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NRDC Partners with Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative at EXPO CHICAGO to Highlight the Urgency and Intersectionality of the Climate Crisis

March 30, 2022 Press ReleaseChicago

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative will showcase the work of over 30 artists in an outdoor mural installation with live screen-printing at EXPO CHICAGO from April 7-10. This partnership will harness the power of art to…

NRDC Wraps Up the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session

March 30, 2022 Expert BlogWashingtonRalph Cavanagh

Despite ongoing challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic and remote legislative operations, we concluded Washington State’s short legislative session with notable successes for the climate and environment.

Managing Climate Risks to Protect the Financial System

March 30, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlfonso Pating

Federal regulators have responded to the call from NGOs and senators alike to consider climate risk in bank oversight. This is good news for investors, banks’ stability, and our economy.

California Ocean Day 2022: Celebrating Ocean Protection

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan

While California is home to many world-renowned landmarks, few would hold their same allure without the backdrop of our scenic coast and ocean.

President Biden’s Budget Provides Climate Vision

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlexandra Adams

We encourage Congress to meet the ambition of this vision to tackle the energy and climate crises—and improve lives while doing so.

Biden’s Budget Elevates Heat Protections for Workers

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJuanita Constible

Budget constraints have imperiled OSHA’s mission “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers” throughout its 50-year history and the president’s proposed budget starts to correct this.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Means Big Investments in Safe Water and Lead Pipe Removal

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

The new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law means safer drinking water could be in your family's future, with a $30 billion investment in cleaning up lead, toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS, and other contaminants from our tap water.

“Veto Pebble Mine” Ad Runs in The Hill

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Full-page ad urges EPA to be a hero by permanently protecting Bristol Bay.

Canada’s Climate Plan Has a Logging Industry-Sized Hole

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogCanadaJennifer Skene

Canada’s approach to industrial logging has been one of obfuscation and denial, pushing these emissions off the books.

Canadians Want Action to Protect Forests – New EKOS Poll Confirms

March 28, 2022 Press ReleaseCanada

On the eve of the release of Canada’s major new climate plan, an EKOS poll shows that the vast majority of Canadians want the federal government to take stronger action to protect forests and address logging industry emissions.

President’s Budget Backs Jobs, Clean Energy and U.S. Security

March 28, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget today, which builds on his climate, clean energy and security initiatives with new proposals to wean the U.S. from fossil fuels, boost federal aid for wildfire response and invest in clean energy…

New Media Campaign Urges EPA to Be a Hero, Veto Pebble Mine

March 28, 2022 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Diverse stakeholder groups roll out new print and digital ads in Washington, D.C. calling on EPA to stop the Pebble Mine and permanently protect Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Women in Action for Clean Technology Adoption

March 28, 2022 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

Climate solutions in India's villages can improve livelihoods and bring transformative social change, emphasized women-leaders in a two-day event organized by NRDC, Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) and partners.

Biden Budget Meets the Moment on Global Climate Investments

March 28, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy

Congress should rally to realize this blueprint, including to rebuild confidence after its recently approved budget with anemic international climate investments.

No, Burning Wood Fuels Is Not Climate-Friendly

March 28, 2022 DispatchUnited States, International, United KingdomJodi Helmer

As Europe and the United States look to cut their carbon emissions, the biomass industry wants us to pretend that logging forests in the American South could help.