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Monarch Butterfly Numbers Show Migration Still at Grave Risk, Despite Uptick

January 27, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 27, 2015)—The low number of migrating monarch butterflies returning to their Mexican refuge shows that the migration remains under grave threat, even though the figures announced today are higher than last year’s, according to the Natural Resources Defense…

NRDC Welcomes Long-Sought Uranium Mining Safeguards, Calls for Improvements

January 26, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 26, 2015)--The Environmental Protection Agency's first-ever proposal to protect groundwater from the hazards of uranium mining is a good start, but more needs to be done, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Obama Seeks Wilderness Designation for Coastal Plain of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

January 25, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 25, 2015) -- President Obama today recommended to Congress that it designate the coastal plain of the iconic Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska as a wilderness. The following is a statement by Rhea Suh, president of the…

New Bipartisan Poll: Americans Embrace Climate Action, Clean Energy & Health Protections

January 22, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2015) – With President Obama and the new GOP-controlled Congress facing showdowns over climate change, and health and environmental safeguards, new public opinion research shows that a strong majority of Americans in five key states support existing…

GOP Admits Climate Change is Real, Where’s Their Plan?

January 21, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 21, 2015) – The Senate today considered several amendments to the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline bill addressing the question of whether climate change is occurring.

President Obama Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Dangerous Climate Change

January 20, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 20, 2015) – The following is a statement by Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, on President Obama’s State-of-the-Union address to Congress tonight.

President is Right to Focus on Infrastructure Jobs, Not Keystone XL Pipeline

January 20, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 20, 2015) – The following is a statement from Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, in response to President Obama’s State-of-the-Union address tonight: “President Obama hit the nail on the head. We need to protect…

Scientific Review Supports New Clean Water Protections

January 15, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 15, 2015)— A new scientific report showing that small streams and wetlands can affect downstream water quality and help supply drinking water to millions of Americans is further evidence that these water bodies need protection from pollution, the…

NRDC Statement on White House Methane Announcement

January 13, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 14, 2015)—The White House today announced a new goal of cutting dangerous methane pollution from the oil and gas industry 40-45 percent by 2025, along with plans to reduce these emissions from some sectors of the industry.

Congressional Republicans Aiming to Undermine Health, Safety and Environmental Safeguards for the American People

January 13, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 13, 2015) – The Republican House is voting on a bill today that would make it difficult, if not impossible, to put in place new regulations to protect the public. The Regulatory Accountability Act represents the latest example…

Supreme Court Allows Scientifically Sound Protections for California’s Bay-Delta Estuary to Stand

January 12, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 12, 2015) – The Supreme Court today let stand a federal plan to protect California’s vital Delta ecosystem. The Court refused to hear an appeal brought by agribusinesses trying to undermine protections for the Delta smelt under the…

Nebraska Court Ruling Clears the Way for the President to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline

January 9, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 9, 2015) – A Nebraska Supreme Court ruling today allowed the current proposed route of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline to stand.

NRDC Statement on Gov. Brown's Budget Proposal: Prioritizing Climate Change Solutions

January 9, 2015 Press Release

SACRAMENTO (January 9, 2014) – Governor Brown’s proposed budget released today demonstrates his ongoing commitment to continuing California’s leadership in combating climate change. The proposed budget builds on Governor Brown’s strong State of the State Address in which he laid…

House Vote on Keystone Pipeline Shows It Remains in Grip of Big Polluters

January 9, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 9, 2015) – The Republican-controlled House voted today to pass legislation forcing approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, for the 10th time in three years, although with too few votes to override a presidential veto.

Kirk on Climate: Senator’s Comments Deeply Disappointing

January 8, 2015 Press Release

CHICAGO (January 8, 2015) – Illinois’ junior Senator, Mark Kirk, was reported to have made some surprising statements this week denying that industrial pollution has any connection to climate change.

Boxer a Champion for the Environment and Public Health

January 8, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 8, 2015) – Following Sen. Barbara Boxer’s announcement that she will not seek re-election next year, Annie Notthoff, California advocacy director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, released this statement: “Senator Boxer has been a fierce champion of…

Senate Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Not in the National Interest

January 8, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 8, 2015) – As the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee begins work on a bill to force congressional approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, Danielle Droitsch, Canada Project director at the Natural Resources Defense Council…

Making a Killing: California Ivory Sales Largely Illegal, Contributing to Recent Rise in African Elephant Poaching

January 7, 2015 Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO (January 7, 2015) – Every 15 minutes, an African elephant is killed for its tusks. And some of that ivory ends up right here on store shelves in California. According to a report commissioned by the Natural Resources…

EPA Staying on Course to Complete Climate Pollution Standards

January 7, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 7, 2015) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today demonstrated it remains on course to finalize standards limiting dangerous carbon pollution from both existing and future power plants, and to craft a federal plan to ensure implementation of…

Putting the National Interest First

January 6, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (January 6, 2015) - The White House today announced that President Obama would veto legislation designed to force approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline before he can make a judgment as to whether it’s in the national…