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Single-Use Plastics 101

GuideUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall
Here’s everything you need to know about the most ubiquitous (and avoidable) kind of plastic waste: the kind made to be tossed in mere minutes.
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Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

ReportUnited StatesBecky Hammer, Erik D. Olson
These report cards grade all 50 states on water funding equity.
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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

Issue BriefUnited StatesErik D. Olson
Removing lead service lines could save the United States an estimated $786 billion from avoided health impacts over the next 35 years.

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NRDC and the International Trade in Wildlife (PDF)

Overview
The diversity of plant and animal species across our global commons is deeply connected to the health and sustainability of communities and wildlife around the world. Maintaining a broad variety of wildlife provides enormous ecological, cultural, economic, and aesthetic value...

Protect Our Children: The EPA Must Finalize the Ban of Chlorpyrifos

Fact SheetUnited StatesMiriam Rotkin-Ellman, Dr. Jennifer Sass, Mae Wu, Dr. Veena Singla
Widespread use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in agriculture threatens farming communities, contaminates drinking water, and leaves toxic residues on fruits and vegetables. To protect families, the EPA must move forward and finalize its proposed ban.

Environmental Threat List (PDF)

Overview
A list containing many of the programs, policies, and initiatives under threat by the Trump administration. Updated February 27, 2017.

Tackling Food Waste, Nashville-Style

Fact SheetUnited States, Tennessee, Nashville
In 2015, NRDC launched the Nashville Food Waste Initiative (NFWI) to develop high-impact policies, strategies, and practical tools to address food waste at the city level.

Background on 2:1 Lawsuit (PDF)

Overview
Answers to questions about lawsuit filed by NRDC and partners on February 8, 2017 challenging President Trump's January 30 executive order.

Climate-Healthy Menus

Fact SheetUnited StatesSasha Stashwick, Sujatha Bergen, Valerie Baron
More plants and less red meat for healthier people and planet.