News & Commentary

1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

November 2, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen

Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.

The High Price of Diesel Pollution

October 1, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesSusan Cosier

As the Trump administration weakens tailpipe emissions standards and puts the brakes on electric trucks, Americans pay the price with their health and their wallets.

How EPA Rollbacks Will Cost Us—in Dollars and Lives

September 18, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Gutting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is just as damaging to our economy as it is to our climate and health.

How Hot Is Too Hot?

September 17, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMelissa Mahony

As extreme heat becomes more commonplace, so must climate adaptation measures. 

Toilet Paper Shouldn’t Come with Human Rights Abuses

September 15, 2026 DispatchCanadaJenny Shalant

The legacy of mercury poisoning in the Grassy Narrows community within the Canadian boreal is just one egregious example of the tissue industry harming Indigenous People.

Why Redistricting Could Lead to More Pollution, Sickness, and Death

July 9, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, TennesseeJeffrey Michaels

The new wave of racial gerrymandering ushered in by Louisiana v. Callais threatens the ongoing struggle for environmental justice.

What It’ll Take to Save Cities like New Orleans from Climate Disaster

July 1, 2026 ExplainerNew Orleans, United StatesMolly Bergen

These insights from around the globe hold lessons in planning a just relocation.

My Quest for Energy Affordability and Housing Justice Is Both Personal and Professional

May 4, 2026 PerspectivesCaliforniaJasmine  Valdovinos

Accessing basic energy needs and a comfortable home shouldn’t be a luxury. But for families like mine, the barriers are built in.

How the Trump Administration Bakes Climate Denial into U.S. Policy

February 13, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesMolly Bergen

Denying science no longer works, so the federal government is pretending the climate crisis doesn’t exist at all. 

Testimonies from a Warming World

February 13, 2026 PerspectivesUnited StatesJenny Shalant

Three climate activists state plainly what is at stake as the EPA tries to walk away from its responsibility to protect us from climate pollution.

To Speed Up Climate Progress, Support for Developing Countries Is Key

January 28, 2026 ExplainerInternationalCourtney Lindwall, Shelia Hu

Here’s why follow-through on a $100 billion–per–year climate finance promise, from collecting data to determining success, remains complex but critical.

Yes, Climate Wins Are Still Happening! Let’s Keep It Up in 2026.

December 22, 2025 NRDC in ActionUnited States, InternationalShelia Hu

Despite the science denialism of federal leaders, on the ground, we’ve continued to make strides for cleaner air, threatened wildlife and wildlands, and community resilience.

Climate Change Is Flooding Vermont—Who Should Pay for It?

December 2, 2025 DispatchVermontBill Donahue

In mountain valleys and riverside villages, residents bail out their homes and businesses—and hope that fossil fuel companies can help cover the costs.

The Fight to Protect New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon Continues

November 18, 2025 DispatchNew MexicoKeith Mulvihill, Jenny Shalant

The Trump administration’s proposal to allow new oil and gas leasing and drilling in the area comes after years of nearby exploitation that’s had devastating health and cultural impacts on Indigenous communities.

It’s Time to Fix Our Water-Logged National Flood Insurance Program

October 28, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesBrian Palmer, Jeff Turrentine

The NFIP has made strides in reducing risk and promoting equity. But it’s still in hot water.

In Rural India, Women Take Charge of Renewable Power

October 23, 2025 NRDC in ActionIndiaShelia Hu

NRDC’s Hariyali Gram “Green Village” initiative brings clean energy, climate resilience, and gender equity to the country’s frontline populations. 

A Mammoth Biomass Project Withers in California 

September 3, 2025 NRDC in ActionCaliforniaShelia Hu

Here’s how NRDC and partners worked to keep a stretch of forests out of industry hands.

Introducing Polluters Pay Laws—a New Tool for Climate Adaptation

August 21, 2025 ExplainerUnited States, Vermont, New YorkShelia Hu

As states begin to pass “climate superfund” bills, here’s a closer look at what they do and why we need them.

The Environmental Justice Movement

August 14, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesRenee 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.

Who Pays When Insurance Fails to Cover Climate Disasters?

April 10, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesJ. J. Starr

As climate disasters become more frequent, the home insurance safety net is fraying under the weight of rising costs. Who picks up the bill? All of us.