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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.

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

October 19, 2023 Fact SheetUnited States, InternationalDr. Veena Singla

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Statement on the Energy Information Administration's Analysis of Chairman Bingaman's Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Discussion Draft Proposal (PDF)

January 24, 2007

Statement of Daniel A. Lashof, NRDC's Climate Center Science Director, before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resource on January 24, 2007.

A Call for Action: Consensus Principles and Recommendations from the U.S. Climate Action Partnership - Overview (PDF)

January 22, 2007

In January 2007, the USCAP coalition, an unprecedented partnership of leading environmental groups and major businesses, issued a call for strong federal legislation to stop, slow and reverse global warming. This document lists the founding members of the coalition and...

Eleven Organizations Oppose Nomination of Bridenstine for NASA Administrator - Letter (PDF)

November 7, 2017 Letters

In November 2017, NRDC joined several organizations to oppose President Trump’s nomination of Representative Jim Bridenstine (OK-01) to become the next NASA Administrator. Rep. Bridenstine lacks the historical qualifications to lead NASA, has spoken against some of its core activities...

An Action Plan to Reduce U.S. Global Warming Pollution (PDF)

October 6, 2006

A detailed plan to reduce U.S. carbon dioxide emissions by 60 percent in the next 50 years.

Rebalancing the Carbon Cycle - Testimony (PDF)

September 27, 2009 Testimony

Testimony submitted by Daniel A. Lashof, science director of NRDC's climate center, to the Subcommittee on Energy and Resources of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform, September 27, 2006

Testimony of David D. Doniger, NRDC Climate Center Policy Director, on the Asia Pacific Partnership (PDF)

September 20, 2006

Testimony before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, September 20, 2006.

A State Climate Plan for Florida: A Roadmap to Carbon Emissions Reductions (PDF)

September 5, 2006

Florida must take action now to both meet the energy needs of its growing population and to address global warming pollution.

Massachusetts v. EPA, Amicus Brief: Wildlife Conservation Interests (PDF)

August 31, 2006

Brief filed by NRDC and other petitioners on August 31, 2006 in the case Massachusetts v. EPA, to determine whether the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide from motor vehicles.

Massachusetts v. EPA, Amicus Brief: Ocean and Coastal Conservation Interests (PDF)

August 31, 2006

Brief filed by NRDC and other petitioners on August 31, 2006 in the case Massachusetts v. EPA, to determine whether the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide from motor vehicles.

Massachusetts v. EPA, Amicus Brief: North Coast Rivers Alliance, Desert Protection Society, Westside Association to Save Agriculture, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Save Medicine Lake Coalition, Klamath Forest Alliance, et al. (PDF)

August 31, 2006

Brief filed by NRDC and other petitioners on August 31, 2006 in the case Massachusetts v. EPA, to determine whether the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide from motor vehicles.

Massachusetts v. EPA, Amicus Brief: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., Church World Service and National Catholic Rural Life Conference (PDF)

August 31, 2006

Brief filed by NRDC and other petitioners on August 31, 2006 in the case Massachusetts v. EPA, to determine whether the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide from motor vehicles.

Letter from NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli to First Quantum Minerals (PDF)

February 6, 2018 Letters

Letter regarding Pebble Mine from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (on behalf of New York State pension funds) to First Quantum Minerals, which is considering partnership in the proposed Pebble Mine. New York State is a substantial investor in...

Complaint Against Illegal Delay of Clean Water Rule Implementation, Case No. 18-cv-1048 (PDF)

February 6, 2018 Legal filings

Natural Resources Defense Council and National Wildlife Federation today filed a lawsuit to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers from illegally delaying implementation of the Clean Water Rule. The complaint, filed in federal court in...

Michigan Mayors Call for Clean Energy (PDF)

January 31, 2018 Letters

Michigan mayors are coming together to voice their concerns over DTE’s proposal to build a new billion-dollar gas plant. Rather than saddle customers with the costs of the plant, mayors are calling for scaled up cleaner and cheaper solutions like...

Written Testimony of Jennifer Sass (PDF)

February 6, 2018 Testimony

Dr. Jennifer Sass, senior scientist at NRDC, testifying before the House Science Committee on February 6, 2018 regarding the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). IARC is under attack because of its 2015 finding that the weed-killer glyphosate, the...

How Green Banks Assess and Report Impacts - Issue Brief (PDF)

February 13, 2018 Issue Brief

Green banks accelerate private investment in low carbon, climate-resilient (LCR) infrastructure, particularly clean-energy projects. Formed in December 2015, the Green Bank Network (GBN) fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among green banks, which enables them to share best practices and lessons...

Energy Efficiency Appropriations Caps and Impoundment Letter (PDF)

February 2, 2018 Letters

NRDC joined a coalition of 19 energy efficiency and clean energy organizations, states, businesses, trade associations and others, in sending a letter to House & Senate Appropriations Committee leadership, urging appropriators to increase Fiscal Year (FY18) budget cap allocations for...

Stipulation of Dismissal of Challenge to EPA Landfills Stay (PDF)

January 31, 2018 Legal filings

NRDC and partners joint stipulation with EPA, filed January 31, 2018 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, agreeing to voluntarily dismiss our challenge to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s 90-day administrative stay of standards of performance and...

Oral Testimony of Scott Slesinger (PDF)

January 30, 2018 Testimony

Testimony of Scott Slesinger of NRDC Before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, regarding Infrastructure Plans and Environmental Law Protections.

Petition for SRKW Emergency Order (PDF)

January 30, 2018

Petition by NRDC and Canadian Partners to the Trudeau government for emergency action in the case of southern resident killer whales.

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Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

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

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

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