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Biden’s A-Team of Climate & Environmental Champions

December 17, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

President-elect Joe Biden today introduced an environmental A-Team destined to make historic progress in fighting climate change and protecting public health.

NRDC CEO & President Gina McCarthy to Join Biden Administration

December 17, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

NRDC President & CEO Gina McCarthy has been hand-picked by President-elect Joe Biden to become the nation’s first-ever National Climate Advisor. This senior White House position, reporting directly to the president, will head the newly formed White House Office of…

Cities Are Leading the Way: 2020 Wins & Look Ahead

December 17, 2020 Expert BlogUnited States, Charlotte, Honolulu, Pittsburgh, St. LouisJay Orfield, Kimi Narita

Cities made tremendous progress in their climate challenge goals throughout a difficult 2020. Now, cities are eyeing all that is possible in the new year.

Central America’s 2020 Hurricane Season Previews Grim Future

December 17, 2020 Expert BlogInternationalJuanita Constible

Recent hurricanes in Central America are a stark reminder of the urgency of action to build the climate reslience of those most at risk.

Colorado Climate Action: Home Alone Edition

December 17, 2020 Expert BlogColoradoAriana Gonzalez

With the holiday season upon us and the new year just around the corner, now is the time to plan for next year’s climate action priorities. And what better plan than one inspired by the holiday classic Home Alone.

Gas Leaks—and It’s Worse Than We Thought

December 16, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesSheryl Carter

There is no question that gas extraction, production, and use is a significant contributor to our climate crisis, but just how bad it is depends a lot on how much the gas system leaks.

Los Angeles Edges Closer to Phasing Out Urban Oil Drilling

December 16, 2020 Expert BlogLos AngelesDamon Nagami

The Los Angeles City Council’s Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee earlier this month voted unanimously to pass a motion to pursue a citywide phase-out of oil drilling.

Lawsuit Launched to Protect Habitat for Critically Endangered Rusty Patched BumbleBee

December 16, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas today issued a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for refusing to designate critical habitat for…

The UK Must End Biomass Electricity Subsidies Now

December 16, 2020 Expert BlogInternationalSasha Stashwick

If Boris Johnson’s government is serious about investing in a green future, it should start by ending support for a charcoal-grey past.

Green Hydrogen: Let’s Get It Right From the Start

December 16, 2020 Expert BlogInternationalRachel Fakhry

This year saw a slew of global hydrogen announcements that earned it the title of “hottest new tech on the decarbonization block.”

How to Testify in Support of Composting in New York City

December 15, 2020 Expert BlogNew York CityEric A. Goldstein

Here’s how you can stand up for community composting and make your voice heard at Friday’s New York City Council hearing.

Energy Efficiency: Ohio's Hospitals and Low-Income Residents

December 15, 2020 Expert BlogOhioDaniel Sawmiller

Ohio's Hospitals and low-income residents have benefit greatly from energy efficiency programs. Still, Ohio lawmakers may choose to eliminate these programs and increase the energy burden—and electric bill—for both.

On Tap from DOE: Cold Showers and Wasted Water

December 15, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesEd Osann

The Trump administration sent decades of progress on water and energy efficiency for U.S. showers down the drain with a radically irresponsible and illegal rule for showerheads.

DOE Rule Invites Clothes Washers & Dryers to Use More Energy

December 15, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesEd Osann

The action puts at risk large efficiency gains in water and energy that save consumers money and comes just a month after the DOE did the same thing for new dishwashers.

Livestock Sales of Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine Continue to Rise; Urgent Action is Needed to Address this Public Health Threat

December 15, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new data today on national sales of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock in 2019. As overall sales rise, most drugs are once again going to the nation’s cattle and pig industries. Sales for…