Data, Reports & Resources

Testimony of Barbara Finamore on "Preparing for Copenhagen: How Developing Countries are Fighting Climate Change" (PDF)

March 4, 2009 Testimony

On March 4, 2009, Barbara Finamore testified before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming in the United States House of Representatives. The hearing was titled, "Preparing for Copenhagen: How Developing Countries are Fighting Climate Change"

Testimony of Michael Goo on the Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (PDF)

July 10, 2008 Testimony

Testimony of Michael Goo, Climate Legislative Director, Natural Resources Defense Council, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, United States House of Representatives hearing on "The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act," July 10, 2008.

Testimony of George Peridas on "Spinning Straw Into Black Gold: Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Carbon Dioxide" (PDF)

June 12, 2008 Testimony

Written testimony of George Peridas, Ph.D., Science Fellow, Climate Center, Natural Resources Defense Council, submitted to the Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Unites States House of Representatives hearing on "Spinning Straw Into Black Gold: Enhanced Oil...

Testimony of Michael Goo on Legislative Proposals to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (PDF)

June 19, 2008 Testimony

Testimony of Michael Goo, Climate Legislative Director, Natural Resources Defense Council, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives hearing on legislative proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, June 19...

Testimony of Michael Goo on the EPA's New Ozone Standards (PDF)

May 20, 2008 Testimony

Testimony of Michael Goo, Climate Legislative Director, Natural Resources Defense Council, before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, United States House of Representatives hearing on the "EPA's New Ozone Standards," May 20, 2008.

Testimony of Jennifer Sass on Testing of Chemicals and Reporting and Retention of Information under TSCA Sections 4 and 8 (PDF)

February 3, 2014 Testimony

Testimony of Jennifer Sass, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Natural Resources Defense Council on Testing of Chemicals and Reporting and Retention of Information under TSCA Sections 4 and 8 before the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy...

Testimony of Erik D. Olson on the Safety and Security of Drinking Water Supplies Following the Central West Virginia Drinking Water Crisis (PDF)

February 3, 2014 Testimony

Testimony of Erik D. Olson, Senior Strategic Director for Health & Food, Natural Resources Defense Council before the Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works at the hearing entitled Examination of the...

Testimony of Luke Tonachel Regarding Proposed Rollback of Clean Cars & Fuel Economy Standards (PDF)

September 25, 2018 Testimony

Testimony of Luke Tonachel at the public hearing regarding the Trump administration proposed rollback of clean cars and fuel economy standards on September 25, 2018 in Dearborn, Michigan.

Jennfer Sass Testimony on Delaware BPA Bill (PDF)

June 23, 2011 Testimony

Jennifer Sass, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Health and Environment, Natural Resources Defense Council, testimony on Delaware BPA-ban, SB70.

John Walke on Clean Air Act - Testimony (PDF)

September 7, 2011 Testimony

Testimony of John Walke, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), for the September 8, 2011 Legislative Hearing on "H.R. 2250, The EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 and H.R. 2681, The Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" before the Subcommittee...

Testimony of John N. Moore - Discussion Draft Addressing Energy Reliability and Security - May 19, 2015 (PDF)

May 19, 2015 Testimony

NRDC’s John Moore, Senior Attorney, testifies to a House subcommittee that the EPA Clean Power Plan can be implemented while maintaining a robust and reliable electric grid.

NRDC Testimony Before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power (PDF)

April 30, 2015 Testimony

NRDC energy efficiency advocate Elizabeth Noll testified about the benefits of energy efficiency and against some provisions in a draft energy efficiency bill under consideration by the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Testimony of Daniel Lashof on "The President's Climate Action Plan" (PDF)

January 16, 2014 Testimony

Testimony of Daniel Lashof, Director of Climate and Clean Air Program, before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works at the hearing on "The President's Climate Action Plan,” January 16, 2014.

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools (PDF)

July 7, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of David G. Hawkins, Director of Climate Programs, NRDC, before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing on Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools, July 7, 2009.

Testimony of Roland Hwang on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

March 5, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of Roland J. Hwang, NRDC vehicles policy director and vehicle technology expert, before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0173...

Testimony of David Doniger on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

March 5, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of David Doniger, senior attorney and policy director of the NRDC Climate Center, before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases, Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0173, March 5...

NRDC’s Comments to the New Jersey Senate Environment Committee in Support of Senate Bill 1016 (PDF)

April 7, 2020 Testimony

The testimony gives an overview of the impacts of neonicotinoid insecticides (“neonics”) on bees and other pollinators, birds, and aquatic ecosystems. It also summarizes research that raises concerns about the human health impacts of widespread exposure. The testimony was submitted...

Testimony of David Doniger on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 24, 2009 Testimony

This testimony covers three somewhat far-ranging topics which this panel has been asked to address: coordinating the existing Clean Air Act and comprehensive new climate legislation, and in particular, defining the role of states; assuring sound regulation of carbon markets...

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 23, 2009 Testimony

Coal has fueled economic growth in the world's largest economies. But we cannot solve the climate crisis unless we cut coal's global warming emissions dramatically. We have the tools to do this. But these tools will not be deployed at...

Testimony of NRDC President Frances Beinecke on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 22, 2009 Testimony

Passing effective climate legislation is NRDC's highest priority. It is vital to enact legislation this year. As President Obama said last week, the foundation for growth and prosperity in the 21st Century must be built on solid pillars. Clean, sustainable...