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In NM Special Session, Time to Invest in Clean Energy

March 28, 2022 Expert BlogNew MexicoNoah Long

The New Mexico legislature will convene a special session in April to address budget items. It’s an opportunity to lead the clean energy transition.

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.

MISO Plans for a Clean Energy Future

March 25, 2022 Expert BlogMidwestCullen Howe

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is taking a new approach to how it conducts transmission planning, one that holds great promise.

US-EU Should Invest More in Clean Energy, Not Fossil Fuels

March 25, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational, United States

The United States and the European Union announced an agreement today that will help advance clean energy deployment in Europe while also increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Europe to help wean it from Russian energy. Recent analysis has…

HB 637 in PA: Still Anti-RGGI, Still Anti-Climate

March 25, 2022 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaMark Szybist

The new amendment to HB 637 is just political bait. Legislators shouldn't take it.

Pebble Mine Benefits?? Fool’s Gold, Red Herrings, Failure

March 24, 2022 Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

Canadian owner of embattled Bristol Bay mine releases self-serving economic contribution report that confirms plan for vast increases in mine size, mine costs, and mine impacts, fails to mention risks to Bristol Bay’s $2.2 billion wild salmon fishery.

Gas Price Relief Shouldn’t Only Be for Drivers

March 23, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaVictoria Rome

NRDC stands ready to work on policies that mitigate price spikes while advancing transportation alternatives, reducing air pollution, and supporting the most vulnerable Californians.

Tepid Clean Energy Innovation Funding in FY22 Omnibus

March 23, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesMatthew Ko, Rachel Fakhry

Congress's recently passed package is a modest step forward for climate action relative to FY21 and includes increases in funding for several key clean energy innovation programs at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Pennsylvania Needs RGGI Now More Than Ever

March 23, 2022 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaJackson Morris, Mark Szybist

Unfortunately, though, some legislators have been trying to block the Commonwealth from moving forward with this proven program, while proposing no climate solutions of their own.

Scientists Urge Canada to End Primary Forest Logging

March 23, 2022 Expert BlogCanadaJennifer Skene

As Canada prepares to release its plan for achieving its climate targets, scientists from around the world have warned that Canada’s logging practices are incompatible with climate leadership and global climate goals.

Four Ways We Know Drax’s Appetite for Trees Is Still Growing

March 23, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalElly Pepper

The new annual report released by the world’s largest wood-burning power station shows that it is burning more wood from forests than ever before.

NRDC Testifies on Banking and Climate Risks

March 23, 2022 Expert BlogNew York, United StatesRich Schrader

NRDC testifies about the unique and impactful role that the banking and financial services sector can play in combatting the global climate crisis.

It’s Time to Defuse Oil as a Weapon of War

March 22, 2022 Latest NewsInternationalJeff Turrentine

Russia is financing its invasion of Ukraine with oil and gas sales—and many of the same nations horrified by its actions are its customers.

How Regenerative Agriculture Can Mitigate Drought

March 22, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaArohi Sharma

This is how we can help California farms and ranches be part of a drought mitigation strategy.

Climate Change is a Financial Risk

March 21, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules today that will require public companies to disclose the risks they face due to climate change.