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Advancing Global Climate Solutions

March 7, 2022 China, India, International

NRDC is helping ensure we meet our once-in-a-generation climate opportunity head-on.

Cleaning Up Tailpipe Pollution from Trucks, Buses

March 7, 2022 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.

Neonic Pesticide Court Documents

March 7, 2022 Legal Filings

Gas Stoves Emit Pollution Even When Not in Use

March 7, 2022 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

March 7, 2022 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

March 7, 2022 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.

Representative Huffman Champions Bristol Bay, Again

March 7, 2022 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

House letter urges EPA to use its authority under the Clean Water Act to permanently protect Bristol Bay, AK from the Pebble Mine.

Los camiones eléctricos no tienen porque asustarnos

March 4, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Washington, New JerseyJordan Brinn, Patricio Portillo

No Need to be Freightened of Electric Trucks

March 4, 2022 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.

Climate Report Confirms Housing Is Essential to Adaptation

March 4, 2022 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.

Protecting Our Marine Wildlife During Offshore Wind Surveys

March 4, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Francine Kershaw

Strong protective measures are required to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and other marine wildlife during offshore wind survey activities.

Clean Energy Is the Key to Real Energy Independence

March 4, 2022 Expert BlogInternational, United StatesJohn Bowman

Oil companies have the same response to Ukraine and Russia as they do in every crisis: Drill more. But this time, nobody is fooled.

Funding Food Waste Solutions in the Infrastructure Act

March 3, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesYvette Cabrera, Madeline Keating

The investments in the Infrastructure Act geared towards food waste reduction can help achieve several benefits, including reduced climate emissions, healthier soils, and job creation.

The Climate Math of Home Heating Electrification

March 3, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlex Hillbrand, Pierre Delforge

A new study shows that a typical U.S. home can cut its heating-related climate pollution by 45 percent to 72 percent by swapping out a gas-fired furnace for an efficient, all-electric heat pump.

EPA: It’s Time to Act. We need Clean Trucks Now

March 3, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, California, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, WashingtonPatricio Portillo, Heather Kryczka

Cutting tailpipe emissions and moving to zero emission vehicles can eliminate the diesel fumes causing childhood asthma, emergency room visits, and loss of life.