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ACTION SPOTLIGHT

EPA Says States Get 30 Years to Replace Dangerous Lead Pipes – We Say That’s Unacceptable

To combat the lead contamination crisis, President Biden has promised to remove millions of lead pipes in homes across the country within 10 years. Thankfully, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021 which commits $15 billion to help make that a reality.

But right now, states with the most lead service lines will get significantly less funding than other states with fewer service lines. Plus, the EPA is allowing state water utilities 30 years or more to get lead pipes out, even as more people continue to suffer from contaminated drinking water. That’s not good enough.

There is no safe level of lead exposure. Urge President Biden to end this lead-contaminated water crisis by replacing lead service lines quickly and equitably.

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CAMPAIGN UPDATE

The Nation’s Largest Investment in Climate Action Ever is Now Law

As you probably know by now, last month Congress passed — and President Biden signed into law — the Inflation Reduction Act, landmark climate legislation which has the potential to cut U.S. greenhouse gas pollution by 40 percent by 2030. That’s major progress toward the 50-52% reduction we must reach by the end of the decade to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

Of course, the bill is not perfect. It includes some giveaways to the fossil fuel industry that will perpetuate harm on low-income communities and people of color. There is more work to do to capture the full potential a clean energy economy has to offer, and build a safer, healthier, more just future for all. We’re ready – and we hope you are too.

Get the full scoop on this new landmark climate law, what it took to get here, and what’s next.

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BIG WINS

Columbia Sportswear Commits to Phasing Out Toxic PFAS: After a massive public pressure campaign by NRDC and our supporters, Columbia has privately committed to ending its use of this dangerous chemical in its products by 2024. Now, we need to compel the company to be transparent about its progress in reaching this critical goal. Read more and take action >
California Adopts Some of the World’s Strongest Zero-Emission Vehicles Standards: California’s Advanced Clean Cars II program puts the state on the path to 100% emission-free new car sales by 2035 and leads the way for other states to do the same. Read more >

ACTION ROUNDUP

Tell Biden’s Interior Department: No New Offshore Drilling Leases: The administration’s new five-year plan for offshore oil drilling includes proposals for as many as 11 offshore leases in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. Tell Biden and Sec. Haaland to reverse course and protect our coasts from drilling. Submit your public comment by the October 6 deadline >
Tell the Biden Administration to Help States Reduce Transportation Pollution: A new Department of Transportation (DOT) proposal would require states to measure greenhouse gas pollution from their highway and transportation programs and come up with plans to reduce those emissions. Tell the administration to do its part for our sustainable transportation future by finalizing a strong rule. Send your message now >

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