Data, Reports & Resources

A New Course: Managing Drought and Downpours in the Santiago Metropolitan Region

July 26, 2019 ReportChile, SantiagoCarolina Herrera, Amanda Maxwell

Already exacerbated by climate change, central Chile’s water issues will likely become more complex when paired with population growth and urbanization. Fortunately, there are solutions.

Equitable Water Rates for New York City: Charging for Stormwater

July 24, 2019 OverviewNew York CityLarry Levine

An interactive tool and report, developed by Valor Water for NRDC and Riverkeeper, looks at the impacts of restructuring customers’ bills to help modernize the sewer system.

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.

Bioenergy 101

June 5, 2019 GuideInternational, United StatesCourtney Lindwall

Some people tout bioenergy as a solution to our climate crisis. But take a closer look, and this plant and animal power doesn’t actually live up to its promise.

Antibiotic Resistance: From the Farm to You

May 8, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesDavid Wallinga, MD

Offshore Oil Revenue: A Bad Deal for Virginia

May 2, 2019 Fact SheetUnited States, VirginiaJacob Eisenberg

Offshore oil and gas drilling is an inherently dirty, dangerous business that can cause oil spills along with air and water pollution—all of which would threaten the $2.7 billion generated annually in the state by industries that rely on clean…

Omission Accomplished II: The Lack of Municipal Stormwater Enforcement in the Los Angeles Region

April 30, 2019 ReportLos AngelesCorinne Bell

Despite the fact that urban runoff has been regulated in the Los Angeles region since 1990, it remains the most significant source of surface water pollution in the area.

Nashville Food Waste Initiative

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

Addressing Food Waste and Increasing Food Donation Through the New York Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit

April 8, 2019 ReportNew YorkMargaret Brown

Each year, approximately 20 billion pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in the United States go unharvested or otherwise never enter the food supply.

California’s Marine Protected Areas: Underwater Refuges Safeguard Our Unique Ocean Life

March 18, 2019 Fact SheetUnited States, CaliforniaVanessa Villanueva

California’s network of marine protected areas is hailed as a global model. However, ongoing investments in research and monitoring, outreach and education, policy and permitting, and, importantly, enforcement are required to ensure that these underwater refuges will benefit our environment…

Taking the High Road to More and Better Infrastructure in the United States

March 11, 2019 Issue paperUnited StatesDouglass Sims, Catherine Cox Blair, Sarah Dougherty

Priority must be placed on infrastructure projects that also deliver numerous economic, social and environmental benefits—such as jobs, improved mobility, and climate resiliency.

Tackling Food Waste in Cities: A Policy and Program Toolkit

February 11, 2019 ReportUnited StatesYerina Mugica, Darby Hoover

Because cities are often responsible for waste management, land use, and local health and food regulations, they are on the front lines of reducing food waste.

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

Drought: Everything You Need to Know

September 13, 2018 GuideUnited States, InternationalMelissa Denchak

Drought affects more people globally than any other natural disaster. Here’s what causes these prolonged dry spells and how we can mitigate their impact.

S. 1520 Would Undermine U.S. Fisheries and Fishermen

September 11, 2018 Fact SheetUnited StatesMolly Masterton, Alexandra Adams

We need to protect our ocean fisheries and the communities that rely on them.

Permafrost: Everything You Need to Know

June 26, 2018 GuideArcticMelissa Denchak

The “permanently” frozen earth at our planet’s poles and in other cold climes is thawing, with big consequences to our climate, ecosystems, and health.

Alternatives to Common Preventive Uses of Antibiotics for Cattle, Swine, and Chickens

June 21, 2018 ReportUnited States

Over the past decades, a growing body of research confirms that the use of antibiotics in food animals is contributing to antibiotic resistance. The more a particular antibiotic is used, the more chances bacteria have to evolve resistance mechanisms, and…

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.