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Climate Adaptation

We must face the climate crisis head-on, anticipate future climate events, and develop plans and policies that will increase resiliency and reduce future suffering. NRDC is doing just this.

Buildings

NRDC is working to make buildings—including the appliances and heating and cooling systems inside them—cleaner, healthier, more climate-friendly, and less costly to operate.

Court Battles

Litigation is in NRDC's DNA. Follow some of our landmark cases.

Toxics

To ensure a healthy future for our children and communities, we must address the sources of the pervasive toxic chemicals that are linked to myriad health issues, from cancer to hormone disruption.

Drinking Water

NRDC stands in solidarity with U.S. communities on the frontlines of the fight for safe drinking water—often BIPOC and low-income, who face compounding environmental injustices.

Fresh Water

Since helping to pass the Clean Water Act in the 1970s, NRDC has continued to fight for a safe and sufficient water supply and for actions that keep pollution out of freshwater ecosystems—for the benefit of all.

Ocean

Our oceans are overfished, exploited for oil and gas, choked with pollution, and dangerously acidifying as the waters heat up. NRDC is determined to turn the tide.

Transportation

Transportation accounts for the largest share of U.S. climate pollution. NRDC works to help transition all vehicles to zero emissions while giving people more ways to get around without a car.

Sustainable Finance

NRDC works with the public and private sectors to spur innovations that will help economies adapt to a new world driven by climate change, and deliver a greener, more prosperous future that benefits all.

Agriculture & Food

NRDC is working to build a more resilient and regenerative food system—one that protects the health of communities, soils, and ecosystems while helping farmers and ranchers adapt to the realities of climate change.

Industrial Production

NRDC is working to clean up industry, which is not only a climate and public health priority but will also help spur economic development and create jobs for communities who urgently need them.

India

India

NRDC’s India program fights climate change with solutions that advance clean energy and public health.

Wildlife

A million pending extinctions is a huge threat to our own existence on this planet. NRDC fights for wildlife.

Leadership & Board of Trustees

United States

NRDC's leadership team and board of trustees make sure the organization works to ensure the rights of all people to a livable planet with clean air, clean water, and healthy, equitable communities.

Vivek Sawhney

Managing Director, Country Operations, Information Technology