News & Commentary

South Fork Wind Is Also a Victory for Whales

December 7, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, New YorkDr. Francine Kershaw

The first U.S. utility-scale offshore wind project turns on the lights—and was built with strong protections in place for endangered whales.

NRDC Analysis: Clean Energy Trumps Liquefied Natural Gas

December 4, 2023 Expert BlogInternational, United StatesAde Samuel, Shruti Shukla

Clean alternatives to LNG-fired power are competitive today and must be front and center in energy transition discussions at COP28 and beyond.

Taking Climate Action Forward: India Key to Dubai Climate Talks

December 1, 2023 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra, Dr. Vyoma Jha, Charlotte Steiner

Highlights of India’s actions on climate change since the 2015 Paris Agreement and what to expect at COP28 in Dubai

NRDC at COP28: Taking Stock of Global Progress

November 29, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalAmanda Maxwell

The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), held in Dubai from November 30 through December 12, is a critical moment for global action to fight climate change.

Delivering Ambition, Action, and Equity at COP28: What Needs to Be Delivered

November 28, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy, Joe Thwaites, Shruti Shukla, Jennifer Skene, Prima Madan, Pete Budden

As decision-makers gather in Dubai for COP28, they need to take urgent action to hold global warming to 1.5°C and help the most vulnerable cope with the climate crisis.

At Global Climate Talks, Stakes Are High but So Is Opportunity

November 27, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalManish Bapna

COP28, the United Nations climate talks in Dubai, must be centered on raising ambition, strengthening accountability, and advancing equity.

Creating Win/Win Wind Outcomes with Technology

November 21, 2023 Expert BlogEastAlison Chase

An expert process will develop technology review criteria to help build offshore wind faster while protecting ocean life.

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.

Problem Plastics Are Poisoning People and Polluting the Planet

November 9, 2023 Expert BlogInternational, United StatesDr. Veena Singla, Darby Hoover, Avinash Kar

Plastic polymers, chemical additives, and plastic products that pose the greatest hazards and/ or are unnecessary should be phased out.

Countries Agree on a Nearly Billion-Dollar HFC Phasedown Fund

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalPrima Madan, Richie Kaur

Countries commit to nearly 1 billion dollars under the Montreal Protocol for programs to cut ozone-depleting and climate-warming substances in developing countries.

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.

Biggest Grid Operator Can Curb Carbon and Keep Lights On

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Amanda Levin

A new analysis finds that the nation’s largest grid operator, PJM, can keep our air conditioner and heaters running while meeting EPA’s power plant carbon pollution standards – even during the hottest and coldest weeks. What’s more, they can do…

Equitable Rate Reform is Required to Meet Our Climate Goals

November 7, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaMerrian Borgeson

California is facing an electric rate crisis. A more progressive rate structure will help fairly pay for system costs while also enabling electrification.

Batteries Can Be a Game Changer for the Power Grid If We Let Them

November 6, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesNatalie McIntire, Annie Minondo

What is the value of battery storage, and what do we need to get more of it on the grid soon?

Overseas LNG Investment Undercuts U.S. Climate Credibility

November 6, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalAde Samuel, Jake Schmidt

A recent flurry of U.S. overseas LNG investments puts the Biden administration’s financing policies starkly at odds with the Paris Agreement’s warming goal.

PJM’S Capacity Market Reforms: Almost, But Not Quite

October 31, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesTom Rutigliano

PJM offers major steps forward—but takes some steps backward. The flaws are too significant for FERC to approve the filing.

A New Interconnection Queue Backlog Solution Gets Major DOE Backing

October 24, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesNatalie McIntire

MISO and SPP’s unique interregional interconnection solution, JTIQ, needs to get across the finish line.

Solar Gets Backing Before the Ohio Supreme Court

October 24, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, OhioDaniel Sawmiller

The Ohio Supreme Court has received written arguments in a case that could decide the future of large-scale solar projects in Ohio.

Success of Hydrogen Hubs Requires a Step Increase in Transparency

October 19, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik Kamrath, Pete Budden

The Department of Energy should foster trust by sharing more information about the planned hubs and their impacts on the climate and local communities.

The World Is Mobilizing Against Big Biomass

October 18, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Courtenay Lewis, Elly Pepper, Rita Frost

This week, communities around the world will highlight that the production and export of forest-based biomass threatens communities and the climate.