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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…

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.

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.

David J. Hayes Joins NRDC as a Senior Fellow

January 12, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

David J. Hayes, the former deputy secretary of the Interior and senior White House climate advisor, is joining NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) as a senior fellow.

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?

Two First Nations Pledge to Save Lake Superior Caribou

January 12, 2023 Expert BlogCanada, OntarioDr. Julee Boan

Two First Nations—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Michipicoten—are raising the alarm for the dwindling Lake Superior caribou, the southernmost remaining woodland caribou in North America.

Earth to EPA: “End the Threat,” Protect Bristol Bay Now

January 12, 2023 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Broad-based coalition calls on EPA to finalize its recommended Clean Water Act veto of the Pebble Mine.

A Prosecutor Comes Home

January 12, 2023 NRDC in ActionUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

NRDC’s new chief program officer, Drew Caputo, has roots in the organization that go back decades, but his focus is squarely on the future.

Starting the Transportation Decarbonization Marathon

January 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas

Four federal agencies unveiled their National Transportation Decarbonization Blueprint this week. Here's what that means for our future.

La contaminación del agua: Todo lo que necesitas saber

January 11, 2023 GuideUnited States, InternationalMelissa Denchak

Nuestros ríos, embalses, lagos y mares se están ahogando en productos químicos, residuos, plásticos y otros contaminantes. A continuación te explicamos por qué y qué puedes hacer para ayudar.

Water Pollution: Everything You Need to Know

January 11, 2023 GuideUnited States, InternationalMelissa Denchak

Our rivers, reservoirs, lakes, and seas are drowning in chemicals, waste, plastic, and other pollutants. Here’s why―and what you can do to help.

NRDC Statement on PJM Outages During Winter Storm Elliott

January 11, 2023 Press ReleaseTennessee, North Carolina

Members of PJM met today to review operational challenges during Winter Storm Elliott from December 23-25, which resulted in rolling outages in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Westside Bus and Bike Projects Are a Win for Mobility and Climate

January 10, 2023 Expert BlogCalifornia, Los AngelesCarter Rubin

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is working to create a full-time dedicated bus lane and continuous protected bike lane on Venice Boulevard, an important east-west corridor.