News & Commentary

Gov Newsom Announces All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035

September 23, 2020 Expert BlogDr. Simon Mui, Alex Jackson

Governor Newsom of California issued the first of a potential series of actions to fight climate change, starting first with a massive venture to ensure all Californians have options beyond burning fossil fuels in cars, trucks, and buses.

House Bill Would Deliver Needed Steps Toward a Clean Economy

September 23, 2020 Expert BlogMarc Boom

This package pulls together over 60 different bills that, taken as a whole, would significantly improve how our government approaches energy systems - putting climate action, clean jobs, and reducing environmental harms to communities at the forefront of building a…

New OCI Analysis Gives Big Oil Much Needed Reality Check

September 23, 2020 Expert BlogSusan Casey-Lefkowitz

A new report from Oil Change International provides a reality check on the myth that Big Oil is changing—showing failure after failure in reducing climate pollution.

California Must Regulate Toxic Neonic-Coated Crop Seeds

September 23, 2020 Expert BlogDaniel Raichel, Samuel Eisenberg

Pesticide-treated seeds, like these, pollute water and harm bees—yet they go unregulated in California. NRDC filed a petition to close a state loophole that lets them fall through the cracks.

China’s President Commits to Enhance Climate Action

September 22, 2020 Expert BlogJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy, Han Chen

During his speech to the UN General Assembly today, Chinese President Xi Jingping announced that the country will enhance its climate change ambitions. This announcement is the starting bell on the next critical leg of the race for the world—especially…

Pebble Mine Tapes Confirm Risk of Disaster in Bristol Bay

September 22, 2020 Expert BlogJoel Reynolds

Shocking videotapes reveal Canadian mining company CEOs boasting to hoped-for investors about influence over government officials to promote massive 200-year Bristol Bay mining scheme disguised for federal permitting as 20-year mine.

Helping Underserved Floridians Fight Climate Change

September 22, 2020 Expert BlogMaria Ortiz, Eloisa Portillo-Morales

In the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis, Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF), is making an impact by helping traditionally underserved communities combat climate change.

General Electric Will Stop Building New Coal Plants

September 21, 2020 Expert BlogHan Chen

While more details are needed about GE’s announcement, what’s clear is that there’s no future for new coal.

Bad EPA Decision on Infamous Kid-Toxic Pesticide Expected Soon

September 18, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

EPA is about to greenlight the widely-used pesticide chlorpyrifos, which is highly toxic to kids' brains. This despite the science and the law dictating that this dangerous chemical should be banned.

This Is the Moment to Reimagine Public Transportation

September 18, 2020 Expert BlogUnited States, Seattle, New York CityAmanda Eaken

COVID-19 has changed many aspects of life, including the way we move through our neighborhoods. The pandemic has forced us to reimagine peoples relationship to streets with many cities launching "healthy streets" or "open streets" to allow for more land…

First International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal

Public Health Scientist and Advocate

September 17, 2020 NRDC in ActionIndia, Ahmedabad, Pune, United StatesKeith Mulvihill

Vijay Limaye is pushing for public health safeguards and policy solutions in service of the communities most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Puerto Rico Chooses Clean Energy 3 Years After Maria

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogPuerto RicoLuis Martinez

Three years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico reaffirms its commitment to clean energy and climate resiliency. Even after a 2019 law committing Puerto Rico to 100% renewable energy by 2050, questions remained. A new ruling by the PR Energy Bureau…

CO Wildfires & Extreme Weather Require Climate Action Now

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez, Sam Gilchrist

Here in Colorado, we have already experienced more than seventy 90 degree days this year—and it’s only September. Following the most recent heat wave, the Chinook winds ushered in a temperature drop from above 100 degrees highs to below freezing…

Montana Steps Toward Action on Climate Change

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogAmy McNamara, Noah Long

Montana council takes important step forward on climate change—it is now time for the Legislature to take action.

The Overlooked Importance of Penguin Poop, Fulmar Feces, and Gull Guano

September 17, 2020 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Seabird droppings don’t just help us fertilize crops; their waste affects everything from coral reefs to climate.

School’s Back: How COVID-19 and Heat Jeopardize Learning

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogClare Morganelli

Both heat and COVID-19 pose threats to the health and wellbeing of students and staff while at school, and additional protections need to be in place to ensure a safe learning and working environment for all.

NRDC and Partners Sue L.A. to Protect Communities from Port Pollution

September 16, 2020 Expert BlogGonzalo E. Rodriguez

The Port of L.A. didn’t just violate the law—it violated its commitments to millions of residents who live under the choking pollution emitted by its operations.

RGGI in the PA Legislature, or Welcome to the Terrordome

September 15, 2020 Expert BlogMark Szybist

Pennsylvania needs governance that reflects the will of Pennsylvanians and needs to address climate change. If we get the former we'll do the latter.

Nancy Beck’s Nomination Draws More Opposition Because: PFAS

September 15, 2020 Expert BlogDaniel Rosenberg

Nancy Beck's nomination to Chair the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission took another step toward failure when opposition to her confirmation was announced by Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Manchin, like other Senators opposing Beck, is concerned about her…