Speeding up the transition to clean, renewable energy is one of the best ways to curb the dangerous carbon pollution that causes climate change.
NRDC works to dramatically scale up renewable power around the world. We help states and nations pass clean energy standards and implement other policies that expand the market for wind and solar power, and we help utilities effectively bring renewable power onto the electric grid. To ensure that new renewable projects don’t harm sensitive ecosystems, we help energy companies and government agencies steer clear of important landscapes and wildlife. And we work to minimize the environmental harm and security risks that come with using nuclear energy to supply emissions-free power.
What We're Doing
Wind turbines and solar panels are cropping up in fields and atop buildings nationwide. But we're just getting started.
We ensure wind and solar projects won't harm ecosystems by identifying potential conflicts from the beginning.
We are pushing for smart policy changes so that we can create a cleaner, more efficient national electrical grid.
We work with Chilean partners and international experts to help promote clean energy development and energy-efficiency policies.
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What You Can Do
Demand Climate Action
Tell your governor to support the Clean Power Plan, the EPA's first-ever limits on dangerous carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants.
Stop Peabody Energy and other big polluters from dismantling America's groundbreaking plan to tackle climate change
