability program on Tuesday.

L.A. City Council Members Aim to Prevent Amazon Deforestation

February 26, 2020 Press ReleaseCalifornia

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles City Councilmembers Paul Koretz (5th District) and David Ryu (4th District) presented a motion today to put an end to City purchases of products derived from the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest. The Councilmembers further…

NRDC Sues Over Energy Dept.’s Illegal Refusal to Update Light Bulb Energy-Saving Standards

February 25, 2020 Press ReleaseNew York

NEW YORK – The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today asked a federal court to force the U.S. Department of Energy to implement updated energy-saving standards for nearly every household light bulb sold in America. The government’s repeated, illegal defiance…

Peoria-Area Grantees Announced Today Following $8.6 Million Settlement with Energy Company

February 21, 2020 Press Release

PEORIA, IL – Following a multi-million dollar settlement with the owner of the E.D. Edwards coal plant, Peoria-area organizations met today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church to celebrate the grants being awarded as part of the settlement process.

NRDC’s Gina McCarthy: Trump’s Cuts to EPA, DOE “Unconscionable”

February 10, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – President Trump is releasing his proposed fiscal year 2021 federal budget today, reportedly seeking deep cuts in the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy and other agencies addressing environment and health.

DOE Is Flouting the Will of Congress by Delaying Clean Energy R&D

February 5, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy is flouting the will of Congress by delaying clean energy R&D and Congress should act quickly to prevent such ideologically driven efforts that thwart action to combat climate change, a Natural Resources Defense Council…

NRDC’s Gina McCarthy Urges Congress to Protect Americans’ Health from Climate Harm

February 5, 2020 Press Release

Gov. Wolf Affirms Support for RGGI in 2020-21 Budget Address

February 4, 2020 Press Release

HARRISBURG, P.A. – Governor Tom Wolf today unveiled his proposed 2020-21 fiscal year budget agenda, laying out key priorities for Pennsylvania and doubling down on his commitment to joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).