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What Are “EnergyGuide” and “Energy Star” Anyway?

September 14, 2023 ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

A guide to decoding the government’s tip sheets for buying the most energy-efficient appliance.

Time for U.S. to Kick the Habit of Offshore Drilling

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland

The Biden administration prepares a new five-year plan to lease ocean areas to fossil fuel companies for profit, and business as usual is not an option. Let's look at how we got here.

Climate Week Participants Should Recognize Bioenergy as a Boondoggle

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Courtenay Lewis, Elly Pepper, Matt Williams

As Climate Week NYC begins, governments and companies shouldn't be fooled by industry claims that turning carbon-storing forests into wood pellets will save us.

Energy Efficiency Matters Now More Than Ever

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Lauren Urbanek

Achieving a low-carbon future is in reach–but only if policy-makers take swift and decisive actions to prioritize energy efficiency.

New Report Details Strategies for Tackling Building Embodied Carbon

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaLauren Kubiak, Jaden Kielty

A new report released today from Arup in partnership with NRDC details the policies adopted and needed to reduce emissions from embodied carbon in California.

The Facts on NRDC’s Work in China

September 13, 2023 International

NRDC’s Summer Legal Internship Program: What We’re Doing Now to Live Up to Our DEI Values

September 13, 2023

We’re committed to making NRDC a welcoming space for students of all races, identities, and backgrounds, from hiring to supervision and beyond.

Report: California Legislation Can Cut Carbon From Building Materials

September 13, 2023 Press ReleaseSan Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – The carbon emissions associated with materials used in the built environment, referred to as “embodied carbon,” are estimated to contribute up to 11% of all global energy-related carbon emissions.1 According to a new report from sustainable development…

Building Electrification: The Future of Home Energy

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Semanisin

Illinois deserves better options when it comes to heating our homes. Building electrification is a cost effective and safe alternative to the gas system.

From Dams to DAPL, the Army Corps’ Culture of Disdain for Indigenous Communities Must End

September 13, 2023 PerspectivesUnited States, MidwestTroy Pretends Eagle

The prophesied “Seventh Generation” is here—demanding justice for tribes and protecting what they have left. 

Opportunities for Law Students at NRDC: Summer and Semester-Based Legal Internships

September 13, 2023

f you’re passionate about public interest advocacy and interested in getting hands-on litigation and policy experience, we welcome your application.

How to Survive a Flood

September 13, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesShelia Hu

Be prepared for the next major storm by planning ahead and staying vigilant when floodwaters arrive.

P&G Descendants Call on Shareholders to Vote Against Board Members Over Forest Destruction Policies

September 12, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

Descendants of the founders of Procter & Gamble (P&G) are urging their fellow shareholders to vote against current members of the board of directors, due to the company’s failure to address unsustainable sourcing of wood pulp and palm oil from…

P&G's Board Needs an Overhaul

September 11, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Shelley Vinyard

Descendants of P&G's founders are calling for their fellow shareholders to oppose four members of P&G's Board of Directors because of the company's unsustainable sourcing practices.

Report Calls for Modernizing Hardrock Mining

September 11, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesJosh Axelrod

Interagency review offers a vision for improving domestic mining and addressing its historic impacts in the face of a rapidly accelerating energy transition.