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Unprecedented: Pennsylvania’s RGGI Repeal

December 5, 2025 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaRobert Routh

What does this action mean for the state's climate policy, especially given the governor's recent package of energy bills and rising electricity prices across the region?

We Must Keep Protecting Ourselves from Flint’s Aging Drinking Water System

December 5, 2025 StatementFlintAddie Rolnick

We all wish the water crisis was behind us, but we are not yet done—here's how to stay safe. 

Meet the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 5, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

It’s one of the biggest climate players that you’ve (probably) never heard of.

1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

December 5, 2025 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen

Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same. 

Illinois Serves as a Beacon of Hope for Climate Action in the Face of Federal Attacks

December 4, 2025 Expert BlogIllinoisKari Ross

The CRGA Act is a win for accelerating our transition to a clean energy future, expanding jobs, protecting consumers from volatile price spikes, and investing in Illinois residents.

Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA Final Rule That Delays Methane Pollution Protections from Oil and Gas Industry

December 4, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

The unlawful delay ignores health risks, energy waste, and widespread opposition.

Virginia Leaders Can Act Now to Blunt Rising Energy Bills, New Analysis Finds

December 4, 2025 Press ReleaseVirginia

As Virginia residents face steeply rising electricity bills, a new independent analysis finds that state leaders can take immediate steps that could cut the average Virginia household’s power bill by 18 percent.

California’s Major Wins and Losses for Climate, Clean Air, Toxics and Health

December 3, 2025 BackgrounderCaliforniaVictoria Rome

Despite some setbacks, NRDC and our partners successfully advanced numerous bills to address the climate crisis, foster clean energy, address electricity affordability, and more.

NHTSA Moves to Gut Fuel Economy Rules

December 3, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Trump administration’s plan would mean drivers pay more at the pump—and the oil industry gets a windfall.

Hitting a Moving Target: Planning for Grid Investments Driven by Load Growth

December 2, 2025 BackgrounderCaliforniaJordan Brinn, Mohit Chhabra

NRDC analysis shows how to cost-effectively prepare the grid for the electrification of vehicles and buildings. 

Climate Change Is Flooding Vermont—Who Should Pay for It?

December 2, 2025 DispatchVermontBill Donahue

In mountain valleys and riverside villages, residents bail out their homes and businesses—and hope that fossil fuel companies can help cover the costs.

EPA Gives Oil Industry Another Free Pass to Keep Polluting

December 1, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

The EPA finalized rules delaying cuts in methane leaks from the oil and gas sector, the latest in a series of massive Trump administration giveaways to the fossil fuel industry.

COP30: World Continues to Take Action on Climate

November 26, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalYamide Dagnet, Sameer Kwatra, Jake Schmidt, Jennifer Skene, Dr. Adelle Thomas, Joe Thwaites

Even with some bumps along the way, countries across the globe rallied behind the need to accelerate the transition toward a climate-resilient, fossil fuel–free, prosperous economy.

Trump’s EPA Abandons Defense of National Soot Standard that Saves Lives

November 25, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Abandoning soot standards would cause more asthma attacks, heart disease, and early death—especially in vulnerable communities.

Advancing Food Rescue Guide

November 24, 2025 Policy GuideUnited States

This guide includes a report with recommendations for municipalities to advance food rescue and insights and resources to help cities conduct food rescue landscape assessments of their own.