News & Commentary

After the hottest year on record, curbing power plant carbon pollution is more urgent than ever. Fortunately, we can get there from here.

This past year saw continued climate action, with important policies that will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution while improving quality of life.

Recently introduced Democrat and Republican bills propose tariffs at the border for widely traded products with high greenhouse gas emissions intensity.

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.

Brakes and tires are now a major source of particulate matter pollution from cars and trucks.

Widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Illinois will benefit all utility customers as we transition towards a cleaner transportation system.

U.S. DOT’s new rule will require states to set declining emissions targets for the transportation sector.

Automakers can invest in their workers and the electric vehicles needed to cut emissions at the same time.

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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