Data, Reports & Resources

Occupational Heat Safety Standards in the United States

April 9, 2024 MapUnited StatesJuanita Constible

Find out what occupational heat standards exist, or are under development, federally and in your state.

NRDC Oral Testimony Regarding the 45V Tax Credit (PDF)

March 25, 2024 Testimony

In oral testimony to the Internal Revenue Service, NRDC expresses its support for Treasury's proposal for electrolytic hydrogen production for the Inflation Reduction Act's 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit in its current form without broad exemptions.

NRDC Testimony Regarding the Biden Administration's Pause on LNG Export Permit Approvals (PDF)

February 6, 2024 Testimony

NRDC's Gillian Giannetti testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security on the topic of the Biden Administration’s pause on LNG export permit approvals.

Losing Ground: Flood Data Visualization Tool

January 9, 2024 MapUnited States

The federal government’s efforts to reduce repeated flooding are not keeping pace with current risk—let alone the increasing risk posed by sea level rise, increased severe weather, and other climate change impacts.

New Mexico Clean Car and Trucks Testimony (PDF)

October 24, 2023 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.

Energy-Burdened Communities Tool

September 5, 2023 MapLos Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Memphis, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Kansas City (Kansas), Chicago, Milwaukee, Flint, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Richmond (Virginia), Greensboro

Energy burden has disproportionately impacted low-income communities of color for decades. NRDC is actively working to bring justice to these communities through this mapping tool.

Enhancing EPA’s Proposed Carbon Standards on Gas Plants

August 23, 2023 MapUnited StatesAmanda Levin, Maeve Sneddon

What would happen if the EPA adopted carbon pollution standards for gas plants by total plant size? Greater—and cheaper—emissions reductions.

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Opportunities to Improve Project Review (PDF)

April 26, 2023 Testimony

Testimony submitted by NRDC's Christy Goldfuss to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Legislative Hearing on Opportunities to Improve Project Review for a Cleaner, Stronger Economy, urging improvements to the permitting process for clean energy projects.

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on "Cleaner Cars: Good for Consumers and Public Health" (PDF)

April 18, 2023 Testimony

Written testimony of NRDC's Kathy Harris to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, on "Cleaner Cars: Good for Consumers and Public Health," urging the EPA to set the strong vehicle...

Testimony of John Walke before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (PDF)

September 7, 2022 Testimony

John Walke, Clean Air Director and senior attorney for NRDC, gave testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, on four pieces of clean air legislation.

Testimony Highlighting Opportunities to Expand the Use of Climate-smart Farming Practices (PDF)

April 29, 2022 Testimony

Written testimony submitted to the Senate Committee on Agriculture highlighting opportunities to expand the use of climate-smart farming practices.

Testimony of NRDC's Erik Olson on Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure (PDF)

March 29, 2022 Testimony

Testimony of NRDC's Erik Olson before the House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, for the hearing entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure."

Millions Served by Water Systems Detecting Lead

May 13, 2021 MapUnited StatesKristi Pullen Fedinick

An analysis by NRDC of the most recent EPA data shows that between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2020, 186 million people in the United States—a staggering 56 percent of the U.S. population—drank water from drinking water systems detecting…

Testimony of Sharon Buccino Regarding How America’s Public Lands Can Help Deliver a Prosperous and Secure Future for All (PDF)

March 23, 2021 Testimony

Prepared written testimony of Sharon Buccino, NRDC’s senior director for Lands, before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Testimony of Mae Wu on Strengthening the Safe Drinking Water Act (PDF)

July 28, 2020 Testimony

Testimony of NRDC's Mae Wu for a hearing titled “There’s Something in the Water: Reforming Our Nation’s Drinking Water Standards,” held remotely in front of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Ensuring Uniform Protections for NJ Residential Water Customers during COVID-19 (PDF)

June 10, 2020 Testimony

NRDC strongly urges the NJ legislature to establish mandatory protections for the residential customers of all water and wastewater utilities (whether publicly owned or privately owned), including a prohibition on shutoffs, interest charges, liens, and other collections activities during and...

Clearing the Air: The Benefits of the Clean Air Act

May 5, 2020 MapUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui, Amanda Levin

Despite the enormous success of the CAA in protecting public health, the law currently faces attacks on many fronts under the Trump Administration.

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 NRDC Senior Scientist Jennifer Sass in support of New Jersey Senate Bill 1016 (PDF)

February 21, 2020 Testimony

Testimony of NRDC Senior Scientist Jennifer Sass provides a summary of the human health concerns with neonicotinoid pesticides, including acute poisoning effects, chronic adverse health impacts, and evidence of developmental neurotoxicity. Neonic contamination in foods, waterways, drinking water and other...

Written Testimony to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (PDF)

February 5, 2020 Testimony

NRDC President and CEO Gina McCarthy testimony before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. On Feb. 5, 2020, the committee holds a hearing titled “Creating a Climate Resilient America: Overcoming the Health Risks of the Climate Crisis.”