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The Cost of the United States’ Dependence on Oil

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesAlexandra Adams
The country's entire economy is more vulnerable to oil price and supply shocks. In a global market, that means there’s one solution: Reduce dependence on oil.

Trump Administration Repeals Landmark Public Lands Rule

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
The Department of the Interior repealed the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, eliminating the regulatory requirement that conservation be weighed alongside mining, drilling, timber, and grazing across 245 million acres of public lands.

Trump Advisors Recommend FEMA Cuts in New Report

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
A report from the group created to advise President Trump on the future of the federal disaster response endorsed slashing the FEMA budget and foisting costs and responsibility on states.

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House Farm Bill Fails Farmers and Rural Communities

ReactionWashington, D.C.
The House approved its version of the 2026 Farm Bill today that would roll back environmental safeguards and programs that help farmers lower their energy bills and invest in affordable, reliable clean energy.

NRDC Remembers Environmental Policy Pioneer Richard Ottinger

ReactionNew York City
The environmental movement lost one of its earliest and most active champions with the passing of Richard Ottinger this week. The former Congressman from New York championed a healthy Hudson River, helped usher some of the foundational environmental laws through…

Trump's Coal Bailout Fails Bigly

ReactionMontana, Wyoming, Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Department of the Interior cancels Wyoming coal lease sale after embarrassing Montana auction.

Chairwoman Stabenow Introduces Senate Farm Bill

ReactionUnited States
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow introduced the Senate Farm Bill, which includes critical investments to support farmers, strengthen rural communities, and address the climate crisis.