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From reports to issue briefs, we ensure accountability through peer review led by our Science Office, which provides data and scientific analysis that help shape and guide NRDC’s policies and positions. We also offer a range of other resources, such as 101 guides and consumer-focused scorecards to increase access to knowledge about how everyone can be a catalyst for change.

A plastic cup among a pile of wet leaves and branches on the ground

Single-Use Plastics 101

April 30, 2024 GuideUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Here’s everything you need to know about the most ubiquitous (and avoidable) kind of plastic waste: the kind made to be tossed in mere minutes.

A pipe sits atop dirt next to a building

Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

April 29, 2024 ReportUnited StatesBecky Hammer, Erik D. Olson

These report cards grade all 50 states on water funding equity.

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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

October 25, 2023 Issue BriefUnited StatesErik D. Olson

Removing lead service lines could save the United States an estimated $786 billion from avoided health impacts over the next 35 years.

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Testimony of Erik D. Olson Regarding PFAS (PDF)

September 6, 2018 Testimony

The testimony of Erik D. Olson — Senior Director for Health & Food in NRDC's Healthy People & Thriving Communities Program — before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment regarding PFAS.

Testimony of Nathaniel Lawrence (NRDC) on H.R. 5192, The Forest Ecosystem Recovery and Protection Act (PDF)

July 6, 2010 Testimony

Testimony of Nathaniel Lawrence (NRDC) on H.R. 5192, The Forest Ecosystem Recovery and Protection Act Submitted to the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, for its hearing on June 24, 2010.

Exhibit J - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit I - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit H - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit G - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit F - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit E - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit D - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit C - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit B - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Exhibit A - U.S. Forest Service Efforts to Avoid Environmental Review (PDF)

June 28, 2007 Testimony

The testimony and exhibits were presented by Nathaniel Lawrence, NRDC senior attorney, on June 28, 2007, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources).

Testimony of Jennifer Sass on Testing of Chemicals and Reporting and Retention of Information under TSCA Sections 4 and 8 (PDF)

February 3, 2014 Testimony

Testimony of Jennifer Sass, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Natural Resources Defense Council on Testing of Chemicals and Reporting and Retention of Information under TSCA Sections 4 and 8 before the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy...

Testimony of Erik D. Olson on the Safety and Security of Drinking Water Supplies Following the Central West Virginia Drinking Water Crisis (PDF)

February 3, 2014 Testimony

Testimony of Erik D. Olson, Senior Strategic Director for Health & Food, Natural Resources Defense Council before the Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works at the hearing entitled Examination of the...

Testimony of Luke Tonachel Regarding Proposed Rollback of Clean Cars & Fuel Economy Standards (PDF)

September 25, 2018 Testimony

Testimony of Luke Tonachel at the public hearing regarding the Trump administration proposed rollback of clean cars and fuel economy standards on September 25, 2018 in Dearborn, Michigan.

Jennfer Sass Testimony on Delaware BPA Bill (PDF)

June 23, 2011 Testimony

Jennifer Sass, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Health and Environment, Natural Resources Defense Council, testimony on Delaware BPA-ban, SB70.

Testimony of Thomas B. Cochran, Ph.D. on the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster and Implications for U.S. Nuclear Power Reactors (PDF)

April 12, 2011 Testimony

Thomas B. Cochran, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Nuclear Program, testifies on the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster and its Implications for U.S. Nuclear Power Reactors at the Joint Hearings of the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety and the Committee on Environment...

Testimony of Geoffrey H. Fettus for Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on S. 1240, Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2013 (PDF)

July 29, 2013 Testimony

Written Testimony of Geoffrey H. Fettus, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council, for Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on S. 1240, Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2013

Testimony of David D. Doniger, Hearing on the U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act of 2012 (PDF)

July 17, 2012 Testimony

Testimony of David D. Doniger, Policy Director and Senior Attorney, Climate and Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council, Hearing on the U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act of 2012 Subcommittee on Energy and Power-Committee on Energy and Commerce-House of Representatives-July...

Comments Submitted on Proposed Final Biomass Regulations for Massachusetts, June 18, 2012 (PDF)

July 12, 2012 Testimony

NRDC filed formal comments on the Proposed Final Regulations Regarding Eligibility of Biomass under Massachusetts RPS. We argued that the rules provide a robust and pragmatic set of standards and guidelines to ensure that the state meet its greenhouse gas...