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Supreme Court Gives Unaccountable Judges Power Over Agency Actions, Overturning 40 Years of Precedent

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court, in the twin cases of Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, today overturned the doctrine of Chevron deference.

NRDC Report: How Retailers are Selling Forest Destruction 

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — U.S. retailers are failing their customers and the planet by selling toilet paper, paper towels, and other goods sourced from climate-critical forests, according to a new NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) report. Selling the World’s Forests details how…

Woodwell a ‘Towering Giant’ of Climate Science

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WASHINGTON - Pioneering climate scientist and founding board member of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) George Woodwell died June 18.

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Colorado First State to Pass Labor-Backed Electrification Policy

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…

Biden EPA Delays Trump-Era Lead and Copper Rule Again

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today pushed back the effective date for implementation of the Trump Administration’s federal drinking water regulation, the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, until December 2021. The much-ballyhooed Trump-era Rule, which left millions of people exposed…

Denver Releases Renewable Heating and Cooling Plan

Press ReleaseDenver
DENVER — The Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR) released a Renewable Heating and Cooling Plan today showing how Denver residents can heat and cool their homes and businesses efficiently with clean electricity. The Plan describes opportunities…

DOE Takes Steps on Overdue Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) notice today re-evaluating its prior determination that the Secretary of Energy was not required to implement the statutory backstop requirement for general service lamps (GSLs).

Governor Newsom Declares Drought Emergency in Two California Counties

Press ReleaseCalifornia
SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency in Sonoma and Mendocino counties as California and much of the West face drought and near-drought conditions that threaten the economy, public health, and ecosystems. The declaration allows…

New Guide Charts Path to High-Road Clean Energy Jobs

Press ReleaseCalifornia
San Francisco — As the Biden-Harris administration looks to create good union jobs and tackle climate change at the same time, a new guide charts how cities can incorporate workforce development and equity goals into their climate action plans.

New Rules for Lead in Drinking Water On Tap: Biden EPA Suspends Trump Regulations

Press ReleaseUnited States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today suspended the Trump-era Lead and Copper Rule to seek additional public input, particularly from communities with lead-contaminated drinking water. The Trump regulation left millions of people exposed to toxic lead in drinking water…

New Report Shows Benefits of Clean Cars in Nevada

Press ReleaseNevada
RENO — A report released today shows that Nevada can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10.8 million metric tons and avoid more than 900 tons of health-threatening pollutants every year by 2050 by getting more Nevadans driving clean…

New York City to Phase-Out New Fossil Fuel Connections

Press ReleaseNew York
As part of the State of the City address, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that beginning this year, New York City will phase-out fossil fuel connections in new construction by 2030. The City will establish intermediate goals in the short-term…

Major Settlement Reached in Newark Tap Water Lead Case

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Citizen suit secures ongoing commitment to lead pipe replacement, free drinking water testing and filters, robust public reporting of water quality, and resources to help Newark residents