News & Commentary

Supercharge EmPOWER to Ensure No Marylander Gets Left Behind

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogMarylandDeron Lovaas, Sam Whillans

Creating a low-income energy savings target can ensure that Maryland’s energy efficiency program works toward equity—not against it.

North Carolina Advances Right to Know Flood Disclosure

February 15, 2023 Expert BlogNorth CarolinaJoel Scata

Smart action by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission will empower home buyers to make fully informed decisions about where to live and how to best protect their families.

Will New York Squander Its Opportunity for a Just Transition?

February 15, 2023 Expert BlogNew YorkChristopher Casey

New York’s clean energy transition is threatened by state laws that perpetuate, promote, and subsidize fossil gas use.

New Yorkers Highlight Opportunities to Grow SNAP Incentives

February 14, 2023 Expert BlogNew YorkSahana Rao, Margaret Brown, Sara Imperiale

SNAP incentives play an essential role in addressing challenges around fresh, healthy food affordability and access, provide much needed markets for local farmers, and drive local economic development.

New York Is Exposing the Fashion Industry for What It Is: a Climate Nightmare

February 13, 2023 DispatchNew York, New York City, InternationalNicole Greenfield

The state’s Fashion Act seeks to set a new trend of holding big brands accountable for their exploitation of workers and the environment.

New NRDC Analysis: PA Needs RGGI and a Stronger AEPS

February 13, 2023 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaJacqueline Ennis, Jackson Morris

PA should stay in RGGI and expand its AEPS to cut emissions and help its renewables industry thrive.

One Year Since Court Restored ESA Protections for Wolves

February 10, 2023 Expert BlogCalifornia, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, WisconsinDr. Jennifer Sherry

Without these protections, wolf recovery could be stopped dead in its tracks—or even reversed—as we have seen happen when states with authority over wolf management work to cut populations down through aggressive measures.

Reharvest Memphis: How to Host a Low-Waste High-Impact Event

February 8, 2023 Expert BlogTennessee, MemphisDarby Hoover

Prioritizing grant applications from underserved communities is only one piece of the puzzle. What about the communities who are unable to apply at all?

US Faith Leader to Visit UK, Urging: Cut Carbon Not Forests

February 2, 2023 Expert BlogInternational, South CarolinaElly Pepper

"Instead of harming vulnerable communities of color in the U.S., the U.K. should be rapidly shifting to secure, cheap, clean renewable energy like wind and solar.”

2023 Environmental Opportunities for New York State

February 2, 2023 Expert BlogNew YorkIsabel Friedman, Rich Schrader

Following the environmental successes in 2022, we've outlined several legislative opportunities.

Advocates Swarm Against Neurotoxic Neonic Pesticides

February 1, 2023 Expert BlogNew York, AlbanyDaniel Raichel

With evidence of a steadily worsening neonic problem, New York must pass the Birds and Bees Protection Act.

New Jersey Adopts First-of-a-Kind Low Carbon Concrete Law

January 31, 2023 Expert BlogNew JerseySasha Stashwick

The passage of the law is the end result of an unwavering awareness-raising and advocacy campaign.

North Carolina’s First Carbon Plan is a Dud—What Now?

January 30, 2023 Expert BlogNorth CarolinaLuis Martinez

The North Carolina Utilities Commission tries to make a decision without making any decisions in its new North Carolina Carbon Plan.

The Scranton "Times-Tribune": Shapiro Should Commit to Gas Initiative

January 25, 2023 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaJackson Morris

The "Times-Tribune" in Scranton supports Pennsylvania's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. With support from Governor Josh Shapiro, RGGI will hold carbon polluters accountable.

Youngkin’s Attack on Virginia’s Cars Law Threatens Climate Progress

January 25, 2023 Expert BlogVirginiaWalton Shepherd

Governor Youngkin is willfully ignoring the reality of the global auto market, not to mention the massive economic and health improvements the Clean Cars law will deliver to Virginians.

New York Can Cut Emissions, Create Jobs with Industrial Decarbonization

January 24, 2023 Expert BlogNew YorkIan Wells

Policymakers now have the opportunity to capture billions in new federal incentives, grow the state’s clean industrial economy, and save and create good jobs through investing in industrial decarbonization.

Whale Strandings Emphasize a Need for Practical Solutions

January 23, 2023 Expert BlogNew Jersey, New YorkDr. Francine Kershaw, Alison Chase

Recent whale deaths highlight the need to limit vessel speeds, invest in ropeless fishing systems, and adopt responsible offshore wind.

Overview of New York's Environmental Victories of 2022

January 17, 2023 Expert BlogNew YorkRich Schrader, Isabel Friedman

New York had myriad legislative successes for the planet and our communities.

The Race to Organize Energy Markets in the Western U.S. Is On

January 13, 2023 Expert BlogArizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, WyomingKelsie Gomanie

A western regional transmission organization would spur the development of clean electricity sources and lower costs for consumers.

RGGI Is PA's Path Forward on Climate in 2023

January 10, 2023 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaMark Szybist, Jackson Morris

The task now is to defend the regulation in court and, critically, implement an equitable investment plan that fully realizes RGGI’s promises for Pennsylvania.