This post was co-authored with Maureen Lackner Last week, New York became the first American city to adopt congestion pricing—a move that should benefit both the city’s crumbling transit system and the environment. In highly dense areas such as lower Manhattan – where valuable road space is quite limited by its urban geography — congestion […]

Written by Ronnie Citron-Fink

With technology moving at record-speed, the latest and greatest gadgets are obsolete so darn quickly. When we discard these electronic devices, where do they go? According to a recent New York Times article titled, “One Thing You Can Do: Keep Your Gadgets Out of the Trash”:...

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The Colorado Senate created landmark legislation last week that would overhaul how oil and gas is regulated in Colorado. The bill will strengthen oversight of oil and gas operations across the state, and prioritize protection of public health and the environment by empowering local governments...

Statement of EDF President Fred Krupp in response to Congress passing the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan. The plan outlines how much water Arizona, California and Nevada would have to cut from Lake Mead when water levels fall to certain thresholds. It is a model for building resilience not only in the West but across the United States.

Congress Should Raise Budget Caps to Avoid Draconian Cuts to Environment and Public Health Programs

Why congestion pricing will benefit New York residents—an interview with economist Juan Pablo Montero

Why congestion pricing will benefit New York residents—an interview with economist Juan Pablo Montero

We need legislation that cleans up PA's carbon and methane pollution. Regional. C4.

We need legislation that cleans up PA's carbon and methane pollution. Regional. C4.

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As I type this, I’m sitting in the wake of the most random 80 mph wind and rainstorm here in North Texas. Small grounded planes at a local airport were torn apart. My husband saw the sky light up green, and when I drove to...

Last week, the new House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held its first hearing, entitled “Generation Climate: Young Leaders Urge Climate Action Now.” The committee was created earlier this year to help develop innovative policy solutions to address climate change impacts, with Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA 6th district) serving as ranking member. And, once again, Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis was a main focus of discussion. For its first hearing, the committee brought in four young leaders and activists ...

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Last week, the new House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held its first hearing, entitled “Generation Climate: Young Leaders Urge Climate Action Now.” The committee was created earlier this year to help develop innovative policy solutions to address climate change impacts, with Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA 6th district) serving as ranking member. And, once again, Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis was a main focus of discussion. For its first hearing, the committee brought in four young leaders and activists ...

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The post Louisiana’s Coast is Front-and-Center at First Hearing of US House Select Committee on Climate Crisis appeared first on Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

The ULEZ is good news for Londoners' health. Data can take us further. Julie-Anne Mon, 04/08/2019 - 13:32 Air Quality News By Bryony Worthington