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Rebuilding Safer

ReportUnited StatesDakota Fisher, Joel Scata, Dr. Adelle Thomas, Dr. Hope Thompson

State and local governments can build resilience with strong policy, good governance, and long-term investment.

Planned Relocation Policies and Practices

ReportPeru, InternationalDr. Adelle Thomas

As climate risks make some places unlivable, lessons from Bangladesh, Fiji, and Peru show how governments can relocate communities in ways that protect people, human rights, and livelihoods.

Double Trouble

Fact SheetUnited StatesDr. Katie Pelch, Shannon Goff, Dr. Anna Reade, Renée Sharp

PFAS microplastics are forever.

Neonic Pesticides Threaten Human Health

Fact SheetUnited StatesDr. Jennifer Sass, Daniel Raichel

Roughly half of all Americans are exposed to neurotoxic neonic pesticides on any given day, and children are especially at risk.

Responsible Data Center Development

Fact SheetUnited States

State and local decision-makers can play a key role in ensuring that the rapid expansion of data center development reflects local priorities and community needs. 

High Risk, High Inconsistency

Issue BriefMexico, United StatesShruti Shukla, Jamie Lee

Investors should reconsider Sempra's LNG project in the Gulf of California.

An Uninsurable Country

ReportUnited StatesRob Moore

States must take action to fend off the looming home insurability crisis.

Safe Drinking Water

GuideUnited StatesAmanda MacMillan

What’s in your drinking water?

Climate Funds Pledge Tracker

OverviewInternationalJoe Thwaites

Keep track of pledges to U.N. funds that help developing countries reduce greenhouse emissions and address the impacts of climate change.

GHGRP Repeal Export Analysis Methodology (PDF)

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As part of NRDC's comments on the proposed GHGRP repeal, this analysis shows the estimated amount of export revenue that could be jeopardized as more countries implement carbon conscious trade measures.

Who Doesn’t Have a Car?

MapUnited StatesAli Lehman, Samantha Henningson

A new NRDC map shows car-free living and the factors affecting car usage in United States.