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Uncovering the Secret Documents Behind the Trump Administration's Clean Manufacturing Cancellations

September 30, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesIan Wells

NRDC FOIA’ed the DOE to learn why it canceled billions in clean manufacturing awards. Here’s what we found.

Groups Head to Court to Defend Lead Pipe Rule Challenged by Water Utilities

September 30, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) vital rule requiring the removal of lead drinking water pipes will be heard in federal court today. Water utilities opposing the rule face community and environmental organizations, and even the Trump…

Permitting Bill: “Desperately Needed” But Must Improve 

September 30, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

Text of a bipartisan permitting bill in the Senate was made public today. 

California Passes the Home Energy Choice Act

September 30, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

Governor Newsom signed the Home Energy Choice Act (AB 2313), authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) into law. This popular, commonsense legislation will offer California homeowners the choice and the support needed to electrify their homes. When a gas…

NRDC Launches Responsible Carbon Removal Principles

September 29, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

With the worsening climate crisis affecting millions around the globe this summer, NRDC issues its first formal endorsement of carbon dioxide removal technologies.

Environmental Leadership Can Shape the Future of Carbon Removal

September 29, 2026 Issue BriefInternationalSam F. Savitz, Dr. Jennifer DiStefano, Alex Hillbrand, Dr. Carrie Schoeneberger

There is no longer a plausible route to climate stability without carbon dioxide removal; environmentalists must advocate for environmentally and socially responsible CDR growth.

California Governor Signs New Bill into Law to Protect California Coastline

September 29, 2026 Press ReleaseSacramento

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1448 by Assembly Member Hart into law to protect California’s coastline from federal offshore oil and gas drilling.

Occupational Heat Safety Standards in the United States

September 28, 2026 MapUnited StatesJuanita Constible

Find out what occupational heat standards exist, or are under development, federally and in your state.

The Data Is Clear

September 28, 2026 Issue BriefUnited StatesIsabel Friedman

Without appropriate regulation, unchecked data center growth threatens public health and the environment.

Fuel-Economy Standards Axed by Trump Administration

September 28, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

With Americans struggling with $4-a-gallon gasoline, NHTSA finalized a rule that will force people to pay more at the pump by letting automakers sell more gas guzzlers.

Washington State and California Are One Step Closer to Linking Cap & Invest programs

September 23, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York, Washington, California

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson today announced a major step toward linking California and Washington’s carbon markets, a move that would expand the successful market California has shared with Québec since 2014.

LNG in the Aquarium of the World: A Direct, Existential, and Unacceptable Risk

September 23, 2026 Expert BlogMexicoJoel Reynolds, Dr. Francine Kershaw

Renowned Mexican and international scientists condemn industrialization of the Gulf of California for LNG, urging protection of the region’s exceptional natural heritage. 

Managing Offshore Wind in the Face of Uncertainty

September 23, 2026 ReportUnited StatesIrene Gutierrez

This report lays out key adaptive management principles and recommendations for regulators.

Nitrous Oxide Challenge

September 23, 2026 Press ReleaseNew York City

Companies and governments are being issued a challenge today to curb emissions of the super-pollutant nitrous oxide from the chemical factories that make key inputs for everyday goods from airbags to upholstery.

Comparative Cost Analysis for Residential Curbside Organics Collection Programs

September 22, 2026 ReportUnited StatesAnya Obrez, Darby Hoover

This analysis of eight residential programs shows that, if properly implemented, cities can use a new organics collection program to build a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable solid waste system.