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The High Cost of P&G's Inaction

Expert BlogAshley Jordan, Shelley Vinyard
More than 100 days after P&G’s voting shareholders sent an overwhelming message to the company to stop fueling deforestation and forest degradation, P&G still has not announced an action plan. This delay is inexcusable and costly to communities, the planet…

Biden Executive Order Can Help U.S. End Fossil Fuel Finance

Expert BlogHan Chen
President Biden’s Executive Order put a spotlight on the need to end US support and financing for fossil fuels abroad. Here are my thoughts on how the Biden-Harris Administration can move forward quickly to adopt an ambitious climate finance plan…

Governor Whitmer Puts Families First in State of the State Address

Press ReleaseMichigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer in her State of the State address prioritized a multibillion-dollar pandemic relief plan to help Michigan families recover from the pandemic. Michigan families came first during her address that framed a common ground approach to confront the…

Launching America’s Reinvigorated Climate Agenda: Week One

Expert BlogJake Schmidt
This first week of the Biden-Harris administration is off to an impressive start on efforts to tackle the climate crisis. They have launched an all-hands-on-deck approach to mobilize America and the world towards greater climate action, less pollution, more jobs…

Biden’s Historic Action on 30x30

Expert BlogAlison Chase, Zak Smith, Helen O'Shea, Kate Poole
The president’s executive order puts America on the path of protecting 30 percent of its land and 30 percent of its ocean areas by 2030.

Biden Pauses Offshore Leasing

Expert BlogValerie Cleland
Today, in a sweeping executive order on climate change, the new administration placed a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing in federal waters and lands. This is such an important step in protecting the health of our oceans and…

30x30 Sets Stage for Joint US-Canada Leadership

Expert BlogJennifer Skene
After four years of an administration selling off national treasures and Tribal homelands to the highest bidder, the U.S. is making an investment in nature that will benefit people across the U.S. and the world. Today, the Biden Administration heeded…

Heat Action Plans 2021: Cool Roofs Challenge

Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal
The NDMA will lead states to ramp up with a new initiative this year “Heat Action Plans 2021: Cool Roofs Challenge. Heat Action Plans and community outreach have proven to be effective in reducing mortality on hot days enhancing community…

NV Clean Energy, Business Advocates Back Responsible Energy Planning Bill

Press ReleaseNevada
Nevada clean energy and business advocates announced today that they will support the Responsible Energy Planning bill in the 2021 Nevada state legislative session. This bill would require Nevada’s gas utilities to avoid wasteful and unnecessary gas spending and consider…

Biden Takes Bold Actions to Combat Climate Change

Press ReleaseUnited States
President Biden is expected to announce a robust and far-reaching package of actions today to combat dangerous climate change. The following are statements by experts at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) on key elements.

California's Important Leadership on 30x30

Expert BlogCaliforniaKate Poole

The multiple benefits of the 30x30 initiative are readily apparent and must be pursued with haste. A recent survey of California voters expressed overwhelming support for the national goal of protecting at least 30% of America's land, ocean areas, and…