Expert Blog

The latest opinion and analysis from NRDC’s science, legal, and policy experts.

The Good Fight

In Flint—and everywhere—we’re standing up for public health and the environment. It’s what we do....

November 21, 2016

The Standoff at Standing Rock

Against a backdrop of political uncertainty, the need for clarity, transparency, and dialogue becomes even more urgent—and the stakes have never been higher....

November 14, 2016

Lead Toxicity Is a Nationwide Crisis

It deserves — and demands — a nationwide response. Jamie Hooper/Fotolia Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you without hesitation that their most important...

November 01, 2016

Solidarity with Standing Rock

The Dakota Access pipeline needs to be stopped — and the broken system that allowed it to get this far must be fixed. Sacred Stone Camp near Cannon Ball, North...

September 12, 2016

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