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The Nitrogen Pollution Crisis

ReportUnited StatesJ.P. Rose, Dr. Daniel Rath, Arohi Sharma, Maya Korb, Matthew Kaplan

Fertilizer overuse is poisoning America’s water, air, and ecosystems.

High Risk, Heavy Toll

Issue BriefMexicoShruti Shukla, Jamie Lee

MUFG should reconsider Mexico Pacific’s Saguaro LNG project.

Unlocking the Grid

Fact SheetVirginia, IllinoisDr. Yamit Lavi, Dana Ammann, Claire Lang-Ree

Addressing transmission network upgrades can increase clean energy supply in Illinois and Virginia.

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. 

What Are the Solutions to Climate Change?

GuideUnited States, InternationalJeff Turrentine
Some solutions are big and will require billions in investment. Some are small and free. All are achievable.

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.

Alto Riesgo, Alto Impacto

Issue BriefMexicoShruti Shukla, Jamie Lee

Los inversores de J.P. Morgan Chase deberían reconsiderar el proyecto Saguaro Energía LNG de México Pacific.

High Risk, High Impact

Issue BriefMexicoShruti Shukla, Jamie Lee

J.P. Morgan Chase investors should reconsider Mexico Pacific’s Saguaro Energía LNG project.

Power for the People

Issue BriefGeorgiaPatrick King II

Georgia can overcome roadblocks to unlock the power of community solar.