The Energy Shift Approaches as Fossil Finance Dries Up
The twilight of the coal industry is upon us, but with financial giants taking baby steps away from oil and gas, and a major proposed oil production project thr...
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The latest opinion and analysis from NRDC’s science, legal, and policy experts.
New Legislation Answers Urgent Need to Protect Birds
Federal legislation introduced this week reaffirms America’s commitment to conserving migratory birds and reverses unprecedented rollbacks by the Trump admini...
Senate Looks to Modernize Renewable Energy on Public Land
The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019 (PLREDA) facilitates siting of solar, wind, and geothermal energy projects on public lands, boosts fund...
Protecting California From the Realities of Nonfloating Oil
AB 936, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on October 12, 2019, takes proactive steps to prepare California for the risks of a nonfloating oil spill....
Factory Butte Should Stay Off-Limits to Off-Roading
NRDC and the Southern Utah Wilderness Association are suing the BLM for ignoring the environmental harms of off-road vehicle use around the iconic Utah landmark...
Harnessing Renewable Energy on our Public Lands
Newly introduced legislation would help the U.S. realize the extraordinary renewable energy potential of our shared public lands. It balances renewable energy p...