Expert Blogs

The EPA’s proposed Risk Management Program revisions roll back crucial safeguards against chemical disasters for people living near and working in industrial facilities. 

States must once again lead on climate solutions in the face of a challenging federal landscape.

New commentary highlights the need to stop ignoring the potential for PFAS to disrupt breastfeeding.

Deregulating pyrolysis incinerators would only result in more toxic facilities and hazardous air emissions—all in the name of false solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.

The state legislature leads the way with new health and environmental bills.

The hundreds of millions of dollars that gas utilities plan to spend to replace gas pipelines could instead go toward helping customers transition to clean energy—all while cutting bills.

Analyses found that most LCAs ignore human health, hazardous waste, and critical steps in the life cycle.

Residents of the communities surrounding warehouses that use dangerous chemicals to kill pests are standing up to demand transparency and protection from the toxic fumes.

SB26-065, the SEED Act, would reduce the number one source of neonic pesticide pollution in the state by eliminating unnecessary seed coatings.

Companies and trade associations are telling the EPA that it’s going too far.

Up to $13.6 billion is available from settlements, but key actions to claim funds must be taken by January 1, June 30, and July 30 in 2026.

A new report shows that the true costs of plastic are far more than what you see on the price tag.

The California legislature passed a package of climate action bills as the Trump administration backslides on federal commitments.

Eliminating unnecessary uses of toxic insecticides is the next step.

The harm from using PFAS in these products is completely unjustified when safer alternatives are available.

NRDC and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy are suing the state to stop harmful, unnecessary pesticide pollution.

The House Energy and Water Development bill will cut what works.

The hard-won victory to secure clean water is a reminder of why preserving American democracy is so essential—and what’s possible when we stand up to powerful forces.

Manufactured homes provide affordable housing for more than one million Californians, yet they disproportionately rely on fossil fuel heating. Expanding access to electrification is a matter of climate action, public health, and housing justice.