Expert Blogs

The law standardizes food date labeling and helps prevent food waste across the state.

The data center pressures seen in the United States and Europe are likely to spread as digital infrastructure expands worldwide. Countries need guardrails to avoid fossil lock-in, protect communities, and keep costs from rising.

AB 2447, the Nitrogen Pollution Reduction Act, would require the state to protect clean water for people and ecosystems by reducing excess nitrogen from irrigated agriculture.

Getting all the lead service lines out is complicated, but it is worth it and necessary for the viability of its future.

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

State leaders can address major water affordability challenges by protecting financially vulnerable customers, ensuring transparency, and providing dedicated state funding for water infrastructure. 

There is a very clear need to invest in lead pipe replacement in the state, and the budget should do just that.  

Food waste programs and systems made significant advances around the country—and even the world. It's important to keep up the momentum in 2026.

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.

Food waste diversion policies are a win-win for states.  

Eliminating unnecessary uses of toxic insecticides is the next step.

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

Organic waste bans are some of the most impactful state policies we can pass to limit the amount of food going to landfills and incinerators—that's why they are the pinnacle of NRDC’s food waste reduction strategy. 

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.

Collaboration among community advocates, water utilities, and environmental groups is key to progress on landmark legislation, creating a model for other states.

This year marks a turning point in the fight to protect communities from climate and health harms.

The legislature has a crucial opportunity to pass bills to protect people and pollinators from needless pesticide use.