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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.

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. 

Getting Transportation Right

ScorecardUnited StatesSamantha Henningson

This report ranks how state transportation spending will help—or hinder—the shift to a climate-friendly and equitable transportation system.

Cleaner Cars, Fatter Wallets

Issue BriefUnited StatesLuke Tonachel

The current U.S. clean vehicles policy package will deliver climate, health, and economic benefits for all.

Mobilizing Electric Vehicles (EV) in Rural India (PDF)

Issue Brief
Transport infrastructure is the backbone of economic development and social well-being in India. In rural areas, enhancing mobility holds significant potential to uplift communities dependent on agriculture, farming, and small businesses as their primary source of livelihoods. Empirical data reveals...

Advocates Letter for Transmission Planning Rule (PDF)

Letters
Transmission is key to lowering Americans’ electricity bills, improving reliability, and accelerating the transition to a clean grid. We urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to finalize and issue a strong new regulatory framework for transmission planning and cost allocation...

Community Clean Mobility Programs Under ACC II

Fact SheetUnited States, New JerseyYeh-Tang Huang, Kathy Harris

Best practices for designing community-based clean mobility programs under the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, in New Jersey and beyond