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Jane Martin with the nebulizer and medications she uses at her home in Gloster, Mississippi, on September 20, 2025.

A Small Town in Mississippi Battles the International Biomass Industry

DispatchMississippi, United KingdomClara Chaisson
When the Drax wood pellet plant came to Gloster, reports of lung disease soon followed.
A woman prepares homemade spaghetti in a kitchen using bamboo tongs.

Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu
This versatile plant is popping up in more and more consumer products, but when it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the details matter.
Heavy duty diesel-powered trucks traveling through the 31st St and Pulaski Rd. intersection in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, on may 15, 2023.

The High Price of Diesel Pollution

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.

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Meet the Waste Watcher

NRDC in ActionNew York City, United StatesSarah Engler
NRDC scientist Dana Gunders has written the book on the mounting problem of food waste.

Connecting Communities

NRDC in ActionLos Angeles, California
Shelley Poticha, director of NRDC’s Urban Solutions program, discusses building a better future where we live.

A Dirty Battle in Chicago's Backyards

NRDC in ActionChicago, Illinois, IndianaNicole Greenfield
Residents of the Windy City are fighting the tar sands industry from spreading its toxic petcoke around town.

Driving Force

NRDC in ActionCaliforniaJeff Turrentine
In the race to promote fuel efficiency and lower vehicle pollution, Roland Hwang is firmly in the lead.

Empowering India

NRDC in ActionIndia
Anjali Jaiswal, director of NRDC’s India program, discusses harnessing the power of clean energy in the country.

Killing KXL

NRDC in ActionCanada, Nebraska, Washington, D.C., United States
How an unlikely coalition of environmental activists stopped the destructive tar sands oil pipeline.

A Silent Victory

NRDC in ActionHawaii, United StatesBrian Palmer
A federal judge stands up to the noisy navy for the sake of marine mammals.