This is what the NRDC Action Fund has been reading this week:
It’s unlikely Trump could revive coal – To garner support in coal country, Donald Trump pledged last week to revive the coal mining industry, but his promise is unrealistic, experts say. (The Hill)
California’s drought, but everyone’s problem – The effects of California’s prolonged drought will ripple out across the U.S, meaning less water for all. (Reveal News)
Bipartisan environmental efforts in Florida – Democratic and Republican congressmen in South Florida are fighting climate change denial through their Climate Solutions Caucus. (The Charlotte Observer)
#ClimateElection – The polarized views on climate change between the two front runners in the 2016 election will bring the issue to the forefront. (The Washington Post)
Conservative groups target Clean Air Act – Conservatives are pushing the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would weaken ozone limits at the expense of public health. (The Hill)
Obama proposes new building codes for climate change adaptation – President Obama is asking the private sector to tighten building codes to reduce losses linked to extreme weather from climate change. (Bloomberg)
The future of America’s climate action – The Obama administration’s top climate negotiator, Jonathan Pershing says “Five years from now, we need to have set in motion all of the pieces the president has talked about.” (The Hill)