News & Commentary

A bill to protect Illinois’ remaining wetlands is moving forward in the state legislature, seeking to close a regulatory gap created by the Supreme Court.

People imprisoned in Pontiac report using makeshift filters to protect themselves from water that is often described as oily, swampy, and brown or black.

As the electricity system becomes cleaner, it is critical that ISO New England properly values the reliability of offshore wind.

New publications on the impact of industrial logging in Canada reveal pervasive forest degradation and significant climate consequences,

ICC initiates a forward-thinking "Future of Gas" proceeding and a robust low-income discount rate.

Chicago's lead pipes could be replaced by 2067 or later based on the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements proposal.

Widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Illinois will benefit all utility customers as we transition towards a cleaner transportation system.

Cheers! NRDC and our partners toasted a good cause on Capitol Hill: growing organic!

A new scorecard from NRDC shows that Illinois is trailing behind its neighbors in building a clean and equitable transportation system.

True activism begins with the people—and that’s where you’ll find policy advocate Chakena D. Perry.

In Chicago, an environmental justice advocate recounts what it took to get the lead pipes dug up in her childhood home.

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

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. 

Stronger protection of national marine sanctuaries will help thousands of species better adapt to what the future has in store. The agency is obligated to act.

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.