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Advocates Defend ‘the Birds and the Bees’ with Nation-Leading Legislation

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseAlbany

A coalition of organizations flocked to Albany to rein in toxic neonic pesticides.

NJ Votes to Disclose Flood History to Homebuyers and Renters

February 27, 2023 Press ReleaseTrenton

The flood-history transparency bill now heads to Governor Murphy’s desk.

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February 24, 2023 Basic PageInternational

NRDC Has Never Accepted Money from Russian Gas Interests

World Bank President Needs to Lead a Climate Finance Transformation

February 23, 2023 Press ReleaseInternational

The bank cannot stem global poverty without addressing climate hazard and harm.

Groups File Lawsuit to Require California to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds 

February 21, 2023 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Legal challenge calls on state Department of Pesticide Regulation to close loophole on unregulated sale, use of pesticides on seeds.

Ohio Train Disaster Reveals Gaping Holes in Hazardous Chemical Controls

February 21, 2023 Expert BlogOhio, MidwestDr. Jennifer Sass, Erik D. Olson

The Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was an accident waiting to happen. We need regulatory action to prevent more—or even worse—accidents from happening.

NRDC Sues to Close Huge California Pesticide Loophole

February 19, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaLucas Rhoads

NRDC has sued the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for its failure to regulate crop seeds treated with pesticides. These "treated seed' uses are major sources of widespread pesticide contamination, and pose threats to pollinators, other wildlife, and people. 

India’s Leadership Advances Heat-Health Protections

February 19, 2023 Expert BlogIndiaDr. Vijay Limaye

As heat hazards intensify, leaders in India are taking action to protect public health.

"Natural" Gas Is Expensive and Dangerous. We Can Do Better.

February 18, 2023 Expert BlogIllinoisJ.C. Kibbey

Large gas utilities in Illinois are pushing for a historically large rate increase. Now is the time to make the switch to cleaner home appliances.

Biden Paves Way for More Seamless National Charging Network

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMiles Muller, Max Baumhefner

The Biden administration finalized standards that will make it easier for drivers to find, operate, and pay for electric vehicle charging across the country.

CA Electric Rates Should Support Equity and Climate Goals

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaSylvie Ashford, Mohit Chhabra

The California Public Utilities Commission has started a process to better align electric rates with the state’s climate and equity goals.

Opportunities in Organic Enhance Climate Resilience

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAllison Johnson

A new GAO report on climate resilience in agriculture overlooks a solution that is already at our fingertips: investing in organic agriculture.

Environmental Groups and Fishers Collaborate to Reduce Entanglements, Gear Loss in Southern California

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaDr. Francine Kershaw

Pop-up fishing systems virtually eliminate entanglement risk and enable fishing to continue in areas that would be otherwise closed to fishing to protect endangered species.

Saving Lives by Delivering Safe Streets for All

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas

The U.S. Department of Transportation provided funding for 510 Safe Streets for All projects—projects that will lead to a better, safer transportation system.