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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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Dirty Water Rule Case Documents

Legal FilingsUnited States
These are some of the documents associated with District of Massachusetts: Conservation Law Foundation et al. v. EPA et al.—our case against the Dirty Water Rule.

Letter on School Infrastructure Needs (PDF)

Letters
In a letter to Members of Congress, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) call for bold federal investment along the lines outlined in the Reopen and Rebuild America’s Schools Act, including funding for...

Letter on Clean Energy and Good Jobs Investments (PDF)

Letters
In a joint letter to members of congress, NRDC and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers urge support for joint priorities in clean energy and high quality union jobs within the legislative implementation of the American Jobs Plan and the...

Letter to House (PDF)

Letters
NRDC and the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters sent these letters to the US House of Representatives and US Senate on July 16, 2021. These letters detail the need for $45 billion in funding for lead service line replacement...

Letter to Senate (PDF)

Letters
NRDC and the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters sent these letters to the US House of Representatives and US Senate on July 16, 2021. These letters detail the need for $45 billion in funding for lead service line replacement...

Lead Pipes Are Widespread and Used in Every State

SurveyUnited States, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Texas, MinnesotaErik D. Olson, Alexandra Stubblefield
An NRDC survey estimates that there are at least 12.8 million water pipes that are, or may be, lead, spread across the entire country. Use our map to find out about your state.