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The 46th Open-Ended Working Group Heads to Montreal to discuss HFCs
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Parties to the Montreal Protocol gather in Montreal next week to discuss a number of climate-crucial points.
on Wed, 4PM
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More Progress on Fairness in Meat
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The Biden Administration’s long-awaited unfair practices rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act could help responsible meat producers reach more eaters
on Wed, 1AM
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Electric Utilities are Essential to the Clean Energy Transition
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Electric utilities will play a critical role in the clean energy transition as the primary investors, long-term system planners, and resource integrators of our electricity system, but they will need to double down, and they will need help. What they...
on Tue, 7PM
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California Calls on Congress to Fix Common Food Waste Problem
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California’s legislature has passed a resolution calling on the federal government to address food date labels, a systemic cause of food waste....
on Tue, 7PM
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OSHA Proposes Heat Protections for Workers
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WASHINGTON – The Biden administration’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration proposed the first-ever federal standards to address the risks of heat to workers. The proposed protections, already years in the making, come as climate-fueled heat waves struck much of the...
on Tue, 2PM
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Protection for 28 Million Acres in Alaska Within Reach
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Bureau of Land Management issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement that recommends maintaining important protections for 28 million acres of Alaska public
on Mon, 6PM
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WASHINGTON – NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) moved to intervene to defend the Biden Administration’s restrictions on six toxic PFAS chemicals found in drinking water....
on Mon, 2PM
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BLM Poised to Protect 28 Million Acres of Alaska Public Lands
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WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2024) – The Biden Administration is one step closer to protecting 28 million acres of Alaska’s public lands. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement today that recommended maintaining protections from...
on Jun 28
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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.
on Jun 28
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The Case for Retrofitting India's Auto-Rickshaws
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Auto-rickshaws, or the ubiquitous three-wheelers, are the dominant mode of public transport in medium and small cities in India, accounting for 42–76% of public transportation trips. Even in larger cities, auto-rickshaws still account for 8% of public transport. By 2030, India's extensive fleet...
on Jun 28
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When Customers and Investors Demand Corporate Sustainability
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Through shareholder resolutions, letters, and activism, consumers and shareholders can push companies to clean up supply chains—and their reputations.
on Jun 28
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NRDC: House Majority Puts Head in the Sand with New Appropriations Bills
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WASHINGTON - With a climate-fueled heat wave creating emergency conditions across the nation, the House Appropriations Committee majority decided to release government appropriations bills that would inflict reckless spending cuts, halt efforts to fight climate change – and undercut work...
on Jun 28
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Surprise Utility Fees Pose a Barrier to All-Electric Homes
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Utilities must cover the full cost of upgrading the grid where needed to enable homes to switch from polluting gas appliances to all-electric alternatives.
on Jun 28
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Liquefied Natural Gas has Limited Impact in Displacing Coal Emissions
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The fossil fuel industry is selling a false narrative that liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion is a “climate solution” because it displaces coal consumption globally. This claim doesn’t stand up against the facts. U.S. LNG has no or very limited...
on Jun 26
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Uttar Pradesh Responds to Deadly Heat
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With record breaking temperatures taking a devastating toll on human health, the state of Uttar Predesh (UP) has prepared a long-term heat resilience plan, which was presented in a June 19th, 2024 workshop. Hosted by the Department of Housing and...
on Jun 26
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Heavy Industry at Critical Juncture for Community Engagement
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An influx of federal funding makes industrial decarbonization ripe for effective community engagement.
on Jun 26
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Sea Turtle Week Highlights a Need to Safeguard Ocean Habitat
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The Blake Plateau is home to several sea turtle species and requires greater protection.
on Jun 26
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North Carolina Environmental Commission Dithers on Necessary Standards
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The newest members of the Environmental Management Commission are keeping PFAS pollution flowing to North Carolina's taps.
on Jun 26
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CA Climate Bond Must Invest in Resilient Food & Farm Infrastructure
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Thanks to the leadership of Assemblymember Lori Wilson and her Climate-Resilient Farms, Sustainable Healthy Food Access, and Farmworker Protection Bond Act of 2024 (AB 408), the Assembly has a clear vision for how to reinvest in California's food and farming...
on Jun 26
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An overview of why we throw away so much food, how it impacts people and the planet, and what we can do to waste less.
on Jun 26
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PJM's Interconnection Inaction
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If PJM wants to get serious about reliability and protecting its customers during extreme weather, it’s time to stop arguing about interconnection and transmission planning and get to work....
on Jun 26
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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.
on Jun 26
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CA: $20B Potential Savings from Targeted Electrification
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New analysis shows targeted electrification could save Californians more than $20 billion in gas pipeline costs by 2045 while tackling climate emissions.
on Jun 26
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What Might the New Global Climate Finance Goal Look Like?
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Back in 2015, governments in the UNFCCC agreed to negotiate a new collective quantified goal (NCQG) for climate finance prior to 2025. What are the key elements that countries need to agree on?
on Jun 26
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NYC Proposes Bill to Shift Cost of Lead Pipe Replacement to Property Owners
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The New York City Council has proposed a controversial new bill that would require property owners to take on the task and expense of replacing all of their building’s lead water service lines within the next ten years, costing them thousands...
on Jun 26
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What's on the Horizon for California's MPA Petitions
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As state agencies begin their evaluation of the 20 petitions proposing changes to California's MPA network, it is crucial to strive for ambitious ocean conservation actions.
on Jun 25
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety
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Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.
on Jun 25
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NRDC Report: How Retailers are Selling Forest Destruction
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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...
on Jun 25
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By the Numbers: How Are U.S. Fisheries Doing?
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Here is our breakdown of NOAA’s 2023 Status of Stocks report, which shows more progress is needed to ensure healthy and resilient fisheries.
on Jun 25
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Illinois’s REAP Charts a Path to the State’s Clean Energy Future
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Planning for a decarbonized future is crucial if Illinois wants to meet its clean energy goals on time.
on Jun 25
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Meeting Global Forest Targets Requires Equitable Accountability
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Halting deforestation and forest degradation by 2030, a key climate target, requires a framework to drive truly global accountability and support.
on Jun 25
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WASHINGTON — The chemical industry and water utility trade associations filed lawsuits against the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule to limit six toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water. PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are infamous for their extreme toxicity, persistence in...
on Jun 25
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Multi-Hundred Million Dollar Clean-Up of Penobscot River Begins
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The court-appointed Trustee directing work to remediate mercury in the Penobscot River Estuary has announced thirteen Beneficial Environmental Projects (BEPs) that will receive funding to begin delivering tangible benefits to affected communities and ecosystems.
on Jun 25
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NRDC, Partners Challenge Proposed Industrial Mill in Washington
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NRDC and a coalition of local groups, represented by Earthjustice, filed an appeal today to stop the construction of the Pacific Northwest’s first industrial-scale wood pellet biomass production facility.
on Jun 25
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Community Groups Challenge Permit for Washington’s First Industrial Wood Pellet Fuel Plant
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A coalition of Northwest and national conservation groups today filed an appeal to revoke a faulty air permit that would allow construction and operation of an industrial-scale wood pellet fuel plant in Hoquiam, Washington....
on Jun 25
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New York State Legislative Session Wraps Up: What’s In and What’s Out?
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In the wake of the 2024 New York legislative session, we highlight some key victories and grapple with challenging political roadblocks.
on Jun 25
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Colorado takes a giant stride toward clean and healthy buildings - We Can Fix Climate Change
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"the state’s Public Utility Commission approved the investment of $440 million dollars, mostly in energy efficiency and electrification"
on Jun 25
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Senate Restores FERC to a Full Five Commissioners
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WASHINGTON – Today the Senate confirmed three new commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC:) Judy Chang, David Rosner, and Lindsay See....
on Jun 25
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The Full FERC Commission's To-Do List
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This week the Senate voted to confirm three new three new commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC:) Judy Chang, David Rosner, and Lindsay See. This means that, once these three are sworn in, FERC will be restored to...
on Jun 25
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Kimberly-Clark Is on a Roll with New Forest Policy and Goals
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The maker of Kleenex, Cottonelle, and Scott tissue products just committed to go beyond its biggest competitors.
on Jun 25
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The Dakota Access Pipeline: What You Need to Know
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How protests against an oil pipeline turned into a national fight for Indigenous rights.
on Jun 24
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Pennsylvania Takes a Crack at Making Virtual Power Plants a Reality
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Linking EVs, smart homes, and other resources to the grid takes work from PJM and states. Pennsylvania is beginning to do its part.
on Jun 24
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New NRDC Analysis: Gov Shapiro's Energy Plan is a Winner - We Can Fix Climate Change
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The plan is excellent, but the bill to enact it has not yet been passed, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly is split between parties.
on Jun 24
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Jodhpur, India Unveils A Net-Zero Public Cooling Station
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The city is advancing heat adaptation through launch of a new public cooling station.
on Jun 21
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Vermont Becomes Second State to Take Big Steps for Bees
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The Vermont legislature enacted a bill curbing the use of bee-toxic neonic pesticides on the first day of Pollinator Week.
on Jun 18
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New York City’s Landmark Congestion Pricing Program Hits New Roadblock
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NRDC will continue working with groups to bring back congestion pricing, which can benefit low-income residents and workers.
on Jun 9