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A Snorkeler’s-Eye View of the Gulf of California

June 1, 2026 NRDC in ActionMexicoJoel Reynolds

These photos that NRDC captured—of whales, porpoises, rays, and a dazzling array of reef fish—underscore what’s at stake as we resist the latest attempts to industrialize the “Aquarium of the World.”

Brad Smith, president of Microsoft Corporation, speaks during a climate initiative event at the Microsoft Corp. campus in Redmond, Washington, on January 16, 2020.

Microsoft unveiled plans to invest $1 billion to back companies and organizations working on technologies to remove or reduce carbon from the earth's atmosphere, saying efforts to merely emit less carbon aren't enough to prevent catastrophic climate change.

The Carbon Removal Market Can Work—If We Build It Right

May 28, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesSam F. Savitz, Dr. Jennifer DiStefano

The CDR industry’s reliance on Microsoft shows the limits of voluntary climate action—and the need for government to do its part. It’s time to take the trash out of our atmosphere.

A blue whale swimming through the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.

Blue Whales Ply the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts; Industry Could Soon Too

May 8, 2026 DispatchUnited States, EastJason Bittel

The first-ever sightings of the earth’s largest animals in these waters come as the Trump administration opens the marine national monument to destructive commercial fishing.

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Trump’s EPA Declares It’s “Futile” to Fight Climate Change

May 27, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Doniger

Cynical “futility argument” is an overlooked part of the agency’s backtracking on the climate crisis.

The Global AI Buildout Needs Energy Transition Guardrails

May 26, 2026 Expert BlogInternational, United StatesShruti Shukla

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.

When Energy Security Is a Casualty of War

April 28, 2026 ExplainerInternationalJeffrey Michaels

The U.S. war with Iran makes one thing perfectly clear: Depending on fossil fuels is neither safe nor smart.

Experts Predict EV Sales Will Keep Rising Despite Setbacks

April 27, 2026 Latest NewsUnited StatesSusan Cosier

At a time of skyrocketing gas prices, more affordable EV models (both new and used) and sustained customer satisfaction continue to appeal to drivers looking to go electric.

The Next Transportation Bill Must Continue Progress on Affordable Transportation Choices for All

April 20, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesShruti Vaidyanathan

Congress must invest in alternatives to gas-powered cars—including electric vehicle infrastructure, transit, biking, and walking—and avoid excessive spending on new roads and highway lanes.

Getting Off the Gas Price Rollercoaster

April 15, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesKathy Harris

When gas prices spike, families pay. Electric vehicles offer a cheaper alternative.

Cut the Wait, Cut the Cost: Faster Grid Connections for EV Charging

March 20, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesBeth Hammon, John Bailey, Jordan Brinn

New analysis shows mitigating delays in EV charging projects could save nearly $90 billion.

NRDC to EPA: Get the Rocket Fuel Out of Our Water Already!

March 13, 2026 NRDC in ActionUnited StatesShelia Hu

With endurance, grit, and a couple lawsuits, we’ve spent decades pushing for meaningful perchlorate protections—but will the government finally set one?

The Federal Clock Is Ticking: Actions Chicago Must Take to Get the Lead Out

March 6, 2026 Expert BlogChicagoChakena D. Sims

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

The EPA Uses Funny Math to Justify Its Repeal of Clean Car Standards

February 23, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesKathy Harris, Amanda Levin

In fact, the agency's own final regulatory analysis confirms that eliminating vehicle greenhouse gas standards would raise costs for drivers and households.

How EPA Rollbacks Will Cost Us—in Dollars and Lives

February 18, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Gutting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is just as damaging to our economy as it is to our climate and health.

Governors, Legislators, and Utility Affordability: Broadening the Frame to Water

January 28, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

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

A Glass Half Full? The State of New York’s Lead Pipes in the '27 Budget

January 27, 2026 Expert BlogNew YorkValerie Baron

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

Yes, Climate Wins Are Still Happening! Let’s Keep It Up in 2026.

December 22, 2025 NRDC in ActionUnited States, InternationalShelia Hu

Despite the science denialism of federal leaders, on the ground, we’ve continued to make strides for cleaner air, threatened wildlife and wildlands, and community resilience.

Demolition Derby Deregulation That’s Too Much, Even for Industry

December 12, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Doniger

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

Countries Announce Continued Action on 2035 Climate Plans

November 20, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt

Nations must build on their NDCs by setting sectoral policies and plans, as well as scaling up investments to realize rapid, deep, equitable, and sustained emissions cuts.