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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 Polling on a Potential Lead and Copper Rule

PollingIllinois, Missouri, Wisconsin
This nationwide polling survey was conducted nationally and in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin on opinions on various provisions of a potential lead and copper rule. The poll was conducted in mid-October, 2022.

OH Fuel Efficiency Survey Key Findings (PDF)

Polling
Results of a survey conducted by American Viewpoint and Gerstein Bocian Agne (GBA) Strategies of Ohio residents’ perspectives on fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks.

IN Fuel Efficiency Survey Key Findings (PDF)

Polling
Results of a survey conducted by Global Strategy Group and Public Opinion Strategies of Indiana residents’ perspectives on fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks.

FDA Documents Provided to NRDC - 3 of 3 (PDF)

Summary
This document includes excerpts of email correspondence and tables between FDA and EPA staff members referencing the development of the Protocol for determining when Gulf of Mexico waters could be re-opened to fishing after the BP Oil Spill Disaster. The...

FDA Documents Provided to NRDC - 2 of 3 (PDF)

Summary
This document includes excerpts of email correspondence and tables between FDA and EPA staff members referencing the development of the Protocol for determining when Gulf of Mexico waters could be re-opened to fishing after the BP Oil Spill Disaster. The...

FDA Documents Provided to NRDC - 1 of 3 (PDF)

Summary
This document includes excerpts of email correspondence and tables between FDA and EPA staff members referencing the development of the Protocol for determining when Gulf of Mexico waters could be re-opened to fishing after the BP Oil Spill Disaster. The...