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The Future of Buildings in Illinois Is Electric

October 22, 2026 Expert BlogIllinoisMadeline Semanisin, Kiki Velez

The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized a study of the most affordable way for the state to meet its building decarbonization goals. The report has fundamental flaws but critical insights.

Michigan Steps Up to Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution and Save Fleets Money

October 21, 2026 BackgrounderMichiganMuhammed Patel

Michigan can cut diesel pollution and reduce fuel-cost volatility, but public funding should favor zero-emission replacements whenever possible.

New England Wind Project Attacked

October 21, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The Trump administration asked a federal judge to send back federal approval of the New England Wind offshore wind project, a move that could lead to its construction permit being rescinded.

Trump Administration Finalizes First U.S. Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Off American Samoa

October 20, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Sale would open about 31 million acres of seabed beside Rose Atoll Marine National Monument, despite local opposition

The Wilderness Society et al. v. Trump et al. (Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument)

October 20, 2026 Court CaseUtahActive

The president does not have the authority to reduce or rescind national monuments created under the Antiquities Act. So we sued to protect Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante.

NRDC et al. v. Trump et al. (Bears Ears National Monument)

October 20, 2026 Court CaseUtahActive

NRDC and partners fought to restore protections to this national monument of incomparable cultural and natural significance.

California’s 2026 Legislative Priorities: End-of-Session Wrap-Up

October 19, 2026 BackgrounderCaliforniaEmely Garcia

From lower energy bills to cleaner air and stronger wildfire protections, California scored major environmental wins.

NRDC Releases Permitting Reform Bill Analysis

October 19, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

As debate around the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) has increased on Capitol Hill, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) is releasing an assessment of the bill’s language from its expert staff.

Don’t let Big Oil rewrite the rules for the Western Arctic

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Following a petition from the oil and gas industry, the Trump administration has proposed allowing reckless drilling projects to move forward in Alaska's Western Arctic without a thorough review. This leaves wildlife, land, water, and local communities at higher risk…

NRDC Assessment of BAAJA, the 2026 Permitting and Transmission Bill

October 19, 2026 BackgrounderUnited States

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 is the result of years of negotiations on permitting reform. The product is a bill that combines critically important transmission and grid reforms with significant and concerning changes to federal environmental…

Overshoot Demands a New Era of Adaptation, Loss and Damage, and Climate Justice

October 16, 2026 Expert BlogInternationalDr. Adelle Thomas

As the world is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming, climate action must double down but also go beyond emissions cuts to prioritize adaptation, respond to loss and damage, and confront growing inequality.

UN Review Finds World Off Track on Nature Goals as Funding Falls Short

October 16, 2026 ReactionWashington, D.C.

First global check on the 2030 biodiversity targets finds countries likely missed a key 2025 funding commitment, stalling progress on biodiversity conservation goals

10 Years After Kigali: What Comes Next for the Global HFC Phasedown?

October 15, 2026 Expert BlogInternational, India, United States, ChinaDr. Richie Kaur, David Doniger, Prima Madan, Jeremy Arling

As world leaders meet in Rwanda to mark the treaty’s anniversary, attention must be turned to stronger implementation and faster climate action.

Congress Is Cutting Off Transportation Investments that Help Families Save Money

October 15, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesShruti Vaidyanathan

The loss of guaranteed federal funding could stall projects that make it easier and cheaper for Americans to get where they need to go.

CA Fish and Game Commission Votes to Protect Sensitive Coastline Areas 

October 15, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento, California

The California Fish and Game Commission today voted to approve the Mishopshno and Point Sal State Marine Conservation Areas off the Santa Barbara County coast.