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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.

Clean Trucks Yield $35 Billion in Benefits for Pennsylvanians

October 23, 2023 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaMuhammed Patel, Robert Routh

A new study shows that the Advanced Clean Trucks Program can bring $35 billion in benefits to Pennsylvania.

Colorado Adopts Clean Cars Standards, But Leaves Benefits on the Table

October 20, 2023 Expert BlogColorado, United StatesKathy Harris, Alana Miller

In a win for the climate, public health, and Coloradan’s pocketbooks, Colorado officials have adopted a new Clean Cars policy, ensuring that residents will have access to more electric and hybrid vehicles. As adopted, the new policy requires increasing numbers…

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.

Hubs Rollout Underscores Need for Climate-aligned Policies

October 17, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesPete Budden, Rachel Fakhry

For the sake of the climate and communities, DOE and the selected hubs must redouble their focus on truly clean production and high value end-uses.

Clean Cars Yield $178 Billion in Benefits for Illinois

October 16, 2023 Expert BlogIllinoisMuhammed Patel

A new study shows that the Advanced Clean Cars II Program can bring $178 billion in benefits to Illinois.

Powering Up Californians Act Is Signed into Law

October 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaMax Baumhefner, Merrian Borgeson

Governor Newsom approves new law that will prepare the electrical grid and reduce the time needed to energize EV charging stations and electrify buildings.

$4.3 Billion on the Table: Huge Benefits to Public Health and Wealth Lie Within Reach

October 4, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesIrene Nielson

EPA’s recent announcement of $4.3 billion in competitive funding for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in our homes and buildings, to win big on public health and reduce both housing energy costs and climate…

California Is Short-Changing Climate-Friendly Mobility

October 4, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaCarter Rubin

A new NRDC report finds that California only allocates 18.6% of transportation funds to low-carbon mobility choices. Read the full report here.

Looming Government Shutdown Puts Public Safety and Health at Risk

September 29, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesManish Bapna

The House majority must do their job before people are forced to pay the price.

Green Procurement Programs for Steel Cannot Merely Lock in the Status Quo

September 29, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesIan Wells

Low-carbon procurement programs must encourage decarbonization across the steel industry.

The Need for Stronger Fuel Economy Standards

September 28, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesKathy Harris

More efficient vehicles on our roads not only help to save consumers money at the pump but importantly help to cut our reliance on oil.

Pollution to Prosperity: Chicago's Path to a Healthy Future

September 27, 2023 Expert BlogChicagoGina Ramirez

We are fighting to move from pollution to progress in Chicago with a series of important ordinances that address cumulative impacts, clean buildings, and clean drinking water. 

What Is the Air Quality Index?

September 27, 2023 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

The national index reports real-time air quality issues across the country.

New Transit Service Funding in California—and How States Can Find More

September 27, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaZak Accuardi

Advocates fought for funding to preserve transit service in California, winning a partial victory—and secured new guidance that could unlock billions more