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Building Georgia’s Passenger Rail Future

September 14, 2026 BackgrounderGeorgiaPatrick King II

Strategic rail investment, regional partnerships, and state leadership can drive economic growth and connectivity across the Georgia.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission Is Rewriting the Rules That Are Supposed to Keep Nuclear Safe

September 14, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Matthew McKinzie, Kit Kennedy, Dr. Bemnet Alemayehu

Nuclear can help power a future with a livable climate but only if the safeguards that sustain public trust remain strong.

Building America's Steel Advantage: How Direct Reduced Iron Will Strengthen the Steel Industry

September 14, 2026 ReportUnited StatesCaroline Kim, Dr. Carrie Schoeneberger, Jaden Kielty, Batoul Al-Sadi, Christina Theodoridi

Policy action supporting the growth of domestic DRI production can strengthen the U.S. iron and steel industry.

Trump Administration Will Roll Back Climate Rules

September 14, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

According to published reports, the Trump Administration will finalize rules to rollback carbon pollution standards for power plants, as soon as today.

Trump Administration’s Rule Gutting Endangered Species Habitat Protections Goes Into Effect

September 14, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Trump Administration’s Rule Gutting Endangered Species Habitat Protections Goes Into Effect

EPA Repeals Climate Rules for Power Plants

September 14, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency repealed critical standards for power plant carbon pollution, the largest industrial source of those emissions with more than 1.5 billion tons emitted each year.

Save Yosemite National Park!

PetitionCalifornia, United States

The Trump administration wants to hand a piece of Yosemite to a private developer—likely clearing the way for a road to be built through the iconic national park to private property. We need to mobilize a nationwide public outcry now…

White House Watch: Tracking Attacks on Our Environment & Health

September 14, 2026 OverviewUnited States

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, it has taken or proposed at least 550 actions that directly threaten the environment, climate, and human health. NRDC is tracking the mounting hazard and harm.

Don't let the Trump administration roll back critical oil spill safeguards in the Arctic!

PetitionArctic

The Trump administration is moving to dismantle critical oil spill safeguards in Alaska’s Outer Continental Shelf, putting local communities and wildlife at risk. Send your public comment to help protect the Arctic Ocean before irreversible damage is done.

Reject the EPA’s plan to hand waterways to polluters!

PetitionUnited States

The EPA has proposed a rule that would leave at least 94 percent of the nation's wetlands and 79 percent of its streams without critical Clean Water Act protections, jeopardizing clean drinking water for millions of Americans. Make your voice…

Court Overturns DOE Order Forcing Michigan Coal Plant to Stay Open

September 11, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Michigan

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in favor of the Michigan Attorney General’s office and environmental groups, including NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), by overturning the Department of Energy’s “emergency” order that sought to keep…

Here’s How NRDC Is Fighting Back Against the Trump Administration in Court

September 11, 2026 Court CaseUnited StatesActive

A timeline of lawsuits in defense of our health, environment, and climate.

The Fight Against This NYC Area Pipeline Is Not Over

September 10, 2026 DispatchNew York, New JerseyCourtney Lindwall

Constructing the offshore NESE pipeline would pollute waterways and come with higher energy bills for New Yorkers.

NRDC et al. v. Doug Burgum et al.

September 10, 2026 Court CaseArcticActive

NRDC and allies are suing over the Trump administration’s decision to open the heart of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing.

Chemours Agrees to Record Settlement for PFAS Damages in North Carolina

September 10, 2026 Press ReleaseRaleigh, North Carolina

Chemical manufacturer Chemours has agreed to a $590 million settlement over its toxic ‘forever chemicals’ pollution from its Fayetteville Works plant.