Data, Reports & Resources

Testimony of David Hawkins on S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (PDF)

October 29, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of David Hawkins, Director of Climate Programs, NRDC, before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Oct 29, 2009.

Petition to List Atlantic Sturgeon as Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act (PDF)

October 14, 2009 Legal filings

NRDC’s petition to list the Atlantic sturgeon as an endangered species throughout all or a significant portion of its range pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act ("ESA").

Petition to List the Insular Population of Hawaiian False Killer Whales as Endangered Under the ESA (PDF)

September 29, 2009 Legal filings

NRDC petitions the Secretary of Commerce through the National Marine Fisheries Service to add the Hawaiian false killer whale population to the endangered species list. The Hawaiian false killer whale population is a small and ecologically unique population of 120...

Rebalancing the Carbon Cycle - Testimony (PDF)

September 27, 2009 Testimony

Testimony submitted by Daniel A. Lashof, science director of NRDC's climate center, to the Subcommittee on Energy and Resources of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform, September 27, 2006

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools (PDF)

July 7, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of David G. Hawkins, Director of Climate Programs, NRDC, before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing on Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools, July 7, 2009.

American Trucking Associations, Inc. v. The City of Los Angeles et al Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction (PDF)

April 30, 2009 Legal filings

District Court Judge Snyder’s final ruling on the injunction request by the American Trucking Association to enjoin the concession models within the clean truck programs at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Testimony of David Doniger on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 24, 2009 Testimony

This testimony covers three somewhat far-ranging topics which this panel has been asked to address: coordinating the existing Clean Air Act and comprehensive new climate legislation, and in particular, defining the role of states; assuring sound regulation of carbon markets...

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 23, 2009 Testimony

Coal has fueled economic growth in the world's largest economies. But we cannot solve the climate crisis unless we cut coal's global warming emissions dramatically. We have the tools to do this. But these tools will not be deployed at...

Testimony of NRDC President Frances Beinecke on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 22, 2009 Testimony

Passing effective climate legislation is NRDC's highest priority. It is vital to enact legislation this year. As President Obama said last week, the foundation for growth and prosperity in the 21st Century must be built on solid pillars. Clean, sustainable...

Testimony Concerning Efforts to Address Urban Stormwater Runoff (PDF)

April 14, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of Nancy Stoner, co-director of NRDC's Water Program, before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment on the barriers to full, effective implementation of green infrastructure as an integral part of water and wastewater resources management in communities across...

Testimony of Daniel A. Lashof on Addressing Price Volatility in Climate Change Legislation (PDF)

March 26, 2009 Testimony

While modest allowance price fluctuations are expected and can be beneficial, excessive volatility driven by unnecessary market uncertainty or market manipulation is problematic and should be avoided. This can be accomplished by including the following features in climate legislation: A...

Testimony of Thomas B. Cochran, Ph.D. and Christopher E. Paine on Nuclear Energy Developments before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate (PDF)

March 18, 2009 Testimony

Statement of Thomas B. Cochran, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, and Christopher E. Paine, Director of NRDC's nuclear program, on Nuclear Energy Developments before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, March 18, 2009.

Testimony on California’s Proposed Low-Carbon Fuel Standard

March 16, 2009 TestimonyUnited States, CaliforniaRoland Hwang

Testimony of Roland Hwang on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

March 5, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of Roland J. Hwang, NRDC vehicles policy director and vehicle technology expert, before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0173...

Testimony of David Doniger on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

March 5, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of David Doniger, senior attorney and policy director of the NRDC Climate Center, before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases, Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0173, March 5...

21st Century Water Planning: The Importance of a Coordinated Approach - Testimony (PDF)

March 4, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of Nancy K. Stoner, co-director of NRDC's water program before the House Science Committee, March 4, 2009.

Testimony of Barbara Finamore on "Preparing for Copenhagen: How Developing Countries are Fighting Climate Change" (PDF)

March 4, 2009 Testimony

On March 4, 2009, Barbara Finamore testified before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming in the United States House of Representatives. The hearing was titled, "Preparing for Copenhagen: How Developing Countries are Fighting Climate Change"

Petition to EPA Asking the Agency to Reconsider the NSR Aggregation Rule (PDF)

February 12, 2009 Legal filings

The document is NRDC’s petition to EPA asking the agency to reconsider the NSR Aggregation Rule.

Complaint for Citizen Lawsuit Against PPG Industries Urging Swift Clean-Up of Urban Toxic Waste Site (PDF)

February 3, 2009 Legal filings

This document is a copy of the legal complaint issued by NRDC on behalf of the Interfaith Community Organization against PPG Industries regarding PPG’s failure to clean up a Jersey City, NJ site contaminated with the carcinogenic toxic hexavalent chromium.

Temporary Restraining Order to Stop Land Leasing in Utah (PDF)

January 20, 2009 Legal filings

Temporary Restraining Order preventing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from moving forward with the leasing of more than 110,000 acres of Utah wilderness.