News & Commentary

Honoring Rosa Parks by Demanding Transit Equity

February 4, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas

Rosa Parks took a historic stand for justice by refusing to give up her seat on a bus. Her inspiring vision was a lifelong commitment to the hard work of activism.

The Promise and Pitfalls of Net-Zero Pledges

February 3, 2022 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

The ubiquitous climate target comes with big loopholes, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t hit it.

Crypto Has a Climate Problem

February 3, 2022 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Digital currencies are booming. So are their emissions.

MI’s Climate Plan Must Deliver Affordable, Efficient Homes

February 3, 2022 Expert BlogMichiganValeria Rincon, Sam Whillans, Laura Goldberg

The Michigan Healthy Climate Plan includes notable recommendations to reduce emissions but it simply does not go far enough in focus and ambition.

Indian Budget 2022: EVs and Charging Infrastructure

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal

NRDC and our partners hosted a webinar on effective charging infrastructure in India and released two new EV resource documents.

Stopping Pebble Mine: A Test of Our Democracy

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogAlaska, United States, CanadaJoel Reynolds

Isolation grows for Canadian owner of widely condemned Bristol Bay mine, faced with broad-based opposition at all levels and intensifying calls for permanent protection of the region.

Infrastructure Law Is a Chance to Build with Clean Materials

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas, Sasha Stashwick

Secretary Buttigieg must not overlook the opportunity to pair billions in infrastructure investments with programs to purchase low carbon construction materials—building railways, roads, and bridges with cleaner concrete, cement, and steel.

Biden Administration Launches Cleanup of Oil’s Messy Legacy

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJosh Axelrod

The Interior Department is giving $1.15 billion to states in its first round of funding to clean up old, oil and gas wells. The investment helps create thousands of good-paying jobs and address an intractable environmental issue.

Climate Change Disclosures: Is 2022 the Year?

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesTom Zimpleman

The SEC says it is considering requiring climate change disclosures from companies. Here is what those disclosures might look like, and what we should expect them to accomplish.

Oregon Looks to “Reach” Code for Energy, Carbon Savings

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh

Senate Bill 1518, to be considered during Oregon’s “short” February 2022 legislative session, is a critical pushback against the embedded lowest common denominator aspect of building codes when it comes to energy and climate.

A Turning Point in the Fight to Protect New Mexico’s Greater Chaco Region

February 1, 2022 DispatchNew MexicoKeith Mulvihill

The Biden administration’s proposal to prohibit new oil and gas leasing and drilling in the area comes after years of exploitation that’s had devastating health and cultural impacts on Indigenous communities.

NYC Must Enact a Universal Food Waste Composting Law

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogEric A. Goldstein

One of the top environmental challenges for Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council is to establish a sensible program for collecting and sustainably disposing of household organics—food scraps, yard waste, and food soiled paper.

Major Fashion Brands Phasing Out of Toxic Forever Chemicals

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalYiliqi , Sujatha Bergen

February kicked off with a series of major announcements to eliminate the toxic “forever chemical” from iconic brands.

Anniversary Highlights Threat to Everglades Restoration

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogFloridaAlison Kelly

The federal government should protect its interests in Big Cypress at all cost.

Man-Bites-Dog Story: Power Companies Support EPA Regulation

January 31, 2022 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

Odd as it may seem, in the Supreme Court's latest climate case, the power industry is overwhelming on EPA’s side.