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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.
Bits of plastic waste float underwater

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

Fact SheetUnited States, InternationalDr. Veena Singla
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Building Batteries Better: Doing the Best With Less

ReportUnited StatesJordan Brinn
Reducing the amount of mining needed through improvements in battery technology, second-life applications for vehicle batteries, and better recycling is key to reducing harms caused from battery supply chains.

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New Mexico Clean Car and Trucks Testimony (PDF)

Testimony
NRDC and allies’ testimony support the New Mexico Environment Department and the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department adopting the Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Truck, and Heavy-Medium Duty Low NOx Omnibus regulations.

La Iniciativa Regional sobre Gas Invernadero: un modelo para la nación

OverviewConnecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, VirginiaBruce Ho
RGGI funciona: reduce la contaminación, mejora la salud, crea empleos, y fortalece la economía de los estados participantes y la región entera. ¡Vamos por más!

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Is a Model for the Nation

OverviewConnecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, VirginiaBruce Ho
RGGI's functions as a model for other states and regions hoping to reap economic, health, and social benefits in the transition to clean energy we need to combat climate change.

Acción para el clima y la energía limpia en Latinoamérica

Issue BriefMexico, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, ChileCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell, Han Chen
NRDC está dando seguimiento al progreso de los compromisos contra el cambio climático y alentando acciones para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.

Climate and Clean Energy Action in Latin America

Issue BriefMexico, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, ChileCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell, Han Chen
NRDC is tracking countries’ progress on their climate commitments and encouraging bold action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Martineztown Residents Fight Inequitable Zoning Laws

Legal filingsNew Mexico, AlbuquerqueMorgan Wyenn
Under the Fair Housing Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is tasked with making sure recipients of its federal funds, such as the city of Albuquerque, do not discriminate on the basis of race.

Promover la energía limpia en Latinoamérica

OverviewChile, Colombia, Costa Rica, MexicoCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
Los expertos de NRDC trabajan con los líderes locales para reducir la dependencia de sus países de fuentes de energías contaminantes y poco confiables mediante el uso de políticas públicas, tecnologías innovadoras y soluciones financieras.

Promote Clean Energy in Latin America

OverviewChile, Colombia, Costa Rica, MexicoCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
NRDC experts are working with local leaders to reduce their nations’ dependence on dirty and unreliable energy sources by using public policy, innovative technologies, and finance solutions.

Protect Latin America’s Natural Resources

OverviewColombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, ChileCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
NRDC is working to protect the region’s natural treasures from exploitation and to support sustainable development.

Sistemas de transporte no contaminante para América Latina

OverviewColombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, ChileCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
NRDC trabaja con socios en la región en la creación de soluciones innovadoras para reducir los contaminantes y las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero provocadas por el sector transporte.

Clean Up Transportation Systems in Latin America

OverviewColombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, ChileCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
NRDC is working with partners in the region on innovative solutions to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

Impulsar soluciones de financiamiento verde en Latinoamérica

OverviewChile, Colombia, Costa Rica, MexicoDouglass Sims, Sarah Dougherty, Carolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
NRDC está trabajando con socios en Latinoamérica para garantizar que las soluciones climáticas que las comunidades necesitan reciban el financiamiento necesario.

Advance Green Finance Solutions in Latin America

OverviewChile, Colombia, Costa Rica, MexicoDouglass Sims, Sarah Dougherty, Carolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell
NRDC is working with partners in Latin America to ensure that the climate solutions communities need get the investments they require.