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Fans at Climeworks’ Orca carbon capture plant in Iceland

Environmental Leadership Can Shape the Future of Carbon Removal

Issue BriefInternationalSam F. Savitz, Dr. Jennifer DiStefano, Alex Hillbrand, Dr. Carrie Schoeneberger
There is no longer a plausible route to climate stability without carbon dioxide removal; environmentalists must advocate for environmentally and socially responsible CDR growth.
A black and white image of the White House, with the black shades darker than the rest of the photo

White House Watch: Tracking Attacks on Our Environment & Health

OverviewUnited States
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, it has taken or proposed at least 560 actions that directly threaten the environment, climate, and human health. NRDC is tracking the mounting hazard and harm.
Damaged and destroyed mobile homes in Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 7, 2019, a day after Hurricane Dorian swept along the state's coast.

Beyond Last Resort

ReportNorth CarolinaDr. Hope Thompson
North Carolina’s coastal insurer invests directly in risk reduction, with lessons for other states.
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Environmental Leadership Can Shape the Future of Carbon Removal

Issue BriefInternationalSam F. Savitz, Dr. Jennifer DiStefano, Alex Hillbrand, Dr. Carrie Schoeneberger

There is no longer a plausible route to climate stability without carbon dioxide removal; environmentalists must advocate for environmentally and socially responsible CDR growth.

The Data Is Clear

Issue BriefUnited StatesIsabel Friedman

Without appropriate regulation, unchecked data center growth threatens public health and the environment.

White House Watch: Tracking Attacks on Our Environment & Health

OverviewUnited States

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, it has taken or proposed at least 560 actions that directly threaten the environment, climate, and human health. NRDC is tracking the mounting hazard and harm.

Beyond Last Resort

ReportNorth CarolinaDr. Hope Thompson

North Carolina’s coastal insurer invests directly in risk reduction, with lessons for other states.

NGO Letter Opposing RMAA and PACK Act 9-15 (PDF)

Letters
In a letter to leaders of the House of Representatives, NRDC and 57 coalition partners express their opposition to the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA), and the Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act)—that would promote plastic waste incineration and...

The Issue with Tissue

ScorecardUnited States, CanadaAshley Jordan, Shelley Vinyard, Jennifer Skene
Tissue products such as toilet paper, paper towels, and facial tissue are cheap and convenient—but they cost the planet a great deal.

How to Build an Affordable Energy Future

OverviewUnited StatesManish Bapna

To unleash America’s energy potential, we need reforms that are different, and go far deeper, than the permitting proposals Congress is considering right now.

NRDC Coalition Letter Opposing RMAA and PACK Act (PDF)

Letters
In a letter to leaders of the House of Representatives, NRDC and 16 coalition partners express their opposition to the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA), and the Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act)—that would promote plastic waste incineration and...

What Is Climate Change?

GuideUnited States, InternationalJeff Turrentine, Melissa Denchak

The lowdown on the earth’s central environmental threat.

Replace the Pipes, Invest in People

Issue BriefChicagoChakena D. Sims

Lead pipe replacement in Chicago is a golden opportunity for equitable economic growth, jobs, and the protection of Chicagoans’ health.

Mapping an Uninsurable Country

MapUnited StatesDr. Hope Thompson, Alfonso Pating, Susan Lee

Policymakers can—and must—take steps to prevent a looming home insurance crisis in their state.