News & Commentary

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.

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.

Holding BOEM Accountable for Offshore Leasing Reform

November 3, 2023 Expert BlogTexas, Louisiana, Mississippi, AlabamaRebecca Loomis

New offshore leasing proposed by BOEM would cause unacceptable harm to our climate, ocean, and Gulf communities. But agency reforms can help lessen the impacts.

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.

The Biden Administration’s Risky Offshore Leasing Plan

October 25, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesIrene Gutierrez

The Biden administration's offshore oil and gas leasing plan places communities and environments at risk.

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.

This National Seafood Month, Support Fair Seafood

October 23, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMolly Masterton

This National Seafood Month, much work remains to tackle illegal fishing and labor abuses that pervade the global seafood industry.

Extinction Findings Underscore Need for Strong ESA

October 23, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Lucas Rhoads, Katie Hobbs

Twenty-one long-missing endangered species have been declared extinct. Far from a failure of the ESA, the announcement shows the need for prompt ESA protections. 

New Law Marks Climate Transition for California Landscapes

October 23, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaEd Osann, Linda Escalante

Irrigating ornamental turf grass at non-residential locations will be phased out, beginning in 2027.

Building Resilience, BRIC by BRIC: BRIC’s Fourth Year

October 18, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber

FEMA has released the fourth Notice of Funding Opportunity for BRIC. Let's take a look at what's new for this grant cycle.

President Biden Charts New Course Toward Climate Resilience

October 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesShelley Poticha

The Biden administration’s new National Climate Resilience Framework will help the federal government align decision-making and investments with the need to adapt to climate change.

Energy Efficiency and Electrification Take Center Stage in New Jersey

October 4, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, New JerseyJoe O'Brien-Applegate, Eric Miller

With historic commitments from Governor Phil Murphy, backed by robust programs, New Jersey is becoming a leader in clean, efficient 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…

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.

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.

Taxpayers Still on Hook for Oil and Gas Clean-up, Despite New Rule

September 25, 2023 Expert BlogTexas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, AlaskaRebecca Ramirez

BOEM's proposed rule falls short in requiring oil and gas companies to demonstrate they are financially able to fully remove and clean up platforms & pipelines.

Where Does Your Member of Congress Stand on Offshore Drilling?

September 21, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland

The decision about the future of offshore leasing has major climate, community, and wildlife implications. NRDC has updated our digital tool to track where members of Congress stand on offshore oil and gas drilling.

California Becomes 10th State to Limit Lawn and Garden Neonic Uses

September 19, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaLucas Rhoads

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an NRDC-sponsored bill to limit certain non-agricultural neonic uses while paving the way for additional restrictions. 

Time for U.S. to Kick the Habit of Offshore Drilling

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland

The Biden administration prepares a new five-year plan to lease ocean areas to fossil fuel companies for profit, and business as usual is not an option. Let's look at how we got here.