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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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Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrants (PDF)

Overview
11 EPA-selected Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grant makers will provide subgrants to community-based organizations. These will support capacity building in disadvantaged communities for the pre-development, planning, and assessment of projects addressing communities environmental or public health issues. These grant makers...

Community Change Grant Track II (PDF)

Overview
CCG Track II grants are intended to support meaningful engagement for equitable governance. The grant is awarded for supporting community engagement, education, and decision-making processes. This should facilitate the engagement of disadvantaged communities in governmental processes to advance environmental and...

Community Change Grant Track I (PDF)

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Applicants must submit a project with both Climate Action and Pollution Reduction Strategies. The project should address a climate, or environmental justice issue, or build climate resiliency for a disadvantaged community.

Scientists Sign-on Letter re: Blake Plateau (PDF)

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This is a science sign-on letter by independent academic scientists urging the Biden administration to consider robust long-term protections for the Blake Plateau off the Southeast coast of the United States.

Blake Plateau Conservation - Organizational Letter (PDF)

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In a letter to President Biden, NRDC and more than 40 other ocean conservation and environmental justice groups urged action to secure effective and durable protections for a network of important ecological areas in the federal waters on the Blake...

GGRF SFA Overview & What Now - May 2024 (PDF)

Overview
This is an overview of the Solar for All (SFA) program under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The overview also includes specific actions advocates, community-based organizations and project developers, state and local governments, and philanthropy...

GGRF NCIF Overview & What Now - May 2024 (PDF)

Overview
This is an overview of the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) program under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The overview also includes specific actions advocates, community-based organizations and project developers, state and local governments, and...

GGRF CCIA Overview & What Now - May 2024 (PDF)

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This is an overview of the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) program under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The overview also includes specific actions advocates, community-based organizations and project developers, state and local governments, and...

GGRF Lenders Opposition Letter to H.R. 1023 (PDF)

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In a letter to leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives, 15 organizations that represent thousands of community-based lending institutions express their opposition to H.R. 1023, a bill that would repeal the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Losing Ground: Severe Repetitive Flooding in the United States

OverviewUnited StatesAnna Weber
There are many ways that repeatedly flooded homes can be made safer from flooding, but the federal government’s efforts are not keeping pace with increasing flood risk. The result is a steadily growing number of properties that flood over and…

Stories from the Frontlines of Global LNG Build-Out at COP28

OverviewInternational, United StatesMima Holt, Jamie Lee

NRDC invited key local partners from developing regions and grassroots leaders together to underscore the significant climate, health, and equity impacts of LNG infrastructure expansion. 

Advocates Letter for Transmission Planning Rule (PDF)

Letters
Transmission is key to lowering Americans’ electricity bills, improving reliability, and accelerating the transition to a clean grid. We urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to finalize and issue a strong new regulatory framework for transmission planning and cost allocation...

Water Affordability Business Case Downloadable Tool

OverviewUnited StatesLarry Levine, Ed Osann
To help provide safe and affordable water and sanitation to everyone in their communities, this tool allows utilities to assess the business case for implementing a discount program for low-income customers.

Liability Protections and Safe Food Donation

OverviewUnited StatesNina Sevilla, Yvette Cabrera, Madeline Keating

Redistributing surplus food is an important way to make sure good food gets to people and doesn’t end up in landfills or incinerators. NRDC has created some resources to help potential donors understand the liability protections that exist.