This is what the NRDC Action Fund has been reading this week:
Clinton calls out Trump on climate – After she clinched the Democratic presidential nomination this week, Hillary Clinton urged Americans “to make America the clean energy superpower of the 21st century, not insist that climate change is a hoax.” (Scientific American)
Fearing Trump, greens run to Clinton – Environmental groups are rushing to endorse Hillary Clinton now that the general election matchup looks set. (The Hill)
India and the U.S. act on climate – President Obama and Prime Minister Modi of India pledged to ratify the Paris Agreement this year. (Washington Post)
Failing Flint – Senate Republicans have once again failed the people of Flint, Michigan by rejecting an amendment to the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act that would have addressed the drinking water crisis in Flint, provided $1.9 billion for clean water infrastructure improvements and reduced lead contamination nationwide. (NRDC press release)
Who’s behind Donald Trump’s extreme energy policies? – Donald Trump’s energy policies outlined in his May 26 speech in North Dakota are being shaped by oil billionaire Harold Hamm. (Washington Post)
Climate action for plants – The USDA is putting $14.5 million towards research into plant resilience, health, and production in the face of climate change. (CNS News)
Protecting the Paris climate deal – Despite Donald Trump’s promises to dismantle the Paris accord, the Obama administration is rushing to secure it. (Politico)