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- A Costly Move: EPA Abandons Endangerment Finding
- EPA Unravels Climate ProtectionsNRDC will challenge the Trump EPA’s unscientific and illegal repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of clean vehicle standards.
- New Data Center Bill Provides Consumer, Environmental Protections With Guardrails for Responsible Development
- NRDC to EPA: Get the Rocket Fuel Out of Our Water Already!With endurance, grit, and a couple lawsuits, we’ve spent decades pushing for meaningful perchlorate protections—but will the government finally set one?
- President Trump’s Soot-Stained Coal AwardAdministration set to announce federal bailouts to old, dirty coal plants.
- POWER Act Intended to Protect Ratepayers and the Environment from Data Center HarmAdvocates call on data centers to cover their own costs
- Trump EPA Misses Legal Deadline to Reduce Deadly Air PollutionBroad coalition of groups condemns illegal inaction, puts EPA on legal notice
- Limiting PFAS Exposure is Central Priority for Advocates this Legislative SessionAdvocates Call for Passage of a Package of Bills to Expand Protections from PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Consumer and Beauty Products, and Spread On Farmland
- Wildfire Strategies for a Warming PlanetWith climate change intensifying wildfires, building community and forest resilience is our best defense.
- Living on the Frontlines of Fumigation Facilities in Los Angeles CountyResidents of the communities surrounding warehouses that use dangerous chemicals to kill pests are standing up to demand transparency and protection from the toxic fumes.
- Senate Vote Will Decide Fate of the Boundary WatersThe U.S. Senate will vote this week on whether to allow dangerous sulfide-ore copper mining on the edges of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—a place where my family’s roots go back more than a century.
- NHTSA Urged to Maintain Fuel-Economy Standards
- Connecting the West to a More Stable Clean Energy FutureThe WestTEC 10-year study reveals the actionable transmission report that’s critical for a resilient western grid.
- Every Road Cuts Deeper: How Forest Fragmentation Threatens Water and WildlifeAs more and more of our forests face threats from industry and the Trump administration, it’s critical to protect the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
- Courts Blow Back the Trump Administration’s Offshore Wind FreezeCurrent score = Offshore wind: 5, Trump administration: 0
- The President Is Putting Oil First and America LastInstead, the government should be coming up with reforms that deliver projects—such as clean energy and infrastructure—that actually make life better for people and communities.
- Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Mercury Exemptions for Taconite PlantsLawsuit challenges two-year waiver from the EPA’s mercury and toxic air pollution limits that protect Great Lakes communities, and public health.
- Death by a Thousand Cuts: FEMA Under the Second Trump AdministrationThe agency’s mission is simple: to help people before, during, and after a disaster. This administration is making that almost impossible.
- Unlocking Storage Is the Solution to Data Center StrainBattery storage may be the only way that PJM, states, and industry leaders keep up with data center demand and alleviate skyrocketing prices.
- California Clears First Commercial “Pop-up” Gear Authorization for Dungeness Crab FisheryMilestone supports whale entanglement prevention while keeping a targeted, risk-based approach.
- From a Whisper to a Murmur to a Chorus: It’s Time to Make Polluters Pay for the Climate CrisisCommunities are rallying during this week’s Make Polluters Pay Week of Action.
- Judge Protects Billions for Reliable EV Charging; Cleaner Air and Lower Driving Costs Across the Country
- Governors, Legislators, and Utility Affordability: Broadening the Frame to WaterState leaders can address major water affordability challenges by protecting financially vulnerable customers, ensuring transparency, and providing dedicated state funding for water infrastructure.
- Groups File Suit Over Presidential Exemptions for Cancer-Causing Ethylene OxideGroups warn the exemptions are the latest in a broader effort to weaken clean-air safeguards, putting public health at risk
- Another Alarm Call from the Arctic: Its Rivers Are Turning OrangeThe once clean and clear waterways are rusting, a visually striking example of the catastrophic—and sometimes unpredictable—impacts of global climate change.
- It’s Time for Colorado to Fix Its Neonic Pesticide ProblemSB26-065, the SEED Act, would reduce the number one source of neonic pesticide pollution in the state by eliminating unnecessary seed coatings.
- The Trump Administration Is Racing to Launch the Deep-Sea Mining Industry, Despite Huge Risks and Broad OppositionThis would destroy deep-sea habitats and the ecosystems they support.
- A Glass Half Full? The State of New York’s Lead Pipes in the '27 BudgetThere is a very clear need to invest in lead pipe replacement in the state, and the budget should do just that.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill Jump-Starts Clean Energy Progress with Executive OrdersIncoming New Jersey Governor Addresses Energy Costs, Reliability, Renewables on Day One
- P&G’s New CEO Faces a ChoiceWill the company take action to protect forests or continue wiping them away for disposable products?
- Groups urge Court to End Federal Ban on Clean Energy Projects
- Colorado Advocates: New “Data Center Handout Bill” Misses the Mark; Proactive Protections Needed for Energy Bills, Communities, and Environment
- PJM Board Announces Final Proposal to Address Data Center DemandPJM fails to adequately address bill hikes and reliability risks posed by data centers
- NRDC: Trump’s Actions Will Raise Drivers’ CostsFreedom’s just another word for paying more at the pump with the Trump administration’s moves to gut fuel economy, emissions standards.
- Legislation to Weaken Toxic Chemical Laws One of the Worst Ideas of All Time
- NRDC Reacts to Gov. Polis’ State of the State Address
- Settlement Requires Minnesota Agriculture Agency to Account for Impacts of Toxic Neonic Seed Treatments
- EPA Proposal Would Curb States’ and Tribes’ Clean Water Act OversightPlanned rule attacks experts’ role in reviewing pipelines, hydropower dams, and other federally permitted projects.
- Groups Push to Block Arctic Refuge Drilling PlanUpdated complaint restarts paused litigation and challenges Interior’s 2025 move to readopt Trump‑era program opening all 1.56 million acres of the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leasing.
- NRDC Reacts to Governor Newsom's 2026–27 Budget Proposal
- Army Corps Reissues Fast‑Track Permits That Endanger Streams and WetlandsFinal rule keeps rubber‑stamp approval for oil and gas pipelines and opens a new shortcut for data centers.
- North Carolina Regulators Approve Self-Policing Policy for PFAS Polluters
- NRDC Sues DOE for Lack of Transparency in the Termination of Clean Energy Funding
- Governor Pritzker Signs Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act into Law
- Trump Administration Pulls Out of Key Global Environmental OrganizationsAfter walking away from 60+ international organizations, “regaining the nation’s mantle of leadership will be difficult.”
- Trump Administration Fully Abdicates Climate ResponsibilitiesThe UNFCCC departure is “an unforced error for the United States of America.”
- Environmental and Community Orgs File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Exemptions from Air Pollution Rules for Steel Industry Coke Ovens
- Shortsighted Pause on Offshore Wind Projects Could Kill Jobs and Increase Electric BillsTrump administration pauses fully permitted offshore wind projects, escalating its war on clean energy.
- Advocates Applaud NY’s New Nation-Leading Law Banning Toxics in Period ProductsNew law bans the sale in New York State of period products containing PFAS "forever chemicals" and other toxics linked to cancer and infertility.
- The Transition Fuel Illusion: How 2025 Exposed the Limits of Global Natural Gas ExpansionCOP30 outcomes, methane regulation, and market shifts show why natural gas cannot anchor the next phase of the energy transition.
- Yes, Climate Wins Are Still Happening! Let’s Keep It Up in 2026.Despite the science denialism of federal leaders, on the ground, we’ve continued to make strides for cleaner air, threatened wildlife and wildlands, and community resilience.
- Power Sector Emissions Rise as Gas Replaces CoalDespite record growth in renewable energy, power sector carbon emissions reversed course and increased last year.
- House Passes the SPEED ActPermitting Reform effort “was never a serious solution”
- House Passes the SPEED ActPermitting reform effort “was never a serious solution."
- IRS Sued Over Anti-Solar and Wind Tax RulesTribal utility, localities, and consumer and environmental groups argue tax guidance illegally hurts renewable energy.
- For the First Time in History, PJM Auction Fails to Procure Necessary Power SupplyAuction results reflect data center surge and roadblocks to new supply
- Fifty Years After the James River Disaster, Clean Water Protections Are Under SiegeClean Water Act rollbacks endanger drinking water, wetlands, and communities nationwide
- Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging
- EPA Undermines the HFC PhasedownA proposal to delay the shift away from climate super-pollutants will hurt consumers, industry, and the climate.
- From Whales to Walruses, Sea Mammals Are Under Attack—and So Is the Law That Protects ThemIn yet another attack on science, Congress is proposing to dismantle the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- Colorado Regulators Approve Grid InvestmentsPlan will allow Xcel Energy to upgrade its electricity distribution system to power more EVs and appliances while containing costs
- Governor Pritzker Signs Transit Bill into LawTransforms investments in Illinois public transit, leading to cleaner air, & lower household costs
- New York State Energy Plan Lacks Focus on Renewable Energy, Climate Change
- Making CITES Great Again?Despite some bad behavior at COP20, the United States may have outlined what needs to happen if we are to successfully halt international trade in endangered species.
- Building Community Resilience Through Smarter Oil and Gas Revenue PolicyThere are real fiscal risks of failing to plan for the volatility of the fossil fuel industry when the industry inevitably winds down.
- The Arctic in Peril: The Story Behind One of TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2025As the Trump administration seeks to expand drilling and mining in northern Alaska, a photographer captures a glimpse of one of earth’s last great wild spaces.
- 2025 Wins in Food Waste and What’s Next in 2026Food waste programs and systems made significant advances around the country—and even the world. It's important to keep up the momentum in 2026.
- Ten Years After Paris Agreement, Direction of Travel on Global Climate Action is Clear—But We Must Dramatically Pick Up the Pace
- Demolition Derby Deregulation That’s Too Much, Even for IndustryCompanies and trade associations are telling the EPA that it’s going too far.
- Repealing the Oil and Gas Rule Would Be Another Industry GiveawaySuch a move would increase government subsidies to fossil fuel companies while threatening wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and people's health.
- Rethinking the Price of Water in the WestIt’s time to modernize the antiquated water pricing system and create one that factors in resilience, capital improvements, and efficiency.
- Study Finds Federal Water Giveaways in the West Exacerbate Strained Water Systems and Cost TaxpayersMassive disparities in wholesale rates addressed in new report as climate change threatens the Colorado River and water users that depend on it
- Court Rules Trump Administration’s Wind Ban is Illegal
- Major Toilet Paper Brands Fail Sustainability Test, Rely on Forest Destruction to Make Their ProductsNRDC's seventh annual "Issue with Tissue" scorecard finds Charmin, Angel Soft, and Kirkland among worst offenders—while competitors prove that sustainable alternatives are readily available
- Unprecedented: Pennsylvania’s RGGI RepealWhat does this action mean for the state's climate policy, especially given the governor's recent package of energy bills and rising electricity prices across the region?
- Virginia Leaders Can Act Now to Blunt Rising Energy Bills, New Analysis Finds
- Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA Final Rule That Delays Methane Pollution Protections from Oil and Gas IndustryThe unlawful delay ignores health risks, energy waste, and widespread opposition.
- Illinois Serves as a Beacon of Hope for Climate Action in the Face of Federal AttacksThe CRGA Act is a win for accelerating our transition to a clean energy future, expanding jobs, protecting consumers from volatile price spikes, and investing in Illinois residents.
- NHTSA Moves to Gut Fuel Economy RulesTrump administration’s plan would mean drivers pay more at the pump—and the oil industry gets a windfall.
- The Best and Worst Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, and Facial Tissue BrandsTissue paper production is taking a devastating toll on forests. NRDC’s newest Issue with Tissue report can help you find earth-friendly brands.
- Climate Change Is Flooding Vermont—Who Should Pay for It?In mountain valleys and riverside villages, residents bail out their homes and businesses—and hope that fossil fuel companies can help cover the costs.
- EPA Gives Oil Industry Another Free Pass to Keep Polluting
- COP30: World Continues to Take Action on ClimateEven with some bumps along the way, countries across the globe rallied behind the need to accelerate the transition toward a climate-resilient, fossil fuel–free, prosperous economy.
- Trump’s EPA Abandons Defense of National Soot Standard that Saves LivesAbandoning soot standards would cause more asthma attacks, heart disease, and early death—especially in vulnerable communities.
- Global Climate Progress Marches Forward at COP30 Despite Pressure from Washington, Fossil Fuel Industry
- Environmental Groups File for a Contested Case Hearing on Saline Data Center
- Interior’s New Offshore Drilling Plan Hands Oceans to Big Oil Proposal will massively expand lease sales across U.S. waters, risking coastal communities, wildlife, and the climate.
- NRDC and Atlantic Council Announce New Effort at COP30 to Accelerate Financing Resilience for Vulnerable Communities Worldwide
- PJM Board to Decide on Higher Bills for 67 Million Americans Due to Data CentersPJM members vote down all proposals to address the cost increase and reliability risks posed by data centers.
- Lawsuit Challenges FERC Approval of Central U.S. Grid Operator’s Fast-Track Energy Plan
- The Fight Against This NYC Area Pipeline Is Not OverConstructing the offshore NESE pipeline would pollute waterways and come with higher energy bills for New Yorkers.
- New Data Center Tax Exemption Guidelines Sidestep Clean Energy Requirements
- New Report Shows How States Can Fund Home Buyouts as Federal Resources Shrink
- Advocates Take FERC to Court Over Southwest Power Pool’s Pricey Proposal to Favor Fossil Fuels
- Groups Challenge New York State’s Approval of the NESE Pipeline Over Significant Risks to Water QualityThe pipeline project was rejected by the state two prior times over water quality threats.
- Groups Challenge New Jersey’s Approval of NESE Pipeline in CourtThe New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection previously rejected the pipeline for failing to meet water quality standards.