Data, Reports & Resources

The Blake Plateau: A Southern Treasure

April 15, 2024 Fact SheetUnited StatesDr. Lisa Suatoni

Identifying the Health Benefits of Addressing Climate Change in Ahmedabad, India

December 20, 2022 Fact SheetIndia, AhmedabadDr. Kim Knowlton, Dr. Vijay Limaye

If we power air conditioning by burning dirty fossil fuels—rather than by harnessing cleaner, renewable energy sources—we increase dangerous air pollution and contribute to the climate crisis.

U.S. Livestock Industries Persist in High-Intensity Antibiotic Use

December 1, 2022 Issue BriefUnited StatesDavid Wallinga, MD

Curbing overuse is critical to slow the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Building Climate-Ready Fisheries and Fishing Communities

November 8, 2022 Issue BriefUnited StatesDr. Lisa Suatoni, Molly Masterton

Warming waters are driving a mass migration of life beneath the sea—and a decades-old fishery law cannot keep up without climate-ready science and policy.

Building a Stronger, Cleaner Electric Grid

June 14, 2022 Fact SheetUnited StatesChristy Walsh

Ensuring that we have affordable and available electricity requires that Congress pass legislation now to support renewable energy and build a more resilient electric grid—the system that connects a source of energy such as a power plant to the consumers…

Corporate Irresponsibility: JBS’s Inaction and Disregard for Worker Safety have Increased the Spread of COVID-19 in the United States and Brazil

May 25, 2021 Issue BriefUnited States, BrazilJessica Carey-Webb, David Wallinga, MD

Throughout the pandemic, JBS workers in both Brazil and the United States have reported a culture in which employees have to work while sick (there is no sick leave) and facemask and social distancing rules are routinely not enforced.

Better Burgers: Why It’s High Time the U.S. Beef Industry Kicked Its Antibiotics Habit

June 25, 2020 Issue BriefUnited StatesDavid Wallinga, MD

The United States is grappling with COVID-19, the worst public health crisis in a century. Another worsening health crisis is staring us in the face, one caused by antibiotic-resistant infections. Without urgent action to stop the overuse of antibiotics, including…

Antibiotic Consumption in U.S. Pork, Beef, and Turkey Industries Vastly Outstrips Comparable Industries in Europe, and the U.S. Chicken Industry

February 4, 2020 Issue BriefDavid Wallinga, MD

Our analysis shows the U.S. livestock industry consumes medically important antibiotics almost twice as intensively as the industries in 30 European countries.

A Robust Infrastructure Plan for the 21st Century

January 29, 2020 Fact SheetUnited StatesStephanie Gidigbi Jenkins

To successfully move forward, America needs a robust infrastructure plan that transitions the nation to cleaner sources of energy, addresses the challenges from a changing climate on our communities, creates jobs, and redresses the negative legacy of past investments.

Guide to Building Healthy Soil

January 24, 2020 Issue BriefNorth Dakota, Montana, Idaho, United StatesArohi Sharma

As farmers prepare for the future, they cannot overlook the importance of soil health.

Climate and Clean Energy Action in Latin America

November 22, 2019 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.

Workers Suffer When Meat Producers Overuse Antibiotics

July 1, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesAllison Johnson, Avinash Kar

Antibiotic resistance threatens everyone’s health, but workers within the meat industry are especially at risk.

Antibiotic Resistance: From the Farm to You

May 8, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesDavid Wallinga, MD

Nashville Food Waste Initiative

April 15, 2019 Fact SheetUnited States, Tennessee, NashvilleDarby Hoover, JoAnne Berkenkamp

Food Matters Fact Sheet: Empowering Cities to Tackle Food Waste

February 7, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesElizabeth Balkan

NRDC’s Food Matter’s initiative partners with cities to reduce food waste by 15 percent within five years through a set of innovative policies and programs.

A Holistic Approach to Reducing Food Waste

February 6, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesElizabeth Balkan

Through public awareness campaigns, partnerships with local cities, and federal advocacy, NRDC leads the way when it comes to reducing food waste.

Wasting Less Food in K-12 Settings: Best Practices for Success

November 28, 2018 Issue BriefUnited StatesJoAnne Berkenkamp

Data Gone Missing: Farm Water Information Falls through the Cracks during California Drought

June 18, 2018 Issue BriefUnited States, CaliforniaLaura West

Here’s why California needs robust and accurate data on how much water is being delivered to farms across the state.

Better Bacon: Why It’s High Time the U.S. Pork Industry Stopped Pigging Out on Antibiotics

June 6, 2018 Issue BriefUnited StatesDavid Wallinga, MD

If livestock industries can kick the antibiotics habit, it could significantly cut down on antibiotic resistance and improve public health.

Making It Rain: Effective Stormwater Fees Can Create Jobs, Build Infrastructure, and Drive Investment in Local Communities

April 10, 2018 Issue BriefUnited StatesAlisa Valderrama, Becky Hammer

Here’s how cities can fund stormwater management—which helps keep pollution out of our waterways and promotes green infrastructure growth.