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Congress Must Advance a Bold Climate Innovation Budget

Expert BlogUnited StatesArjun Krishnaswami

The Department of Energy is the largest public funder of clean energy research and development and houses critical efforts to support states and cities and deploy clean energy and energy efficiency.

Fracking Banned in the Delaware River Basin!

Expert BlogNew York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DelawareMarisa Guerrero, Kimberly Ong
The historic vote, made today by the Delaware River Basin Commission, signals a strong stance in favor of a fossil fuel–free future.

New Stretch Code Will Mean Low-Carbon Buildings

Expert BlogUnited StatesLauren Urbanek

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) improves the energy efficiency of new buildings but does not go so far to directly address their climate emissions.

Flip the Switch: Healthy Buildings Key to Climate Success

Expert BlogUnited StatesAlejandra Mejia Cunningham

A new NRDC fact sheet released today explains how a transition from fossil fuels used in homes that is crucial to fighting the climate crisis can also make our communities healthier and more economically robust.

Bristol Bay Tribes Target Pebble Mine in New Ad

Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

United Tribes of Bristol Bay ran a full-page ad today in Politico urging President Biden to stop the Pebble Mine and protect Bristol Bay.

The Other Solution to Texas’ Woes: Efficiency and Heat Pumps

Expert BlogTexasPierre Delforge, Alejandra Mejia Cunningham

As Texans continue to grapple with the devastation from recent winter storms, weatherization and modern super-efficient heating technology are powerful tools that can ease the stress on the electric grid and help Americans stay safe and comfortable.

Taking the Gloves Off in California Battle Over Oil

Expert BlogCaliforniaAnn Alexander

Armed with millions of dollars to pay lobbyists and a well-oiled astroturf machine to create the illusion of public support, the state's oil industry has successfully leaned on the state’s legislators to stay away from any meaningful reform efforts.

What Texas Teaches Us About Good Governance

Expert BlogTexasMitchell Bernard

The extreme cold snap and the disaster it brought to the state is a reminder of the importance of good governance in a modern society—and the danger we court when we pursue policies untethered to the public interest.

Deb Haaland is Ideal Choice for Interior Secretary

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is set today to hold a hearing on the nomination of Rep. Debra Haaland, D-NM to be Secretary of the Interior.