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Gas Stoves Emit Pollution Even When Not in Use

Expert BlogUnited StatesMerrian Borgeson
The results of a new study are concerning because methane is a powerful climate pollutant that has a global warming potential (GWP) 86 times more than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.

“Chemical Recycling” of Plastic: A Burning Issue

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Veena Singla
NRDC conducted in-depth research on “chemical recycling” and concluded that “chemical recycling” is a dangerous false solution to the growing plastic waste crisis—and it shouldn’t be considered recycling.

UPDATED: EPA Can't Ignore Neonics’ Impacts on Imperiled Species

Expert BlogUnited StatesLucas Rhoads
NRDC and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have entered into a settlement agreement requiring EPA to evaluate the impacts of bee-killing neonicotinoid insecticides on species listed as threatened or endangered.

Cleaning Up Tailpipe Pollution from Trucks, Buses

Press ReleaseUnited States
The White House is announcing new measures to cut tailpipe pollution from trucks and spur the spread of zero-emitting buses to communities across the nation.

Climate Report Confirms Housing Is Essential to Adaptation

Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalSam Whillans
The latest report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirms what housing advocates and activists have long known: healthy, decent, affordable, sustainable housing must be at the core of the climate transition.

No Need to be Freightened of Electric Trucks

Expert BlogUnited States, California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Washington, New JerseyJordan Brinn, Patricio Portillo
We clarify the questions about electric truck availability, cost, and charging infrastructure, as well as concerns such as current supply chain issues.