They agreed...a🧵(1) to have economy-wide 2035 climate targets that are 1.5C aligned & to submit them early next year, stating: "submit on time 2035 nationally determined contributions (“NDCs”) that are economy-wide, cover all greenhouse gases, and are 1.5C-aligned" (1/4)

Manish Bapna statement: nrdc.org/press-releases…

If we're going to adapt to the sea level rise and flooding, we're going to need flood maps that show future flood risk. FEMA recently received recommendations for doing just that...including a long-needed ban on fill & build. nrdc.org/bio/rob-moore/…

“By not taking climate impacts and other factors into account, communities are using bad flood maps to make even worse decisions about where it’s safe to build.” nrdc.org/bio/rob-moore/…

It's World Bee Day! As pollinators continue to be devastated by toxic pesticide overuse, habitat loss, and climate change, these highway gardens could help provide an important sanctuary.

An honor and good fun at the Watergate tonight.

New #Florida law requires disclosure of past flood claims - a first step towards better information for buyers. Rob Moore Anna Weber Joel Scata - curious how this stacks up against other new state laws? ht Katharine Mach insideclimatenews.org/news/01062024/…

An excellent interview where my colleague Vijay Limaye, PhD breaks down what a Heat Action plan is and addresses how they can be improved upon to be more impactful and effective at mitigating extreme heat - especially for those who are the most vulnerable to heat. #ExtremeHeat #Heatwave

The latest "legal opinion" of @GovernorVa & Jason Miyares is wobblier than an intoxicated bowling pin. So let's just call this what it is: Youngkin once again sacrificing a safer climate by contorting the law for big polluters. So much for law & order! nrdc.org/bio/walton-she…

Governor Youngkin's trying to illegally halt Virginia’s popular Clean Cars Law that reduces air pollution, gives more vehicle choices, and helps save people money at the pump. But Governor Glenn Youngkin doesn't have the power to repeal laws—his attack cannot stand. nrdc.org/bio/walton-she…

This week U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA released its Final Management Plan for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. This is an important step foward to ensure this underwater treasure gets the protections it needs. on.nrdc.org/45bOsju

New Jersey has an air quality problem. Per Anjuli Ramos Busot, S249 would help transition us away from fossil-fuel heating systems - a major driver of NJ’s air pollution - and help residents upgrade to clean & efficient heating & cooling. nj.com/opinion/2024/0…

What's the deal with #congestionpricing? This NRDC 🌎🏡 graphic explains... #NYC #NewYorkCity #Manhattan 🏙🚙🚗🌆🚚

There were a few wins for the environment during the #NewYorkState legislative session. Check it out in this blog from Rich Schrader - NRDC New York! 🔌💧🌳nrdc.org/bio/rich-schra…

BREAKING: Court of Appeals denies red state and power industry effort to "stay" EPA's power plant carbon pollution standards. Court finds challengers haven't likelihood of success or irreparable harm. Read it here.

Two years ago President Biden signed into law the strongest climate action in history– the Inflation Reduction Act. It’s driven a heartland manufacturing renaissance with clean energy at its core in states like Georgia. My latest in Georgia Recorder on.nrdc.org/3yBw0oA.

Two years ago, President Biden signed into law the strongest climate action in U.S. history. It’s provided billions in investments in climate and clean energy that are benefiting communities across the country. Let’s continue this progress! #ClimateWinsHere

Buying a house? 21 states require inadequate levels of disclosure of flood damages or NO disclosure at all. Find out more here: nrdc.org/resources/how-… As a home buyer, wouldn't you want to know if a property had a flooding problem?

The company 3M contaminated drinking water across the country with dangerous PFAS chemicals. A settlement now requires 3M to pay billions to clean up water systems, but we need to ensure this problem doesn’t get any worse by banning all unnecessary uses of this dangerous

Great news! Our partners @SELC, Cape Fear River Watch Environmental Justice Action Network Haw River Assembly are fighting for action on clean water in NC. The legislature has blocked N.C. DEQ from protecting public health and clean water for too long. ncnewsline.com/2024/08/28/pub…