2023 was the hottest year on record, underscoring the urgency of shifting to clean energy and curbing the carbon pollution that is driving the climate crisis.

We need urgent action to slash climate pollution and reduce our dependence on dirty fossil fuels if we are to avert climate catastrophe. We must work with the Biden administration and Congress to continue the implementation of the historic Inflation Reduction Act, ensure safe drinking water for all, accelerate our transition to electric vehicles, and more.

Tell President Biden and Congress that we’re counting on them to make climate a top priority this year.

The EPA released new rules last month to cut methane leaks from the oil and gas sector, a necessary and cost-effective way to curb the pollution causing climate change and to protect public health — and a big step forward in our long-running battle to reduce climate-warming pollution on every front.

Now, we’re awaiting the EPA’s release of its final rule limiting dangerous soot pollution, which we could see as early as this month. And we’re expecting the agency’s final rule to slash carbon pollution from power plants later this year. Both of these rules will go a long way toward cleaning up our air, protecting public health, and saving lives.

It’s shaping up to be a big year in our fight to kick climate-busting pollution — and we’ll be keeping you updated on ways to stay involved in this all-important battle.

Learn more about our work to shift the power sector toward clean energy — and the start of new federal and state policies that will help us get there — on NRDC.org.

• NY Governor Hochul Signs First-in-the-Nation Bill to Limit Neonic Pesticides: The Birds and Bees Protection Act will eliminate up to 80-90% of the neonics entering New York’s environment annually. Read more >
• New Laws Make Michigan A National Leader in Clean Energy: Governor Whitmer has signed the Clean Energy Future bill package into law, which will make Michigan a national leader on clean, carbon-free, and renewable energy. Read more >

Growing up in an industrial neighborhood of Chicago, Gina Ramirez, NRDC’s multi-sector regional lead for the Midwest, remembers her dad often warning: “Don’t drink the water from the tap, I don’t want you to get sick.” This summer, some relief finally came for her folks when the city replaced their lead water pipes — but more families are still waiting, and Ramirez is determined to keep fighting on their behalf. Read more >

• Tell the EPA to Finalize Strong Standards for Safe Drinking Water: Millions of Americans drink tap water served by lead pipes. The EPA recently proposed standards to get lead out of drinking water — and we need your help to make them a reality. Act now >
• Support Cover Cropping and Soil Health in the Farm Bill: Anti-environment interests in Congress are subsidizing harmful agricultural practices that threaten communities, wildlife, and natural resources. Tell Congress to support a strong Farm Bill that champions people and the environment. Act now >

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