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New Mexico Adopts Crucial Package to Clean up Cars and Trucks

November 16, 2023 Expert BlogNew MexicoAlexis Mena, Kathy Harris, Guillermo A. Ortiz

Adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Low NOx standards will provide significant benefits to New Mexico

Congress: Protect the Clean Air Act from Plastic Polluters

November 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalDaniel Rosenberg, Katie Hobbs

Congress’ critical role in addressing the plastic crisis: Don't support plastic polluters' plans to remove Clean Air Act restrictions on incinerating plastic.

Groundbreaking California Law Will Create Innovative Pathways for Social Housing

November 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaEsther Portillo

The visionary social housing study bill that identifies pathways to 1.4 million stable, affordable homes for California’s most vulnerable residents just became law.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at Two: Promise and Predicament

November 15, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesShruti Vaidyanathan

An unprecedented amount of funding is available for clean and equitable transportation. But are states using this money to move the needle on emissions reduction?

What to Look for in a New Lead and Copper Rule

November 15, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

What's needed to fix the EPA's broken rule for lead in drinking water? Some answers here.

The Belvidere Plant's Transition to an EV Plant Has a Bright Future

November 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, IllinoisGina Ramirez

The United Auto Workers’ historic strike results in important benefits, including a path for reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois.

Social Housing: Los Angeles’s Chance to Fight the Housing Crisis

November 13, 2023 Expert BlogLos AngelesSarah Elkotbeid

The climate crisis exacerbates an already worsening housing crunch.

Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG)

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMende Yangden

A funding pathway for equitable and sustainable transportation projects

Georgia is Number 1 for Business and Number 35 for Transportation

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogGeorgiaPatrick King

NRDC's recently published scorecard shows some of the progress being made in the state, but also highlights the significant work that remains to be done.

240 NGOs to President Biden: Save People from Toxic Plastic

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalDaniel Rosenberg

These organizations are urging President Biden to take strong and immediate action, globally and domestically, to address the plastic crisis.

National Scorecard Says Illinois Can Do Better on Transportation

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogIllinoisMuhammed Patel, Samantha Henningson

A new scorecard from NRDC shows that Illinois is trailing behind its neighbors in building a clean and equitable transportation system.

Now Is the Time to Get Transportation Right

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesJohn Bailey

With record amounts of federal funding for transportation projects underway, a new NRDC scorecard ranks the states on their transportation priorities.

California Leads on Transportation Policy, Lags on Implementation

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogCalifornia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, San DiegoZak Accuardi

California’s has led in aligning transportation policy with climate goals but key implementation gaps remain.

Colorado: A National Leader in Transportation and Climate

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogColorado, DenverZak Accuardi

New analysis shows Colorado’s remarkable clean transportation progress—and a need for greater transit investment.

North Carolina Needs to Live Up to its Transportation Commitments

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogNorth CarolinaPatrick King

NRDC's recently published scorecard shows some of the progress being made in the state, but also highlights the significant work that remains to be done.

Driving to the Future in the South

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogGeorgia, North Carolina, VirginiaPatrick King

Southeastern States Have Great Clean Transportation Opportunities to Fight the Climate Crisis

Clean Cars Yield $157 Billion in Benefits for Pennsylvanians

November 6, 2023 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaMuhammed Patel, Robert Routh

A new study shows that the Advanced Clean Cars II Program can bring $157 billion in benefits to Pennsylvania.  

Electrifying Trucks: Tackling Inflation and Saving Americans Money

November 1, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesGuillermo A. Ortiz

In 2023, trucking is poised to carry nearly $15 trillion in goods. Electrifying this sector is vital for combating inflation and bolstering economic resilience.

People-Centric Approaches to Climate Solutions

October 31, 2023 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

Local climate action and people-centric approaches are critical to building on the ground capacities of communities vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

When You Poison Our Lands, You Poison Us

October 25, 2023 PerspectivesArizona, South DakotaHannah Throssell

The granddaughter of a Navajo uranium miner stands with the Standing Rock Sioux against DAPL.