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Capturing Rainwater from Rooftops: Report Spotlights Practical Green Infrastructure Solution to Alleviate Nation’s Water Woes

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 14, 2012) – As America’s expanding urban areas struggle with major water supply shortages and runoff pollution problems, capturing rainwater from rooftops provides a tremendous untapped opportunity to increase water supply and improve water quality, according to a recent analysis on “Capturing Rainwater from Rooftops” by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Green Groups Send Half-Million+ Keystone XL Anti-Valentines to Congress

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (February 14, 2012) – Green groups have exceeded their goal to generate a half million messages opposing the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. The messages oppose a Senate effort to overrule the President’s denial of the controversial Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. The goal was eclipsed in the first six hours of what was to be a 24-hour challenge; more than 670,000 messages have been sent as of this morning with hours still to go in the effort.

Green Budget Outlines Ideas for Federal Environmental Investments

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (February 10, 2012) – The annual “Green Budget” report, sent to Congress today, outlines key federal investments and cuts that will keep air and water clean, and wildlife and outdoor spaces protected.

Fighting for Air: Groups Support EPA’s Life-Saving Standards for Mercury and Auto Emissions

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC – (February 8, 2012) Two national environmental protection groups have launched a six-figure online advertising campaign applauding the EPA and President Obama for proposing life-saving standards aimed at reducing dangerous air pollution caused by auto emissions and dirty power plants.

Dangerous Republican Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Approved in House Committee

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (February 7, 2012) – The following is a statement from Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, on H.R. 3458, a bill introduced by Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., and approved today by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Offshore Wind Power Takes Flight in Mid-Atlantic

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 2, 2012) – The Obama administration today moved forward with plans to develop the enormous offshore wind energy resources along the Mid-Atlantic, using a smart-from-the-start approach that has the potential to expedite the process while incorporating strong environmental protections, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Atlantic Sturgeon Declared an Endangered Species

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (January 31, 2012) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association today designated the Atlantic sturgeon an endangered species, providing it greater legal protections, following a petition the Natural Resources Defense Council submitted in September 2009.

NRDC: House Transportation Bill Is No Jobs Bill

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – (January 31, 2012) – House Republican leaders today introduced their version of a transportation bill, under the guise of so-called jobs legislation. But by loading the bill up with extreme provisions, GOP leaders are showing they’re more interested in scoring political points than in fixing our roads, improving our commutes, or creating jobs, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

National Solar Energy Plan Moves Closer to Final Stages

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2012) -- On the heels of President Obama’s State of the Union remarks to expand clean energy development, the Interior Department is moving to finalize the nation’s first solar energy program for public lands with the closing of the public comment period today. Over the past 90 days, the Bureau of Land Management has been seeking input on the Supplemental Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (SPEIS) for solar development on public lands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.

Lawsuit Seeks To Block EPA’s ‘Free Pass’ on Nanosilver

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (January 26, 2012) –- The Natural Resources Defense Council today filed a lawsuit in federal court to limit public exposure to the antimicrobial nanosilver used in clothing, baby blankets, and many other textiles.

Navy Training Blasts Marine Mammals with Harmful Sonar

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (January 26, 2012) — A coalition of conservation and American Indian groups today sued the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for failing to protect thousands of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions from U.S. Navy warfare training exercises along the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington.

We Can Get to U.S. Energy Independence -- and Get It Right

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (January 24, 2012) – The following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, on President Obama’s State-of-the-Union address tonight: "Home-grown sources of energy certainly are preferable to imports, especially from unstable regions of the world. But as the president noted, feeding our addiction to fossil fuels is not the long-term solution; we need to embrace renewable sources of energy with even greater fervor as well as energy efficiency. That's the path to a healthier, cleaner and more prosperous world. We all want American energy independence. But let’s do it right."

Governor Brown’s State of the State: California has many opportunities in 2012 to invest in its people and clean energy

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (January 19, 2012) — This week, Governor Jerry Brown outlined his policy priorities for the coming year, one that will see California poised to make history by implementing its groundbreaking climate and clean energy law, increasing water reliability, restoring a troubled and neglected Bay-Delta ecosystem, and investing in low carbon fuels that reduce our state’s dependence on petroleum – all measures that will create a healthy environment and a healthy economy.

Keystone XL Pipeline’s Rejection Was Made for All the Right Reasons

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (January 18, 2012) – The following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, regarding the Obama administration’s decision on the Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline:

Report Warns of Higher U.S. Oil Prices in Midwest If Keystone XL Pipeline is Built

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (January 18, 2012) -- The proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline would increase oil prices for American consumers in the Midwest while adding to the profits of Canadian oil companies, according to a new study released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Oil Change International, a Washington, DC-based group dedicated to exposing the true cost of fossil fuels.