U.S. Law & Policy

What's at Risk from Industry's Full-Scale Assault on the EPA and the Clean Air Act?

What's at Risk from Industry's Full-Scale Assault on the EPA and the Clean Air Act?

It is important to understand that the EPA is one of our major success stories, representing vital problem-solving on a national scale, and that we should support the EPA doing its job. Read more »

Anti-Environmental Budget Riders

Lawmakers must pass 12 spending bills for fiscal 2012 to fund the government, and some House Republicans are seizing this opportunity to jam through unpopular anti-environmental policies that have nothing to do with spending. These anti-environmental provisions are called "riders" because they ride along on spending bills even though they do not cut federal spending one cent. Read more »

Legislation to Reform the Toxic Substances Control Act

Legislation to Reform the Toxic Substances Control Act

Investing in clean energy and reducing oil dependence will create millions of new jobs and provide an immediate boost to the U.S. economy. Read more »

Legislative Analyses from NRDC

Legislative Analyses from NRDC

As earth's thermostat climbs, threats to human health will mount, from tropical diseases to an increase in allergies and asthma. Track the changes. Read more »

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The success of groundbreaking laws like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act prove that government regulation is an invaluable tool in protecting our nation’s natural resources. NRDC works diligently to defend and expand the existing framework of U.S. environmental policies to safeguard the health of our communities and our environment.

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