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America’s Top Climate Diplomat: John Kerry

December 11, 2020 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

For President-elect Biden’s newly created—and much needed—cabinet-level position, Kerry’s passion and experience make him a perfect fit.

Investing in a Green Future: India’s Initiatives in Clean Energy Finance

December 11, 2020 Issue BriefIndia

Pandemic Puts Eviction Crisis Front and Center

December 10, 2020 NRDC in ActionUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

With pressure mounting, NRDC advocates are calling on lawmakers to step up protections for renters in the next relief package while also pushing for systemic changes that will help affordable housing stay that way.

Liane Randolph Appointed to CARB Chair

December 10, 2020 Expert BlogCalifornia, United States, InternationalDavid Pettit

CARB is a world-leading agency that has led the fight nationally and internationally to prevent climate change and to reduce air pollution that harms the health of our children and communities.

Is Your State Ready for the Health Harms of Climate Change?

December 10, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesJuanita Constible

Most states aren't sufficiently ready for the health harms of climate change. But there is a path forward.

New York Announces Historic Fossil Fuel Divestment Plan

December 9, 2020 Expert BlogNew YorkRich Schrader

In a historic move, New York State announced it will divest its $225 billion Common Retirement Fund from fossil fuels—among the largest pension fund divestments ever undertaken in the nation.

New York State Announces Historic Pension Fund Divestment

December 9, 2020 Press ReleaseNew York

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced that the $225 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund will divest from the riskiest oil and gas companies by 2025 and decarbonize by 2040

During Pandemic, EPA Aims to Undermine Clean Air Benefits

December 9, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a disingenuous way to calculate the costs and benefits of regulations under the Clean Air Act, aiming to limit EPA's future ability to adopt clean air health safeguards.

Why Florida Needs an Offshore Drilling Ban—One That’s Permanent

December 9, 2020 DispatchFloridaRobynne Boyd

While the state can take solace in the recent moratorium extension, its waters are still at risk from the devastating impacts of seismic testing.

No Evidence Protecting New England Ocean Gem Harmed Fishing

December 8, 2020 Expert BlogEast, United StatesBrad Sewell

This past June, President Trump rescinded the Monument’s commercial fishing prohibition, citing significant impacts on commercial fishing.

India Calls for Increased Clean Energy Investment

December 8, 2020 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

India, the world’s fourth largest renewable energy market, needs to significantly scale up investment if it has to meet its goals of increasing renewable energy capacity.

Public Transit Is in Crisis, but Essential to our Recovery

December 8, 2020 Expert BlogNew York City, Washington, D.C., San FranciscoAnn Shikany

Local and national advocates call on Congress to include emergency aid for transit in a relief package before 2020 ends.

Hydro-Highway Robbery: Reguemos Chile Would Benefit Agribusinesses at the Expense of the Environment, Small Farmers, and Indigenous Peoples

December 8, 2020 Issue BriefChileJessica Carey-Webb

As Chile rewrites its constitution, the country should invest instead in alternative projects that avoid the harmful anticipated impacts of this hydro-highway.

Creating a Plastics Free Future

December 8, 2020 Expert BlogInternationalZak Smith

Fossil-fuel derived single-use plastics are all part of the oil and natural gas industry’s war against people and wildlife and a business model that depends on producing an astronomical amount of environmental damage, including plastic pollution.

Federal Agencies Play Hot Potato on LNG Emissions

December 8, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesGillian Giannetti

NRDC’s analysis concludes that if American LNG exports expand as projected, it will be nearly impossible to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.