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White House Watch: Tracking Attacks on Our Environment & Health

OverviewUnited States
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, it has taken or proposed at least 480 actions that directly threaten the environment, climate, and human health. NRDC is tracking the mounting hazard and harm.
An aerial view of homes destroyed by wildfire in Santa Rosa, California, on October 14, 2017.

An Uninsurable Country

ReportUnited StatesRob Moore
States must take action to fend off the looming home insurability crisis.
An Antero Resources fracking rig near homes in Beaver, Ohio, in May 2017.

How States Stack Up on Oil and Gas Regulation

ReportUnited StatesAmy Mall
A new NRDC report reviewed regulations in the 12 largest oil- and gas-producing states and found that states are not consistently stepping up to fill regulatory gaps and protect communities.
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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.

Power for the People

Issue BriefGeorgiaPatrick King II

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

Winds of Change

ReportCaliforniaLara Ettenson, Irene Gutierrez, Alison Hahm

California’s ports must transform to improve public health and support equitable and responsible offshore wind.

Climate Change Progress

GuideUnited States, InternationalShelia Hu

From renewable energy breakthroughs to key policy wins, climate change progress is happening—but it’s under threat. 

Edwards Coal-Fired Plant Settlement

Legal FilingsIllinois, PeoriaSelena Kyle, Jared Knicley, Alyssa Brown

In 2019, a court approved the settlement that required the E.D. Edwards plant to close and provides $8.6 million in funding for projects to benefit the Peoria, Illinois, region. Read more about these programs and grantees.

Renewable Rikers Coalition Comment - Rikers Title V Facility

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We recently submitted these comments as part of the Renewable Rikers Coalition, urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to deny a potentially harmful air emissions permit for the facility that supplies power to the jail complex...

Powering Ahead

Issue BriefUnited StatesAmanda Levin

This is how Biden administration policies are delivering cleaner electricity and climate progress.