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

June 28, 2024 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

June 25, 2024 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

June 20, 2024 Press ReleaseUnited States

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

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Youngkin’s Air Board Action Endangers Virginia’s Climate Progress

December 7, 2022 Press ReleaseVirginia

RICHMOND, VA — The Air Pollution Control Board voted to advance a proposed regulation today attempting to undo Virginia’s Regional Greenhouse Initiative (RGGI) law. Two board members abstained from voting due to their concerns about Youngkin’s legal authority to override…

NRDC Launches Regenerative Agriculture Program with Award-Winning Chefs to Protect, Build Healthy Soils

December 5, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In celebration of World Soil Day, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) is launching the Chefs for Healthy Soils program alongside 30 diverse chefs from across the country. The program underscores the importance of protecting soil to support…

Tribes, Commercial Fishermen, & Conservation Groups Respond to EPA’s Next Step Towards Protecting Bristol Bay

December 2, 2022 Press ReleaseAlaska

DILLINGHAM, AK — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its Recommended Determination regarding the Pebble deposit for Bristol Bay. This marks the next step in the process for EPA to stop Pebble Mine by enacting 404(c) Clean Water Act…

North Carolina Real Estate Commission Petitioned to Disclose Flood History

December 1, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, NC —The Southern Environmental Law Center today petitioned the North Carolina Real Estate Commission to require sellers to disclose to potential buyers information about past flood damages on behalf of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), North Carolina Justice Center…

New Analysis Offers Data-Driven Plan for FDA to Curb Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in Livestock

December 1, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Each year, infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria are responsible for more than 1.3 million deaths globally, with at least 35,000 fatalities in the United States alone. Efforts in the U.S. to curtail antibiotic overuse–the major driver of spreading…

Jeffries: A Skilled and Trusted Leader Devoted to Environmental Justice

November 30, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - House Democrats elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York to become their leader, the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.

NRDC Mourns the Loss of Rep. McEachin: “a towering leader of conscience”

November 29, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., died Monday after a long struggle with cancer, just weeks after being elected to his fourth term in Congress.

Dr. Veena Singla Re-Appointed to EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee

November 28, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dr. Veena Singla, Senior Scientist at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has been re-appointed to the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.

Biden Administration Should Strengthen National Marine Sanctuary Protections, Conservation and Faith Groups Say

November 22, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - Ten conservation and faith-based organizations, consisting of millions of members, are petitioning the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to strengthen the National Marine Sanctuary System, which America’s iconic underwater parks and the species that live in our…

NY Crypto Moratorium Gets Governor’s Signature

November 22, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY – Today Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a limited, two-year moratorium on crypto mining operations in New York State. Under the new bill, the Department of Environmental Conservation will also be required to study the environmental impacts…

NRDC President: World Delivers Measured Progress Addressing Climate Crisis at COP27

November 20, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT —Global climate talks at COP27 concluded today with world leaders delivering measured progress to confront the climate crisis—but much more work remains ahead.

NRDC’s Manish Bapna on Nancy Pelosi’s Historic Leadership

November 17, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to hold that role in the history of the nation, announced today that she would step down as the top Democrat in the House of representatives while remaining in Congress.

Divided Congress Should Not Slow Environmental Progress

November 16, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats retained their majority in the Senate and Republicans won a majority in the House in the 2022 midterm elections.

COP27: Indonesia Will Get Public and Private Financing to Shift from Coal to Clean Energy

November 15, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt— A coalition of countries announced today that they will mobilize $20 billion of public and private finance to help Indonesia, the world’s 5th largest greenhouse gas emitter, shut down coal power plants and ramp up investment in…

Poll: Access to Safe Drinking Water Is a Top Priority Across America

November 15, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

Safe drinking water is a top concern nationwide, according to a new poll released today by NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), with most respondents indicating that lead pipes in drinking water systems are either a crisis or a major problem.

COP27: NRDC: Presidents Biden and Xi Agree to Tackle Global Climate Crisis

November 14, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt —U.S. President Biden and China President XI met today at the G20 meeting in Bali and agreed to work together again to address the global climate crisis.

COP27: India Climate Event Highlights Solutions for Extreme Heat and Cooling Needs in Heat-Stressed Countries

November 14, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational, India

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT – At COP27 today, environmental leaders from India, Egypt, the United Nations, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and others highlighted the increasing challenges facing hundreds of millions of people in heat-stressed countries and solutions that can protect…

COP27: President Biden Boosts Climate Action Globally

November 11, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

President Biden continued reasserting U.S. climate leadership as he addressed the global community at the COP27 international climate talks today, pledging to increase U.S. support for domestic and international efforts to address the climate crisis.

At COP27: EPA Moves to Cut Climate-Warming Methane Pollution

November 11, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT - At the COP27 international climate talks today, the Environmental Protection Agency released an updated proposed rule to cut methane and other harmful pollutants from oil and gas operations across the U.S. This proposal will help address…

New Yorkers Vote in Favor of Historic $4.2 Billion Bond Act

November 9, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

NEW YORK, NY – Yesterday New Yorkers voted in favor of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, the state’s first environmental bond act since 1996.

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