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Legal Arguments Begin in Case Challenging EPA’s Decision to Authorize Medically Important Antibiotic as Citrus Pesticide

January 18, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

On January 23, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral argument challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of the medically-important antibiotic streptomycin as a pesticide on citrus crops. The lawsuit, brought by farmworker and public-interest groups, argues…

20 Years of Resistance: Grassy Narrows' Land Defenders

January 18, 2023 Expert BlogCanadaDr. Julee Boan

Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) and allies commemorate their fight to stop the industrial logging that was taking place on their territory without their consent.

U.S. Races Ahead in EV Manufacturing Investments

January 17, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui

Since Biden took office, manufacturers have quadrupled their announced electric vehicle manufacturing and battery investments in the U.S. to $210 billion, more than any other country in the world.

Congress Invests in Solutions to Human-Wildlife Conflict

January 17, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Jennifer Sherry, Katie Hobbs

New federal spending demonstrates a continued shift towards promoting win-win solutions for people and wildlife.

NRDC Food Matters Initiative Expands to More Cities

January 17, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Keating

NRDC is partnering with additional cities across the United States to develop policies and programs and facilitate peer-to-peer learning to reduce food waste.

Breathing Easier at Home: Q&A on Going Electric in Chicago

January 17, 2023 Expert BlogIllinois, ChicagoGina Ramirez, Valeria Rincon

A new analysis reveals that electrifying household appliances could save Chicago residents thousands of dollars and help them breathe cleaner air.

Overview of New York's Environmental Victories of 2022

January 17, 2023 Expert BlogNew YorkRich Schrader, Isabel Friedman

New York had myriad legislative successes for the planet and our communities.

Reforming Rates for Electric Trucks, Buses & Fast Chargers

January 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMiles Muller

A new report explains how utilities can offer rates better suited for commercial EV charging.

The Race to Organize Energy Markets in the Western U.S. Is On

January 13, 2023 Expert BlogArizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, WyomingKelsie Gomanie

A western regional transmission organization would spur the development of clean electricity sources and lower costs for consumers.

A Practical Climate Optimist

January 13, 2023 NRDC in ActionJeff Turrentine

Christy Goldfuss, NRDC’s new chief policy impact officer, believes setting the right goals gives people hope, agency, and the power to make things happen.

New Year, New Opportunities for Climate-Friendly Cooling

January 13, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalPrima Madan, Sameer Kwatra

Implementation of the Kigali Amendment, which works to phase down HFCs worldwide, can prevent the release of 70 billion tons of CO2e between now and 2050.

Climate Whiplash – California Flooding During Drought

January 13, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaDoug Obegi

While this year is off to a good start in terms of water supply, sadly it’s too early to declare that the drought is over.

Report: Clean Truck Rules in New Mexico Could Deliver $3.3 Billion in Benefits and Avoid 28,000 Illnesses

January 13, 2023 Press ReleaseNew Mexico

New Mexico can generate $3.3 billion in public health, environmental, and economic benefits and avoid more than 28,000 respiratory illnesses by 2050 by transitioning to zero-emission electric trucks, according to a new study evaluating the impact of adopting the Advanced…

It's Time for Clean Vehicles in New Mexico

January 12, 2023 Expert BlogNew MexicoClaire Lang-Ree

New Mexico could see public health and economic benefits if the state adopts the Advanced Clean Truck rule, the Heavy-Duty NOx Omnibus rules, and the Advanced Clean Cars II rule.

In Colorado, Oil and PFAS Shouldn’t Mix

January 12, 2023 DispatchColoradoNicole Greenfield

We can add PFAS contamination to the list of ways the oil and gas industry is threatening Coloradans’ health. Two new laws aim to stop it—but are they enough?