With just days until Election Day, we’re at a critical turning point for our nation.

In the wake of the devastation wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the urgency of climate action is clearer than ever. Extreme weather and rising seas are wreaking havoc on people’s lives, and repeated flooding affects thousands of communities across the country. FEMA can help by enacting common sense policies, but they need to feel the pressure from us.

Check out NRDC’s new Flooded Again tool to learn more about where repeat flooding occurs – then, urge FEMA to protect homes from more intense flooding before it’s too late.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently rejected an attempt by industry groups and some states to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) carbon standards for power plants.

This is the third emergency appeal on EPA standards that the High Court rejected last month – the other two public health wins maintained vital safeguards for methane and mercury and other air pollutants.

NRDC and other environmental groups intervened in all three lawsuits to oppose the industry’s stay request. That means states and companies will need to comply with the standards – but the fight’s far from over.

• EPA Orders Lead Pipes Nationwide to be Removed: In a game-changing win for safe drinking water, the EPA announced a new standard that tackles a health threat that harmed generations of children. Read more >
• Colorado Commission Adopts New Safety, Climate, and Multimodal Transportation Goals to Guide Their Upcoming 10 Year Plan: The Department of Transportation Commission will help build a safer, cleaner, more equitable, and sustainable future for Colorado communities. Read more >

As we get ready for Thanksgiving, we’re thinking about how to reduce food waste in our households – and we’re not the only ones. Nearly a decade ago, the federal government committed to cutting food loss and waste in half by 2030. Now, after incorporating comments from NRDC and others on a draft plan, the Biden administration has released its long-awaited final strategy to help meet that goal while improving food security and saving families and businesses money. Read more >

• Urge ConocoPhillips to Stop Drilling in the Western Arctic: Tell the oil giant to drop its lawsuit and stop destroying the Arctic. Take action >
• Help Save the Next Worker's Life From Extreme Heat: Urge the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to quickly finalize a strong heat safety standard and save lives. Submit a public comment  >
• Help Rid the World of Harmful Plastics: Tell the U.S. State Department to adopt a strong Global Plastics Treaty that reduces the production of plastics. Take action >
• Keep Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Out of Our Drinking Water: Stand up against corporate villains by telling the EPA you support limiting toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water. Take action >

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