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Oppose Using the Congressional Review Act to Void Life-Saving Standards on Toxic Air Pollution

Senator Inhofe has announced his intent to file a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to void health standards reducing mercury and other toxic air pollution from power plants and permanently block EPA from re-issuing similar safeguards. This resolution would be a disastrous and unprecedented attack on our children’s health and America’s air quality.

High-level Panel Urges Phase-out of Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Commitment to Low-carbon Energy: Recommendations of the Global Sustainability Panel

NRDC Blog, Jake Schmidt -- Twenty-two high level representatives have just released their report – Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing—which sets out specific recommendations to “put sustainable development into practice and to mainstream it into economic policy as quickly as possible.”

Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Fact Sheet

The Keystone XL tar sands pipeline would carry the dirtiest oil on the planet strip-mined and drilled from under the forests of Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The Obama administration has said it will take another year to conduct a thorough review of the economic, national security and environmental facets of this project. This is especially true since the path for a critical part of the pipeline through Nebraska is not even determined yet. However, Congress passed a bill requiring the Administration to make a decision on the pipeline by February 21, 2012.

Health and Climate Change: Accounting for Costs

Climate change endangers human health, and costs us money in both lost and interrupted lives and increased health care. In a study published in the journal Health Affairs, a team of scientists from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) partnered with university economists to investigate the health costs of six climate change-related events, and found the estimated costs totaled more than $14 billion (in 2008 U.S. dollars).

Keystone XL Pipeline: Undermining U.S. Energy Security and Sending Tar Sands Overseas

A report by Oil Change International and Natural Resources Defense Council. The national debate surrounding the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline has obscured the fact that a key purpose of the pipeline is to export Canadian oil to the world market via the U.S. Gulf Coast—a plan that would threaten the farmlands and water of America’s heartland. Canada isn’t even producing enough oil to fill its existing pipelines, which are running half-empty. So why is Keystone XL such a priority for the oil industry? Because Keystone XL is actually a pipeline that bypasses America in order to maximize Big Oil’s profits.

“No Anti-Environmental Riders on the Omnibus”

Why Are House Leaders Making A Bad Situation Worse? As 2011 comes to a close, Congress is trying to tackle government spending and tax bills in a single week.

Oppose S.1392: Gutting the Clean Air Act to Allow More Toxic Air Pollution, More Deaths, More Asthma Attacks, National Resources Defense Council Fact Sheet 12.07.11

S. 1392 significantly delays and weakens clean-up of toxic air pollution from industrial boilers and incinerators. These facilities are the nation's second largest industrial source of mercury, a dangerous neurotoxin that harms children's developing brains.

Cap 2.0: Policy Solutions for Curbing Global Warming and Building the Clean Energy Economy

NRDC's synthesis of the Cap 2.0 policy and their allowance allocation recommendations.

Letter Supporting Amendments that Protect Children from Mercury Exposure

Group sign-on letter urging Representative support of amendments offered to H.R. 2250 which recognize the need to protect our children from harmful toxic air pollution such as mercury.

Say No to Tar Sands Pipeline: Proposed Keystone XL Project Would Deliver Dirty Fuel at a High Cost

NRDC Fuel Facts

NRDC Report: A Clean Energy Economy for Missouri

This NRDC issue paper provides an analysis of the potential for renewable energy resource development in Missouri and its benefits to rural communities.

Clean Energy Innovation: A Clean Energy Deployment Administration Will Spur Domestic Clean Energy Production

NRDC CEDA Fact Sheet

Dirty Air Act Action Alert

House of Representatives voted on Rep. Upton's "Dirty Air Act" -- legislation that would permanently allow our nation’s biggest polluters to dump unlimited amounts of dangerous carbon pollution into our air. The bill passed out of the House 255-172. Take this opportunity to let your representative know how you feel about their vote. Sample letters included.

Environmental and Other Organizations Oppose Amendments to S.493

Letter to the Senate opposing all amendments to S.493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, that would block the EPA's ability to protect public health - including Senator McConnell’s amendment (# 183), Senator Rockefeller’s amendment (# 215), Senator Baucus’s Amendment (# 236), and Senator Stabenow’s amendment (#265).

NRDC: Letter in Support of ACES

A letter to Representatives in Congress from Natural Resources Defense Council in support of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

NRDC Reacts to Passage of ACES Through House

On June 26, NRDC reacts to the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House.

Climate and Your Health Fact Sheet

Addressing the Most Serious Health Effects of Climate Change

Senate Action Alert for Digest

 

Tell Congress to Let EPA Do Its Job and Protect Public Health

Sample letter to urge your member of the House of Representatives to oppose Chairman Upton’s Dirty Air Act (H.R. 910) and your Senator to oppose Senator McConnell’s amendment to the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.

Letter from Various Groups Opposing Rockefeller's Amendment to S. 493

Organizations urge the Senate to oppose Senator Rockefeller’s amendment to S.493 because a stop-work to the EPA would allow more hazardous pollution and guarantee that U.S. companies fall further behind in global competition for clean energy markets.

President Obama is Right: We Can't Drill Our Way Out

 

Environmental Community Opposes H.R. 910

Letter urging the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to oppose H.R. 910 introduced by Representative Upton (R-MI). H.R. 910 proposes to jeopardize America’s health, prosperity, and national security by gutting the Clean Air Act, overturning a decision of the Supreme Court, and dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to address life-threatening carbon dioxide and other pollution.

Letter in Opposition to H R 910

 

NRDC Polls on Public Opinion About the EPA

Twenty polls of 784 voters from February 18-20 by the Natural Resources Defense Council gauge how Americans across the states and in 19 Congressional districts perceive votes on the Hill to block the EPA’s work to protect public health. Nationwide, nearly six out of 10 Americans – including 55% of Independents and about 48% of Republicans – oppose the U.S. House vote to “block the EPA from limiting carbon dioxide pollution”. The district polling took place in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Choosing Polluters Over Children's Health, NRDC

More than 24 million Americans with asthma, including over 7 million children, are at increased risk of adverse health consequences if 123 U.S. House members in 35 states are successful in preventing the US EPA from updating the Clean Air Act, according to data compiled by the Natural Resources Defense Council and released with Health Care Without Harm. The lawmakers collectively have received over $27,292,000 from polluters, many of which have made stopping the EPA a high priority.

Action Alert:Hold Congress Accountable for Vote to Strip Public Health Protections

(NRDC) 2.23.11

Oppose Poe 466: Amendment to H.R.1 Promises Sweeping Impact to Health and Economy

Representative Poe’s amendment would have sweeping impact to the nation’s health and economy. Issuing a “stop-work” order to the EPA for any regulation of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons, or perfluorocarbons would tie the EPA’s hands to address these pollutants FOR ANY REASON, including their impacts on ozone, climate change, or any other public health threat.

Spending Bills Action Alert

Sample action alert for constituents to tell their Congressmen to oppose attacks on the Clean Air Act in the Continuing Resolution.

The Greening of US-India Relations: A Review of Cooperation between the United States and India on Climate Change and Energy

NRDC's February report “The Greening of US-India Relations: A Review of Cooperation between the United States and India on Climate Change and Energy” puts a spotlights on one of the positive signs of the U.S. commitment to reducing climate change. The joint U.S. and India Green Partnership aims to address climate change and promote clean energy. The report discusses the progress made in the brief amount of time since the cooperation was announced by President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November 2009.

Two-Thirds of Upton's Constituents Oppose His Bill to Block EPA from Updating Health Protections

Sixty-two percent of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton’s constituents oppose a bill he is sponsoring to dismantle the EPA’s ability to reduce carbon dioxide and other pollutants, a new poll reveals. The Public Policy Polling survey, conducted for the Natural Resources Defense Council, turned up similar findings in the home districts of eight other key committee members.

Americans Want the EPA to Do More, Not Less

According to a national survey by ORC International for the Natural Resources Defense Council, over three quarters of Americans (77%) – and an obvious majority of Republicans (61%) – oppose the efforts in Congress to limit EPA’s authority to update the Clean Air Act with respect to smog, carbon, and other pollutants.

Upton-Inhofe’s Proposal Threatens Public Health, NRDC

 

NRDC's Cap 2.0 Policy Briefs

A series of NRDC policy briefs on their vision of a cap-and-trade system, "cap-and-invest."

Sample Dirty Air Bills Action Alert

Updated 2.2.11 Congress hasn’t been back for a month and we have already seen a slew of attacks on clean air. Senators and Representatives have introduced a barrage of bills that would rollback urgent updates to Clean Air Act safeguards. These safeguards are already saving lives and improving the health of millions of Americans. Congress must not issue a stop work order to halt EPA’s work in its tracks. But a handful of Congressmen backed by big polluters, including Representatives Upton (R-MI), Carter (R-TX), Senators Inhofe (R-OK), Barrasso (R-WY) and Rockefeller (D-WV), have introduced a series of plans that would put our children at risk.

Sample Dirty Air Act Letter

Updated 2.2.11

Mural Dyslexia II: Barrasso Bill Intentionally Blind To Dangers of Carbon Pollution

Mural Dyslexia II: Barrasso Bill Intentionally Blind To Dangers of Carbon Pollution, David Doniger's Blog (Natural Resources Defense Council)

Choosing Polluters Over Children's Health, NRDC

More than 24 million Americans with asthma, including over 7 million children, are at increased risk of adverse health consequences if 123 U.S. House members in 35 states are successful in preventing the US EPA from updating the Clean Air Act, according to data compiled by the Natural Resources Defense Council and released with Health Care Without Harm. The lawmakers collectively have received over $27,292,000 from polluters, many of which have made stopping the EPA a high priority.

NRDC's Blog on 2011 State of the Union

 

Uphold the Clean Air Act Support Letter Text

On behalf of American Lung Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Sierra Club, we hope you will consider joining a sign-on letter urging Congress to promote protective clean air standards and to oppose any measures to weaken protections for public health. This is letter expresses support for standards to protect public health from all kinds of air pollution - toxic, conventional and global warming. The letter will be sent to every member of the U.S. Senate and U.S House of Representatives as well as to President Obama.

Map: Climate Bill Cuts Electricity Bills

A June 24, 2009 map by NRDC of how HR 2454 will affect average American's electricity bills.

NRDC: Committee Passage Clears Path for Historic Energy and Climate Bill

Natural Resources Defense Council reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

NRDC: EPA Takes Big Step to Reduce Carbon Pollution

Press release from the Natural Resources Defense Council in response to the EPA's announcement on Friday, April 17 that it considers carbon pollution to be a threat to America's public health and welfare.

NRDC Industrial Boiler Fact Sheet

Clean Air Standards Will Cut Toxic Air Pollution from Industrial Plants and Save More Than 5,000 Lives Each Year

EPA’s Ozone Standards: What’s in the numbers?

 

Economists Review Boiler Economic Analysis. Industry

WASHINGTON (October 28, 2010) -- Recent industry reports purporting to evaluate the economic impacts of policies to keep America’s air clean received unsatisfactory grades from leading economists. Economists from Dartmouth, the University of Wyoming and the University of California at Santa Barbara gave reports from the Manufacturers’ Alliance, IHS Global Insight and Fisher International an Incomplete, D and F respectively. “These industry groups are attempting to shape vital public health policies with work that wouldn't pass muster in a college economics class,” said John Walke, senior attorney and director of NRDC’s Clean Air Program. “Industry lobbyists are resorting to shoddy economics and outright deception to block EPA rules that could reduce toxic air pollution from industrial plants and save nearly 5,000 lives a year and prevent thousands of cases of respiratory and heart disease. These lobbyists are going further and opposing more protective national smog standards that could save up to 12,000 lives each year.” For the full reviews go to: http://docs.nrdc.org/legislation/files/leg_10102801a.pdf

The Clean Air Act – 40 Years of Science-Based Public Health Protection, NRDC Fact Sheet

 

Cancun Tar Sands Fact Sheet

 

KEY OUTCOMES OF CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS IN CANCUN, MEXICO

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UNFCCC COP16

NRDC Side Event Flier:Key Countries Taking Action to Reduce Emissions

Countries taking real actions to reduce their emissions and providing clear information on their progress toward their commitments are critical elements of the international response to climate change. NRDC will be discussing recent progress on efficiency and renewables in China, India, and Mexico, and releasing new reports analyzing China’s carbon intensity target, its efforts to strengthen its renewable energy legal framework, and the carbon emission reductions possible through smart grid development in the U.S. and China.

US ReducingCarbonEmissions: NRDC Fact Sheet Sep 2010

The Senate’s failure to pass a clean energy and climate bill means we must continue to press for comprehensive legislation and find more effective ways to influence our elected leaders going forward. At the same time, we ought to recognize we have been effective in advancing the climate agenda on the administrative track, with much to show for it.

NRDC House Briefing Int'l Climate Negotiations & China Action Power Point

Power Point from Sep 27th 2010 House Briefing.

Worst Summer Ever Report: 'Dark Side of Climate Change' Seen in Record Setting Night-time Temperatures

Summer 2010 set temperature records across the country and around the world. NRDC's analysis of June, July, and August 2010 US temperature data from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Historic Climatology Network reveal that this summer set heat records in many parts of the country. In fact, of the 1,218 weather stations in the contiguous United States, with data going back to 1895, 153 locations recorded their hottest summer on record and nearly one in three stations recorded average temperatures among their five hottest on record.

The Clean Air Act 40 Years of Science-Based Public Health Protection

The Clean Air Act was designed to curb air pollutants and address new dangers as they are identified by modern science. Some critics claim that EPA needs direction from Congress before responding to new pollution threats, like the gases that contribute to global warming. But as the Supreme Court affirmed in Massachusetts v. EPA, Congress directed EPA to act on the science without waiting for legislators to pass new laws. By acting on global warming pollutants, EPA is following the law and the science just as Congress intended. The Clean Air Act was always intended to cover a wide variety of dangerous air pollutants. In the beginning, clean air standards covered only five pollutants. But EPA has been doing its job for the last 40 years and based on the science, now protects the public from dozens of additional dangerous pollutants. Now is not the time to stop. The Clean Air Act has covered “climate” from the beginning. Since 1970 the Clean Air Act has curbed pollutants that harm public welfare, a term that specifically includes harm to the “climate.”

The Clean Air Act 40 Years of Science-Based Public Health Protection

The Clean Air Act was designed to curb air pollutants and address new dangers as they are identified by modern science. Some critics claim that EPA needs direction from Congress before responding to new pollution threats, like the gases that contribute to global warming. But as the Supreme Court affirmed in Massachusetts v. EPA, Congress directed EPA to act on the science without waiting for legislators to pass new laws. By acting on global warming pollutants, EPA is following the law and the science just as Congress intended. The Clean Air Act was always intended to cover a wide variety of dangerous air pollutants. In the beginning, clean air standards covered only five pollutants. But EPA has been doing its job for the last 40 years and based on the science, now protects the public from dozens of additional dangerous pollutants. Now is not the time to stop. The Clean Air Act has covered “climate” from the beginning. Since 1970 the Clean Air Act has curbed pollutants that harm public welfare, a term that specifically includes harm to the “climate.”

The Clean Air Act 40 Years of Science-Based Public Health Protection

The Clean Air Act was designed to curb air pollutants and address new dangers as they are identified by modern science. Some critics claim that EPA needs direction from Congress before responding to new pollution threats, like the gases that contribute to global warming. But as the Supreme Court affirmed in Massachusetts v. EPA, Congress directed EPA to act on the science without waiting for legislators to pass new laws. By acting on global warming pollutants, EPA is following the law and the science just as Congress intended. The Clean Air Act was always intended to cover a wide variety of dangerous air pollutants. In the beginning, clean air standards covered only five pollutants. But EPA has been doing its job for the last 40 years and based on the science, now protects the public from dozens of additional dangerous pollutants. Now is not the time to stop. The Clean Air Act has covered “climate” from the beginning. Since 1970 the Clean Air Act has curbed pollutants that harm public welfare, a term that specifically includes harm to the “climate.”

NRDC Statement on Senate Climate Bill Delay

NRDC to Senate Climate Obstructionists: Stop Blocking Our Future Following is a statement from David Hawkins, Director of Climate Programs at the Natural Resources Defense Council: “Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today delivered very bad news to the American people. Continuing obstructionism by the Senate Republican leadership, joined by a handful of Democratic senators, is still blocking the way forward on essential clean energy and climate legislation. “It is time for all of us to make our voices heard. Over the recess we must deliver a message to senators: ‘Do your job! We face a triple threat of a stagnant economy, ballooning energy insecurity, and a climate that is coming apart. Don’t fail us. Don’t fail our children. Don’t come home again without having tackled these real and present dangers.’”

NRDC Statement on Senate Climate Bill Delay

NRDC to Senate Climate Obstructionists: Stop Blocking Our Future Following is a statement from David Hawkins, Director of Climate Programs at the Natural Resources Defense Council: “Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today delivered very bad news to the American people. Continuing obstructionism by the Senate Republican leadership, joined by a handful of Democratic senators, is still blocking the way forward on essential clean energy and climate legislation. “It is time for all of us to make our voices heard. Over the recess we must deliver a message to senators: ‘Do your job! We face a triple threat of a stagnant economy, ballooning energy insecurity, and a climate that is coming apart. Don’t fail us. Don’t fail our children. Don’t come home again without having tackled these real and present dangers.’”

NRDC: Responds to Obama's Announcement on National Fuel Economy Standards for Vehicles

Natural Resources Defense Council's response to President Obama's announcement on May 19, 2009 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will establish a uniform federal standard to reduce global warming pollution from cars and light trucks and improve vehicle efficiency.

The American Power Act: “First Read” of the Kerry-Lieberman Climate and Energy Legislation

Natural Resources Defense Council analysis of the American Power Act

Clean energy and climate legislation released, statement from Frances Beinecke, NRDC President

 

NRDC poll: Voters react to explosion and oil spill in Gulf of Mexico

Poll commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council finds that voters clearly want and support Congress to fast-track climate and clean energy legislation, want a moratorium on offshore drilling until an investigation can be completed, and are very concerned about the oil spill in the Gulf.

Protecting our ocean and coastal economies: Avoid unnecessary risks from offshore drilling

 

Protecting our ocean and coastal economies: Avoid unnecessary risks from offshore drilling

 

NRDC: Obama Calls on U.S. and Canada to Move to Clean Energy and Tackle Climate Crisis

President Obama completed his first international trip to Canada today with a plan for cooperation to address global warming and move our economies to cleaner energy sources.

NRDC: House Passes Economic Recovery Package, Makes Down Payment on Clean Energy Economy

Wesley Warren, Director of Programs for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), issued the following statement in response to the passage of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009...

NRDC: Congress Gets it Right: Recovery Deal to Spur Clean Energy Economy

Wesley Warren, Director of Programs at NRDC, responds to Congress passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

NRDC: Senate Passes Recovery Package, Makes Down Payment on Clean Energy Future

In response to Senate passage of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” Wesley Warren, Director of Programs for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), issued the following statement...

Job Opportunities in a Green Economy: States

An NRDC study on the types of jobs that are needed to create a clean-energy economy with fact sheets outlining potential green job opportunities in the following states: FL, IN, MN, MO, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WI

NRDC: House "Dirty Air Act" Factsheet

A factsheet for the House attempts to amend the Clean Air Act from the NRDC.

NRDC: Senate "Dirty Air Act" Fact sheet

A factsheet for the Senate attempts to amend the Clean Air Act from the NRDC.

NRDC Putting America First in the Clean Energy Jobs Race

A blog post from NRDC's Andy Stevenson on the future of clean energy jobs in America.

NRDC 3 reasons to Vote No on the DAA

NRDC blog post from David Doniger discussing the "Dirty Air Acts."

The Cost of Climate Change

A May 2008 NRDC report on how we will pay if global warming continues unchecked.

Top 10 Reasons the Senate Should Strengthen and Pass ACES

NRDC fact sheet detailing why comprehensive energy and climate legislation is vitally needed this year to help deliver economic, energy, and climate security.

Strip Mining for Oil in Endangered Forests

A June 2006 NRDC fact sheet on the effects of tar sand oil extraction on Canadian Boreal forests.

Investing in Our Recovery: Repowering America with a “Cap and Invest” Climate Plan

NRDC policy breif on how passing comprehensive cap-and-trade legislation to cap global warming pollution can spur investment, create millions of jobs, and help pull our lagging economy forward by providing the opportunity to borrow against the value of future pollution allowances and creating the market signals needed to trigger a surge of clean energy investments.

Green Prosperity and Poverty Reduction: Indiana

PERI, NRDC, Green For All fact sheet on employment, building retrofits, and public transportation benefits from clean technology investment in Indiana.

President Obama to Attend International Climate Conference in Copenhagen

The White House announced today that President Obama will travel to Copenhagen on December 9 to participate in the United Nations climate change conference. His presence will help the international community as it works toward a comprehensive and effective agreement to reduce global warming pollution, according to policy experts at the Natural Resources Defense Council.

A Clean Energy Bargain

A policy breifing released in September 2009 by NRDC. Economic analysis that shows ACES will be affordable for American households while creating jobs and increasing security.

A Heritage of Shame: The Heritage Foundation's Economic Analysis of the Waxman-Markey Bill

NRDC Switchboard blog post by Chief Economist Laurie Johnson reacts to the Heritage Foundation's analysis of ACES bill.

A Clean Energy Bargain: More Jobs, Less Global Warming Pollution, and Greater Security for Less Than the cost of a Postage Stamp

Report released by Natural Resources Defense Council in November 2009. Conducted an independent analysis of the House passed American Clean Energy and Security bill using two national energy models to determine economic and environmental impacts. Finds ACES is affordable and will boost the economy.

National Parks in Peril: The Threats of Climate Disruption

Fact sheet from the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization and NRDC on the threat to national parks from various climate change impacts.

How China is Addressing Climate Change and Positioning Itself to be a Leader in Clean Energy

Fact sheet from NRDC detailing the ways in which China is taking action on renewable energy and other methods to develop clean energy.

76 Days Until Copenhagen

Blog post from NRDC's Switchboard. Discusses the statement made by Chinese President Hu Jintao at the UN Summit on Climate Change and how China can reduce emissions and what impact this would have on global negotiations in the future.

NRDC President Responds to Deal Reached in Copenhagen

Press release from Natural Resources Defense Council on Decmeber 18, 2009 in reaction to conclusion of Copenhagen summit with statement from President Frances Beinecke, "The world has said enough is enough. We have taken a vital first step toward curbing climate change for the sake of our planet, our country and our children."

Putting Biofuels on the Right Track

A four-page NRDC fact sheet on how Renewable Fuels Standard safeguards are essential to ensuring biofuels don't do more harm than good.

NRDC Letter to Chairwoman Boxer on Clean Air Act Authority

A July 10, 2009 letter from David Hawkins, Climate Programs at NRDC, to Chairman Barbara Boxer of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee. Hawkins discusses what provisions of the current Clean Air Act provide authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, as well as estimating the budget impacts of allowance allocation provisions.

From Crisis to Opportunity: How China is addressing climate change and positioning itself to be a leader in clean energy

NRDC fact sheet highlights China's efforts retool itself as a leader in the clean energy technologies.

Green Prosperity and Poverty Reduction: North Dakota

PERI, NRDC, Green For All fact sheet on employment, building retrofits, and public transportation benefits from clean technology investment in North Dakota

Green Prosperity and Poverty Reduction: Montana

PERI, NRDC, Green For All fact sheet on employment, building retrofits, and public transportation benefits from clean technology investment in Montana.

NRDC: The Cost of Global Warming

A May 2008 NRDC report the explains how a failure to act on climate change would be more costly than action to reduce emissions and change behaviors that cause global warming.

DOs and DON’Ts for Creating Carbon Price Safeguards

NRDC fact sheet breaks down means to provide additional allowances to the market without breaking the law’s emissions cap, and a robust set of market regulation safeguards against market abuse.

Clean, Low-Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency Act (CLEAN-TEA)

An April 2009 fact sheet by NRDC on HR 1329, a bill that would lower emissions from the transportation sector by setting aside 10 percent of funds generated from the auction of carbon emissions allowances from a future cap and trade bill.

Ocean Acidification: The Other CO2 Problem

Fact sheet from NRDC in August 2009 on the causes and impacts of ocean acidification.

NRDC Reacts to Introduction of Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Press release from Natural Resources Defense Council on the Senate introduction of energy and climate legislation, with statements from NRDC president Frances Beinecke.

NRDC Analysis of Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

An analysis of the Senate climate bill by David Doniger, Policy Director, NRDC Climate Center.

Quick Survey of Changes from the ACES Discussion Draft

David Doniger from NRDC lays out the evolution of the ACES bill from draft stages to its release from Congressmen Waxman and Markey on May 15, 2009/

NRDC: House Leaders Present a New Vision for America's Clean Energy Future

Press release on the Waxman-Markey discussion draft, the first move by congress towards a new clean energy future and comprehensive climate legislation. NRDC's President Frances Beinecke states that we must act now to boost our economy and fight global warming with clean energy jobs.