News & Commentary

Westside Bus and Bike Projects Are a Win for Mobility and Climate

January 10, 2023 Expert BlogCalifornia, Los AngelesCarter Rubin

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is working to create a full-time dedicated bus lane and continuous protected bike lane on Venice Boulevard, an important east-west corridor.

Hydrogen Hubs are the Face of America’s Hydrogen Rollout

January 10, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesRachel Fakhry

We outline key principles for climate-aligned hydrogen hubs.

The World Bank Needs to Get Serious About Reform

January 9, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt, Joe Thwaites

The World Bank needs to seriously up its game to help tackle the multiple crises the world is facing.

New Rule Would Let Oil Industry Harm Most Endangered Whale

January 9, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMichael Jasny

The National Marine Fisheries Service has proposed to do, literally, nothing to further protect marine mammals.

Fossil Fuel Plants Are an Infirm Resource

January 9, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesTom Rutigliano

As below-freezing temperatures pummel the U.S., residents cannot endure fossil fuel failures.

Local Air Quality Monitoring Lagging Across U.S., NRDC Finds

January 6, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesVijay Limaye, John Walke, Emily Davis

Millions of people live in counties lacking adequate air monitoring, according to a close read of federal data.

Targeting Net-Zero Emissions

January 5, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalDavid B. Goldstein

A new standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—a document called ISO/PAS 50010—explains how.

Pebble Mine 2022 Year in Review: “Goodnight Soon!”

January 5, 2023 Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

The end of embattled Bristol Bay mining scheme is in sight, as EPA recommends veto long sought by Bristol Bay Native Tribes—and funding is secured for land conservation agreement that blocks proposed access to mine site.

The Facts About the Advanced Clean Cars Standards

January 5, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesKathy Harris, Yeh-Tang Huang

The Advanced Clean Cars Standards can help states mitigate climate change, improve air quality and health, and make the total cost of car ownership lower and more predictable.

Defense Bill Compromise for Northern Nevada Lands and Tribes

January 4, 2023 Expert BlogNevadaBobby McEnaney, Katie Hobbs

This year's annual defense bill contained an expansion of the Fallon Naval Air Station in northern Nevada—a compromise that strives to resolve complex land use issues and protect the environment.

U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program Needs Strengthening

January 4, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesSandy Aylesworth, Molly Masterton

New NRDC report provides recommendations to improve seafood traceability and combat IUU fishing.

Hochul Signs Law Directing Manufacturers to Weave NYS Carpet Recycling Program

December 30, 2022 Expert BlogNew YorkEric A. Goldstein

Manufacturers will soon be required to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of carpets sold throughout the state.

Now We All Have to Be Wind, Solar, and Transmission Builders

December 26, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesNathanael Greene, Jacqueline Ennis

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act marks an unprecedented opportunity to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Clean energy advocates need to shift from working to make renewables and transmission cheaper—to making them easier to build.

Big News: New York Approves Net Zero Climate Plan!

December 23, 2022 Expert BlogNew YorkSamantha Wilt, Christopher Casey

The state released an ambitious and comprehensive “Scoping Plan” for implementing its landmark Climate Law.

Electrify to Fight Crazy Fuel Prices and Climate Change

December 22, 2022 Expert BlogNew YorkYeh-Tang Huang, Samantha Wilt

New Yorkers should electrify their homes and cars this winter to fight crazy fuel prices, climate change, and air pollution.