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Infrastructure Law Is a Chance to Build with Clean Materials

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas, Sasha Stashwick

Secretary Buttigieg must not overlook the opportunity to pair billions in infrastructure investments with programs to purchase low carbon construction materials—building railways, roads, and bridges with cleaner concrete, cement, and steel.

Indian Budget 2022: EVs and Charging Infrastructure

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal

NRDC and our partners hosted a webinar on effective charging infrastructure in India and released two new EV resource documents.

Governor Pritzker Highlights Illinois' Climate Leadership in State of the State Address

February 2, 2022 Press ReleaseIllinois

Governor JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State and budget address today. The speech highlighted Illinois’ climate leadership, including the 100% carbon-free energy by 2045 requirement in the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), and the successful passage of…

Climate Change Disclosures: Is 2022 the Year?

February 2, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesTom Zimpleman

The SEC says it is considering requiring climate change disclosures from companies. Here is what those disclosures might look like, and what we should expect them to accomplish.

Oregon Looks to “Reach” Code for Energy, Carbon Savings

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogOregonRalph Cavanagh

Senate Bill 1518, to be considered during Oregon’s “short” February 2022 legislative session, is a critical pushback against the embedded lowest common denominator aspect of building codes when it comes to energy and climate.

Anniversary Highlights Threat to Everglades Restoration

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogFloridaAlison Kelly

The federal government should protect its interests in Big Cypress at all cost.

NYC Must Enact a Universal Food Waste Composting Law

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogNew York CityEric A. Goldstein

One of the top environmental challenges for Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council is to establish a sensible program for collecting and sustainably disposing of household organics—food scraps, yard waste, and food soiled paper.

Major Fashion Brands Phasing Out of Toxic Forever Chemicals

February 1, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalYiliqi , Sujatha Bergen

February kicked off with a series of major announcements to eliminate the toxic “forever chemical” from iconic brands.

The Economics of Oil Development in the Everglades: Bad Business, Huge Risks

January 31, 2022 ReportFlorida

Michigan's Climate Plan

January 31, 2022 Expert BlogMichiganDerrell E. Slaughter

It is going to take all of us to engage in solving the climate crisis. We here in Michigan now have a great opportunity to be part of the solution. Don’t wait: Weigh in on MI Healthy Climate Plan today!

Man-Bites-Dog Story: Power Companies Support EPA Regulation

January 31, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Doniger

Odd as it may seem, in the Supreme Court's latest climate case, the power industry is overwhelming on EPA’s side.

Get Ready for Climate Whiplash from DWR’s February Forecast

January 31, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaDoug Obegi

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation hasn’t and DWR need to reconsider the water supply allocations announced to date and limit water allocations to human health and safety until there is more certainty about how much water there will be this…

EPA Restores Commitment to Cutting Toxic Air Pollution from Coal Plants

January 31, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

In a move to reverse a Trump-era rollback, the Environmental Protection Agency today proposed to restore its previous finding under the Clean Air Act that it is “appropriate and necessary” to regulate mercury, lead and scores of other hazardous air…

Toxic Fashion: Remove “Forever” PFAS Chemicals from Our Apparel

January 31, 2022 Fact SheetUnited StatesSujatha Bergen, Yiliqi

Immediately banning all PFAS from apparel is an important step in reducing exposure to these hazardous chemicals.

NRDC’s Hawkins Named AAAS Fellow

January 31, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States

In recognition of his scientifically and socially distinguished achievements, NRDC’s David Hawkins has been named a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.