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NRDC Report: Extensive Oil & Gas Subsidies in Permian Basin Cost Billions, Drive Climate Damage and Boost Air Pollution

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — Amid record industry profits and rising climate damages, a new NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) report documents 57 federal and state subsidies that the fossil fuel industry receives in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico that…

Kerry Helped Restore U.S. Climate Leadership

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — John Kerry is stepping down as U.S. climate envoy to support President Biden’s reelection campaign, it was reported today.

Navy Agrees to Comply with Clean Water Act for Munitions Testing on Potomac

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
Federal Court in Maryland Approves Settlement in Lawsuit Brought by Potomac Riverkeeper Network and NRDC

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U.S. Launches Trade Complaint Over Mexico’s Failure to Protect Vaquita

Press ReleaseMexico
WASHINGTON— U.S. Trade Representative Catherine Tai formally requested environmental consultations with Mexico today over its illegal fishing. Aimed at protecting the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, the request is the first step under the enforcement and dispute mechanism of the United…

Groups to Biden Admin: Step Up Climate Diplomacy with Mexico

Press ReleaseUnited States, Mexico
WASHINGTON – Leading legal, foreign policy and environmental groups are urging the Biden administration to step up climate diplomacy and push back against policies by the government of Mexico that promote fossil fuel electricity at the expense of clean energy…