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Quitting and Rejoining Global Climate Agreements: What’s at Stake for the United States

January 7, 2026 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt

Despite President Trump's announcement that the United States will withdraw from the UNFCCC, countries, companies, and communities must continue to invest in climate solutions to increase affordable energy and economic well-being, lower pollution, and protect biodiversity.

Trump Administration Pulls Out of Key Global Environmental Organizations

January 7, 2026 Press ReleaseInternational

After walking away from 60+ international organizations, “regaining the nation’s mantle of leadership will be difficult.”

Trump Administration Fully Abdicates Climate Responsibilities

January 7, 2026 Press ReleaseInternational

The UNFCCC departure is “an unforced error for the United States of America.”

NRDC v. U.S. EPA (Perchlorate)

January 6, 2026 Court CaseUnited StatesActive

Perchlorate, a toxic component of rocket fuel, threatens the drinking water of millions of people across the United States. NRDC went to court to force the EPA to act.

EPA Proposes Drinking Water Standard for Perchlorate

January 5, 2026 ReactionUnited States

The EPA today announced it would set standards for perchlorate, a toxic component of rocket fuel that has been found in the drinking water of millions of people.

Shortsighted Pause on Offshore Wind Projects Could Kill Jobs and Increase Electric Bills

December 22, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States, New York, Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island

Trump administration “pauses” fully permitted offshore wind projects, escalating its war on clean energy.

The Transition Fuel Illusion: How 2025 Exposed the Limits of Global Natural Gas Expansion

December 22, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalShruti Shukla

COP30 outcomes, methane regulation, and market shifts show why natural gas cannot anchor the next phase of the energy transition.

Yes, Climate Wins Are Still Happening! Let’s Keep It Up in 2026.

December 22, 2025 NRDC in ActionUnited States, InternationalShelia Hu

Despite the science denialism of federal leaders, on the ground, we’ve continued to make strides for cleaner air, threatened wildlife and wildlands, and community resilience.

Environmental and Community Orgs File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Exemptions from Air Pollution Rules for Steel Industry Coke Ovens

December 22, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration’s exemptions that allow coke ovens to keep spewing harmful pollutants.

Georgia Commission OKs Largest-Ever Energy Request Dominated by Speculated Data Centers

December 19, 2025 ReactionGeorgia

The Georgia PSC voted on Friday to approve a Georgia Power application to build 10 gigawatts of new energy resources.

Taking Stock of the Trump Administration's Assault on the Environment at One Year

December 19, 2025 Ed Board MemoUnited StatesAlexandra Adams

Our nation's environment, energy security, and public health is suffering, and the United States has become a drag on the energy revolution it was poised to lead.

Advocates Applaud NY’s New Nation-Leading Law Banning Toxics in Period Products

December 19, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

New law bans the sale in New York State of period products containing PFAS "forever chemicals" and other toxics linked to cancer and infertility.

IRS Sued Over Anti-Solar and Wind Tax Rules

December 18, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Tribal utility, localities, and consumer and environmental groups argue tax guidance illegally hurts renewable energy.

House Passes the SPEED Act

December 18, 2025 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

Permitting reform effort “was never a serious solution."

Power Sector Emissions Rise as Gas Replaces Coal

December 18, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Despite record growth in renewable energy, power sector carbon emissions reversed course and increased last year.