News & Commentary

BOEM's offshore oil and gas lease sale offered nearly 73 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico to the fossil fuel industry.

2023 had the potential to be a banner year for gas and LNG reform. Sadly, U.S. regulators failed to meet the moment.

With climate leaders now back in control of the statehouse, here's what they'll deliver in the next 2 years to keep Virginia's national leadership on track

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.

Southeastern States Have Great Clean Transportation Opportunities to Fight the Climate Crisis

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.

It’s time for Youngkin to stand in court and explain himself for attacking state climate law. It won’t be easy for him to evade his constitutional responsibility.

The region's communities and marine life will continue to be exposed to the catastrophic risk and ongoing damage of these inherently hazardous industrial operations at sea.

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.

Increased and better-targeted USDA funding could help rural communities address sanitation challenges that threaten public health.

A new report finds that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative delivers on jobs, emissions reduction, and economic benefits—and provides a framework to address equity in the future.

New state laws in MD and VA will lower spiking electric bills for those least able to afford them, through better-designed home energy efficiency improvements.

Idaho advances sweeping wolf reduction plan that is out of synch with modern science, the views of the public, and the complex reality of the environment.

Industry has neglected thousands of unused oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico. They will cost an estimated $30 billion to plug and decommission.

Virginia legislature reflects will of the vast majority of Virginians and blocks Youngkin's anti-climate assaults at every turn.