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NRDC Report: U.S. LNG Exports Undermine Climate and Environmental Goals

June 16, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

With U.S. development and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) skyrocketing, this dirty fuel source is not the energy panacea the fossil fuel industry and its allies claim it is, according to Risky Business: Surging U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Exports…

Risky Business: Surging U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Exports Jeopardize Global Decarbonization Goals

June 16, 2022 Issue BriefUnited States, InternationalShruti Shukla, Ade Samuel

Instead of leading the world in LNG exports, the United States must curb the deeply harmful expansion of this sector and phase out all support for overseas fossil gas investments impeding decarbonization goals worldwide.

How to Set Up a Social Media Fundraiser

June 16, 2022 How-ToUnited States

Ask your friends on Facebook or Instagram to donate to NRDC by following these easy steps.

Announcing the Seed Series Webinars!

June 15, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Keating

EPA Adopts Sharply-Reduced Health Advisories for Key PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

June 15, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

A top EPA official announced new, more stringent health advisories for four PFAS chemicals – greatly increasing protections from PFOA, PFOS, and GenX – during a conference of grassroots leaders from communities across the nation where drinking water is contaminated…

Chicago 1995 Heat Wave Still Haunts EJ Communities

June 15, 2022 Expert BlogChicagoGina Ramirez

The Southeast Side of Chicago—like many communities of color around the country—has been put on the frontline of the effects of a worsening climate crisis.

Building a Climate-Resilient Grid

June 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesChristy Walsh

Record heat and drought are raising the risks of summer brownouts. To limit these climate risks in the future, Congress must act and speed up investments in a clean and resilient electricity system.

San Jose Rethinks Parking to Help People and the Climate

June 14, 2022 Expert BlogSan Jose (California), CaliforniaElizabeth Stampe, Sarah Elkotbeid, Rabi Abonour

On June 14, San Jose's City Council unanimously took an important step to tackle the city's biggest source of climate-changing emissions: cars on the road.

NRDC Policy Brief: Ensuring Grid Reliability

June 14, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

With much of the nation enduring record heat and strains on the electricity grid, a new report today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) highlights the investments needed to ensure our electricity system is ready for the climate challenges before…

How to Cast Your Ballot Safely on Election Day

June 14, 2022 How-ToStephanie Valera

If you’re voting in person, go prepared, take the usual COVID-19 precautions—and have patience.

Net Zero Buildings Week: Carbon Neutral, Climate Resilient

June 14, 2022 Expert BlogAshley Leung, Stephen Walls

Hariyali Green Villages: Women Lead Climate Solutions

June 14, 2022 Expert BlogIndia, Gujarat, RajasthanCharlotte Steiner, Sameer Kwatra

NRDC, Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), and partners have implemented the transformative Hariyali Green Villages initiative in 15 villages in Gujarat and Rajasthan over the past year. 

Building a Stronger, Cleaner Electric Grid

June 14, 2022 Fact SheetUnited StatesChristy Walsh

Ensuring that we have affordable and available electricity requires that Congress pass legislation now to support renewable energy and build a more resilient electric grid—the system that connects a source of energy such as a power plant to the consumers…

To Vote Early, Start Here

June 13, 2022 How-ToUnited States

Your state probably allows early in-person or absentee voting. What are you waiting for?

Time to Reform the Unreasonable SJ River Exchange Contract

June 13, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaDoug Obegi