Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, California’s soon-to-be-closed last power plant | Photo by: Pacific Gas and Electric
This is what the NRDC Action Fund has been reading this week:
The Trump threat – Republicans are worried Donald Trump is tilting the closest Senate races away from the GOP during a cycle when the election map already had them playing defense. (Politico)
California pushes for further commitment to climate change – Governor Jerry Brown announced he wants to extend California’s climate law beyond 2020. (LA Times)
Bringing down the House energy bill – Environmental groups are urging the U.S. Senate not to work with the House after “controversial and problematic provisions” were added to the energy bill. (The Hill)
Trading nuclear for clean energy – With the closing of California’s last nuclear plant, wind and solar energy are on the rise, cutting emissions and costs. (The Hill)
L.A.’s heatwave threatens communities of color – L.A.’s current heatwave means dirty diesel fuel will burn in communities of color without the residents’ say so. (Grist)
Kerry’s Arctic climate message – After visiting the warming Arctic, Secretary of State John Kerry says more needs to be done to combat climate change. (Washington Post)
Teaching climate change – Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is pushing for a climate curriculum for people of all ages as we reach the first anniversary of the Pope’s vital message on climate action. (The Hill)
Wildfires in the West – Western states such as California and Utah are feeling the effects of global warming as wildfire seasons increase in length. (ThinkProgress)