Published by the Environmental News Service BRUSSELS, Belgium, August 15, 2018 (ENS) – After exceeding their legal national air pollution limits, 11 EU Member States have asked the European Commission to raise their emission ceilings. Green groups say this process, known as an inventory adjustment, undermines the law because targets can be raised after they […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report on air quality, tracking our nation’s progress in improving air quality since the passage of the Clean Air Act. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/air-pollution-trends-show-cleaner-air-growing-economy
At the AIA Conference on Architecture this week, architects, designers and firms are gathering in New York City to share their perspectives, and learn from others, about how to “build a blueprint for better cities” – with a focus on health, resilience and sustainability. AIA states that “community sustainability goals are fulfilled in large part […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $30 million in Targeted Airshed Grants to fund nine projects in Alaska, California and Utah to tackle some of the country’s toughest air quality challenges. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-nearly-30-million-western-communities-air-quality-improvement-projects
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Highlighting its commitment to collaborating with states, tribes, and localities to protect air quality, the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-working-states-and-tribes-takes-next-steps-2015-ozone-designations
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, President Donald Trump signed a Memorandum for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), directing EPA to ensure efficient and cost-effective implementation of air quality standards under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/presidential-memo-implementation-air-quality-standards-showcases-epa-progress-promoting
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Every year the northeastern state of Sikkim hosts the Red Panda Festival. The winter event features parades, live music and draws tourists and locals alike. It’s a joyful celebration named for Sikkim’s iconic state animal. While residents of Sikkim honor the endangered red panda, they also understand the species is […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund India Green News: India, France sign pact to deepen cooperation in environment field; IREDA, EIB sign €150 million loan for RE financing in India; Centre’s clean air plan goes beyond Delhi, urban India and outdoor pollution India Green News is a selection of news highlights about environmental and […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states have an opportunity to unlock the benefits of clean, modern, and accessible transportation solutions. Who hasn’t had a day ruined by a traffic jam or a delayed train, bus, or subway when trying to get their kids to school, get to work, or get […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund In yet another step to dismantle critical protections for our air and climate, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has proposed to withdraw the EPA’s guideline for states to reduce smog-forming air pollution from oil and gas production, processing, and transmission activities. If this latest rollback goes final and withstands court […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This blog was written with contributions by Brian Siu, Director of Federal Affairs for NRDC. Why are members of the Senate planning to weaken environmental protections? In a prelude to voting on anti-environmental legislation, Senator Barrasso, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, will hold a […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The state of Illinois is in danger of missing a unique opportunity to clean up its transportation sector. The Volkswagen settlement issued in 2016 and finalized last October is the result of the company getting caught foisting dirty diesel cars on the public. Based on the number of […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund More energy efficiency can help New Yorkers create new good clean energy jobs, enjoy better health, and save billions, as a NRDC fact sheet published today shows. With Governor Cuomo promising to release a “comprehensive and far-reaching energy efficiency initiative by Earth Day, April 22,” it’s important to […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund While the Trump Administration attempts to censor the truth, the ground realities are that climate change is pushing weather extremes “off the scale”. It is clear we need to act. Fortunately, as highlighted during the recent World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) in New Delhi, developing economies, such as […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Scott Pruitt celebrated his one-year anniversary as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency two weeks ago and it’s time to grade his performance. While Pruitt has recently been catching heat for his science-denying comments on climate change, his luxurious travel on the taxpayer dime, and his elimination […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Crawford Generating Station darius norvilas/Flickr Without any input from the community, developers recently unveiled plans to demolish the Crawford coal plant and market it for use as a distribution center, that would add tons of dirty truck exhaust into the community. When the decades-long fight to close Chicago’s Crawford […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Homes next to an oil refinery in Wilmington, California Citizen of the Planet/Alamy Sometimes you really do have to stop and wonder what U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is thinking. And once you do, the conclusions you inevitably draw can be so frustrating that you just […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The strategy would save money, curb pollution, and fix our crumbling transit system in a way that’s fair and equitable for all New Yorkers. dbimages/Alamy If it feels like you’ve been experiencing more subway delays lately, you’re not alone. New York City’s public transit system is a mess—and […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund NRDC urged EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt this week to reverse course on his reckless plans to dismantle the Clean Power Plan and replace it with weak limits on power plant carbon pollution. It’s no secret that NRDC supports the Clean Power Plan—a critical step to reduce the nearly […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The 2018 Winter Olympics have just closed, but California’s pursuit of clean energy is continuing unabated. After initiating the energy efficiency, the solar, and the electric car revolutions over the past two decades, several state lawmakers are looking to tackle the next frontier in clean energy: slashing the […]