These photos that NRDC captured—of whales, porpoises, rays, and a dazzling array of reef fish—underscore what’s at stake as we resist the latest attempts to industrialize the “Aquarium of the World.”
The POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513), a vital piece of legislation meant to shield communities across Illinois from data center impacts, failed to advance in the Illinois General Assembly as the legislative session ended yesterday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nitrogen pollution from fertilizer overuse exposes millions of Americans to unsafe drinking water and costs the United States more than $59 billion annually, with rural and predominantly low-income communities shouldering disproportionate burdens, according to a new NRDC…
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today finalized the designation of critical habitat for the rusty patched bumblebee, securing protections for places essential to the survival of one of America's most imperiled pollinators.
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed scrapping important climate disclosure rules today, a blow to investors who need to know about the risks companies face from extreme weather.
Expert BlogUnited StatesSam F. Savitz, Dr. Jennifer DiStefano
The CDR industry’s reliance on Microsoft shows the limits of voluntary climate action—and the need for government to do its part. It’s time to take the trash out of our atmosphere.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address included the new Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Principles, which are intended to establish best practices for data center projects to qualify for support from the Commonwealth.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and state legislators outlined a promising platform today proposing protections for New Jerseyans, and their water and electricity resources, from potential data center development impacts
New York State’s finalized Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes substantial rollbacks to the state’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), but retains some important climate protections.
