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We Need Clean and Affordable Water for All New Yorkers

Expert BlogNew YorkLarry Levine

Over the last 15 years, increasing capital investment needs (and decreasing federal financial assistance) have caused water and wastewater rates to rise nationally at about twice the rate of both inflation and income growth.

California Regulators Weigh Historic Diablo Canyon Decision

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
The historic Joint Proposal to retire and replace the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant goes before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) at 1 pm on November 28, at a formal hearing featuring no less than 21 presentations on behalf…

Implementing the Kigali Amendment: Key Issues for India

Expert BlogSameer Kwatra
One of the most successful international environmental treaties, the Montreal Protocol, is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Meeting of the Parties (MOP) next week in Montreal. The Protocol, adopted in 1987, is a prime example of the effectiveness of…

How to Keep Toxic Chemicals Off Your Holiday Shopping List

Expert BlogTom Hucker
If you’re like most Americans, you will soon be spending hours shopping for holiday presents. But no matter how well you plan your shopping list, you will have a hard time finding out which toxic chemicals may be lurking in…

Summers of Our Discontent

Expert BlogDr. Kim Knowlton
A new study confirms the growing scientific consensus: Extreme heat isn’t just an inconvenience—it can be deadly.