Expert Blogs

On the 10th anniversary of the Kigali Amendment, here is a reminder of why the service workforce matters more than ever.

Leading South Asian organizations are joining forces to address the mounting health toll of extreme heat. 

This new study assesses how India’s workforce is powering its renewable energy ambitions.

Global conflicts are forcing economies that are dependent on fossil fuel imports like India to trade climate progress for energy survival. 

NRDC’s second-annual Global Heat & Cooling Forum (GHCF), held in New Delhi on April 20–21, 2026, convened global experts to shape an agenda for keeping people cooler as global temperatures rise.

A new study by NRDC provides a template for improved action and healthier communities when it comes to adapting to and mitigating extreme heat.

Communities are rallying during this week’s Make Polluters Pay Week of Action.

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

California’s state legislature, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, and New York City Council pass lifesaving cooling bills.

The initiative could help boost circularity, reduce import dependence, and ensure long-term resource security and resilience of batteries.

With heat waves on the rise, more cities are taking urgent action to safeguard vulnerable communities and save lives.

Tribal Nations protect and manage millions of acres of wetlands, which help improve water quality, curb the risk of floods, recharge groundwater, and store large amounts of carbon.

The New York Healthy Homes Right to Know Act would require signage and labels that detail the health risks of using a gas stove.

This bill will create a rebate program for residents and companies changing from gasoline-driven mowers and leaf blowers to electric-battery driven ones.

New utility programs are proving that smart planning can reduce new gas lines, lower costs, create jobs, and cut emissions.

Experts highlight that an integrated approach can streamline action for impact at scale for building resilience to extreme heat and providing access to sustainable cooling.

Moving ahead with contracts and ports is good for the state's economy and reliability. 

Climate-smart development in rural India can deliver cleaner air, relief from extreme heat, and improved health.

New York’s congestion pricing infrastructure is ready for its January 5 start—to the benefit of mobility, public health, and the economy throughout the city and beyond.