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A Permitting Plan That Can Get the Job Done

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

WASHINGTON – Key House lawmakers unveiled landmark legislation today that would spur the investments in electricity transmission needed for the clean energy transition while ensuring equitable and efficient permitting.

NRDC Announces Christy Goldfuss as Executive Director

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – Christy Goldfuss has been named Executive Director of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), where she will strengthen the organization’s advocacy, manage internal operations and help guide a new generation of executive leadership at a pivotal moment in environmental stewardship.

U.S. Gas Policy Fell Flat in 2023: The Climate Demands Better

December 13, 2023 Expert BlogLouisiana, Texas, Virginia, West VirginiaGillian Giannetti, Morgan Johnson

2023 had the potential to be a banner year for gas and LNG reform. Sadly, U.S. regulators failed to meet the moment.

Doctors, Farmers, and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Sign Neonic-Limiting Bill

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

With 18, days left to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A / A7640), New Yorkers have called for action from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Use of Antibiotic as Citrus Pesticide Is Unlawful, Vacates EPA Approval

December 13, 2023 Press ReleaseSan Francisco

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of farmworkers and public-interest groups’ call for reversal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of the medically important antibiotic streptomycin as a pesticide on citrus crops.

Yes, We CAN Get the Lead Out—Without Making Water Bills Unaffordable

December 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

Progress Report: How States Are Kicking Gas

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesKiki Velez

This blog tracks the progress of six states striving to equitably wind down investment into the fossil gas system.

Offshore Wind’s Bright Future

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesJeff Slyfield

Why recent industry woes do not tell the full story of offshore wind power in the United States.

The IRA in 2023: Building Up for Action

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Lauren Urbanek

For the nation's buildings, successful implementation of the IRA is more critical than ever. 

Towards A Cleaner, Better Power Sector 

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Doniger, Olivia Keck

After the hottest year on record, curbing power plant carbon pollution is more urgent than ever. Fortunately, we can get there from here.

Climate Week 2023: Indigenous Communities March with Determination

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogNew York CityClaudia Blanco Nuñez

The fight against environmental harm, economic dependence, and negative health impacts from fossil fuel development on Indigenous land is a centuries-long tale.

CA Transit Transformers Tapped for Taskforce

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaCarter Rubin

We Can't Let Aging Transmission Stall Clean Energy Progress

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesChristy Walsh

This Blog is part of NRDC’s Year-End Series Reviewing 2023 Climate & Clean Energy Developments.  

Efficiency Standards: 2023 in Review

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Joe Vukovich

2023—another banner year for federal energy efficiency standards!

Year in Review for DOE Clean Energy Innovation and Perspectives for 2024

December 12, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Sangina Wright

Clean energy innovation remains an essential pillar of the clean energy transition. In 2023, we witnessed numerous exciting developments out of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)—all while partisan fighting in Congress threatened to derail the ability of DOE to…