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Court Strikes Down Sensible Limits of Super-Pollutant HFCs

August 8, 2017 Press Release

Groups Sue Trump Admin. for Risking Americans’ Health by Suspending Transportation Clean Air Safeguards

July 31, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Trump administration put Americans’ health at risk by abruptly suspending a federal safeguard intended to curb a major source of climate-changing emissions, the pollution from cars and trucks on the national highways, according to a lawsuit filed…

NRDC & Other Environmental and Consumer Groups, 11 States & NYC Sue Over Stalled Efficiency Standards

June 13, 2017 Press Release

Bill savings and pollution reductions from 5 standards at risk

NRDC Sues to Block Trump Administration’s Methane Pollution Rollback

June 5, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration violated the Clean Air Act in suspending critical protections against methane leaks and other dangerous air pollution from the oil and gas industry last week, according to a lawsuit filed today by the Natural Resources…

NRDC Will Sue as Trump Administration Begins Dismantling Methane Pollution Protections

May 31, 2017 Press Release

Following Reports the U.S. Will Withdrawal from Global Climate Commitment, EPA Suspends Key Rules that Curb Emissions from Oil and Gas Industry

Metro Board Kills Funding for 710 Tunnel Project

May 25, 2017 Press ReleaseCalifornia

New Senate Legislation Is a Step Toward Rolling Back Successful Fuel Economy Standards

May 25, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – New legislation introduced today by primary sponsor Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) would weaken federal fuel economy standards. The bill would give automakers concessions that would undermine public health protections and the future competitiveness of American manufacturers.

Ahmedabad Unveils Groundbreaking Protections Against Deadly Air Pollution

May 12, 2017 Press ReleaseIndia

Indian government officials and partners today unveiled the first-of-its-kind comprehensive health-based plan to protect citizens from deadly air pollution, which is being established in Ahmedabad, one of the most polluted cities in South Asia.

President Trump Retracts Decision to Keep Strong Clean Car Standards

March 15, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – President Trump today moved to weaken the landmark carbon pollution standards for light duty vehicles for model years 2022-2025.

EPA Maintains Strong Clean Car Standards

January 13, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced today it is keeping in place the clean car pollution standards it set in 2012 for automobile model years 2022 to 2025.

EPA Plans To Keep Clean Car Standards Strong

November 30, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will keep in place the existing carbon pollution standards for automobile model years 2022 to 2025.

President’s Actions to Accelerate EV Deployment Exemplify Sprint-To-The-Finish Attitude

November 3, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2016) -- The White House today announced a broad package of initiatives to foster the development of electric vehicles, including a nationwide infrastructure system to support them.

80,000 Americans, Mayors, Clean Tech Groups, State and City Leaders Call for a Cleaner Transportation System

August 23, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – More than 80,000 Americans joined dozens of mayors, business leaders, environmental and consumer groups, and state and city transportation officials in calling on the Obama administration to reduce carbon pollution from the nation’s transportation system and promote cleaner…

Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy Trucks will Cut Carbon Pollution and Save Money

August 16, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Heavy duty trucks and tractor-trailers in the United States will be required to run on less fuel and generate less carbon pollution under fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards made final today by the Obama administration.

“Floor It:” NRDC Poll Shows Broad Bipartisan Backing for Clean Cars and Clean Transportation

August 4, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Cars and trucks are a leading source of carbon pollution in the U.S. and a poll released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council shows that Americans of all political views overwhelmingly endorse two Obama Administration initiatives to…

All-Encompassing Climate Fight Includes Curbing Carbon Pollution from Airplanes

July 25, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration today released a scientific conclusion that carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft contributes to climate change, setting the stage to consider federal standards that would begin curbing that climate pollution.

Fuel Efficiency Goals are Attainable, Obama Administration Report Shows

July 18, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Automobile technology is advancing faster than expected, according to an Obama administration report released today. This means automakers are on track to meet clean car standards through the year 2025, experts at the Natural Resources Defense Council say.

New Report: U.S. Power Sector Continues Significant Reductions of Air Pollutant Emissions

July 13, 2016 Press Release

BOSTON, MA – The nation’s largest electric producers continue to substantially reduce emissions of key air pollutants, the latest comprehensive analysis of U.S. power plant emissions shows.

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…

New Report: Utilities Can Supercharge the EV Market

June 16, 2016 Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO — America’s utilities are uniquely positioned to supercharge the national electric vehicles market by spurring a rapid deployment of charging stations, increasing public awareness of EVs’ economic and environmental benefits, and incentivizing drivers to charge cars at times…