News & Commentary

Green Climate Fund Pledge Tracker

September 20, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalJoe Thwaites

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is undergoing its second replenishment round in 2023. Keep track of all the pledges here.

How Missing Water System Boundaries Affect Our Communities

September 15, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaSusan Lee

The lack of public water system boundary information in the United States puts public health at risk.

Strategies for Equitable Implementation of EPA's GGRF

August 31, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent

NRDC and University of New Hampshire's Center for Impact Finance release a series of sector-specific strategy guides and webinars exploring how EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) can deliver a more equitable clean energy transition.

The Environmental Justice Movement

August 22, 2023 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalRenee Skelton, Vernice Miller, Courtney Lindwall

Environmental justice is an important part of the struggle to improve and maintain a clean and healthful environment, especially for communities of color who have been forced to live, work, and play closest to sources of pollution.

Uranium Mining Protections Needed Across the West

August 22, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesGeoffrey H. Fettus

The Biden administration needs to protect communities and water supplies across the West from the dangers of uranium mining.

IRA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: A Game-Changing Finance Program

August 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent, Jessica Russo

EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is set to catalyze billions in clean energy projects across the US, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities

General Iron Looms Over the Return to School

August 11, 2023 Expert BlogChicagoGina Ramirez

As we gear up for another school year, there's a constant worry hanging over us: the possibility of the General Iron facility starting up just across the street from George Washington High School. 

California Walks Away from Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for Safe Drinking Water

July 28, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaCorinne Bell

The federal government has dedicated $15 billion to removing lead from our drinking water systems, but California is leaving funds on the table.

New York City: Replace Lead Drinking Water Pipes

July 18, 2023 Expert BlogNew York City, United StatesJoan Leary Matthews

One in five New Yorkers may be drinking lead-contaminated water. The New York City Council needs to replace all lead pipes within 10 years, at no cost to residents.

Biden Administration Set to Invest $20 Billion in Clean Energy Finance

July 14, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent, Douglass Sims, Sarah Dougherty

EPA invites applications through October under two of three Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) investments

The Disinvestment in Centreville Continues

July 7, 2023 Expert BlogIllinoisNatalia Ospina, Ihab Mikati

Despite years of community-led advocacy, a thorough and equitable plan to solve the flooding and sewage problems in Centreville has not yet been developed, which has led to a piecemeal approach and continued disinvestment.

EPA Announces the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Program

June 30, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent, Isabelle Elizondo

$7 billion for solar to deliver meaningful benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities across the country

Equitable Implementation of EPA's GGRF

June 29, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent

To facilitate equitable implementation of EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, NRDC is co-producing a series of sector-specific strategy guides and webinars

Credit Unions Need to Manage Climate Risks

June 21, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlfonso Pating

And seize business opportunities to protect their financial stability and the communities they serve.

A New Tool for Water Utilities: The Business Case for Affordability

June 20, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

Downloadable Tool Available to Support Development of Low-Income Discount Programs

US Needs to Reform International Finance System for Climate Action

June 15, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt, Joe Thwaites

Nearly two dozen groups are urging the Biden-Harris Administration to help revamp the international financial institutions for strengthened climate action.

Nevada Bill to Protect Bees Passes with Broad Bipartisan Support

June 6, 2023 Expert BlogNevadaLucas Rhoads

With broad bi-partisan support, Nevada enacted legislation to make it the third state to ban outdoor, non-agricultural uses of neurotoxic neonic pesticides.

Making Our Water Safe AND Affordable

May 30, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

Senate Hearing on May 31 Will Spotlight Water Affordability Challenges and Solutions

EPA Announces Detailed Framework for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

May 19, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent, Douglass Sims

NRDC's take on the latest from EPA's $27 Billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)

World Bank’s Sector Notes Lack Sufficient Detail to Ensure Full Paris Agreement Alignment

May 10, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt

The World Bank Group "Paris Alignment" methodology is a mixed picture that encourages the consideration of the needed sectoral transitions but will require more details to fully align with the Paris Agreement.