Fact Sheets

Michigan is Heating Up

Scientists have warned that if we keep polluting the way we do now, global warming will bring more floods, more intense hurricanes and hotter heat waves -- with serious consequences for our health, our safety, and our environment. Already, this state is experiencing more than its usual share of extreme weather.

Colorado is Heating Up

Scientists have warned that if we keep polluting the way we do now, global warming will bring more floods, more intense hurricanes and hotter heat waves -- with serious consequences for our health, our safety, and our environment. Already, this state is experiencing more than its usual share of extreme weather.

Massachusetts is Heating Up

Scientists have warned that if we keep polluting the way we do now, global warming will bring more floods, more intense hurricanes and hotter heat waves -- w/serious consequences for our health, our safety, and our environment. Already, this state is experiencing more than its usual share of extreme weather.

3 Things Congress Can Do to Help Prevent Climate Wars

This fact sheet details actions the US government needs to take in the face of a changing climate.

Tar Sands Tax Loophole Fact Sheet

IRS Loophole exempts tar sands transporters from paying into the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. This fact sheet provides more details and suggestions for how this loophole could be overturned.

Flooding Fact Sheet by Climate Nexus

A global increase in precipitation driven by climate change has contributed to increased flooding, a pattern that has been observed around the world. This fact sheet includes facts and details around flooding, extreme precipitation, and climate change.

Climate Change, Water, and Risk

Climate change will have a significant impact on the sustainability of water supplies in the coming decades. A new analysis, performed by consulting firm Tetra Tech for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), examined the effects of global warming on water supply and demand in the contiguous United States.

Plug-in Electric Vehicles Fact Sheet

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute explains how electric vehicles work, popular models, the outlook for this technology, and incentives.

The Safeguard Shutdown Bill Fact Sheet

The House of Representatives will soon consider a radical bill proposed by Republican members: ‘‘Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act’’ (H.R. 4078). This bill is made up of provisions H.R. 4078, H.R. 4607, H.R. 3862, H.R. 373, H.R. 4377, H.R. 2308, and H.R. 1840 which would, in an unprecedented move halt all regulatory action on national safeguards that protect the health and safety of Americans and bolster the nation's economy.

Common Acronyms in International Climate Policy

List of common acronyms used in international climate policy.

States Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in several states. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find links to emissions fact sheets for thirteen states. Individual state fact-sheets are coming soon to this website.

Wisconsin Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Virginia Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Pennsylvania Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Ohio Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Nevada Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

New Mexico Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

New Hampshire Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

North Carolina Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Montana Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Minnesota Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Michigan Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Massachusetts Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

Colorado Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheet

This fact sheet compiled by the National Wildlife Federation highlights the largest carbon polluting power plant in the state. It is critical that the EPA continue its important work of reducing air pollution in this country by setting strong limits on all pollutants, including carbon pollution, as required by the Clean Air Act. It is time for our nation’s polluters to finally be held accountable for their harmful air pollution that contributes to climate change.

List of Groups and Individuals Opposing SJ Res 37

List of Groups and Individuals Opposing S.J. Res. 37: Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval to Void the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants. Updated 6.19.12