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PA Attorney General Calls for New Protections Against Fracking Industry

June 25, 2020 Press ReleasePennsylvania

Attorney General Josh Shapiro today unveiled a new report that examines the shortcomings of existing fracking regulations in Pennsylvania, chiefly the state’s lack of adequate safeguards to protect public health.

How NRDC Is Making Green Building Accessible

June 25, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesMaria McCain

The NRDC Design and Construction Protocols is an open resource that puts sustainability and wellness in reach for all construction projects.

Flint Map Shows Progress, Reveals Where Lead Likely Remains

June 25, 2020 Expert BlogFlint, MichiganStacy Woods

New map documents progress of pipe removal program and offers residents critical information to protect their health

Energy Efficiency Reform Is Needed to Reach All Communities

June 24, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesLara Ettenson

As energy efficiency advocacy intersects housing, energy, and employment systems built on policies that disproportionately burden low-income people and communities of color, it’s important to ask: how are energy efficiency policies, programs, and processes perpetuating inequities from systemic racism and…

Financing Electric Mobility Transition in India

June 24, 2020 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

Electric mobility in India is poised for strong growth, despite the near-term challenges.

Papier hygiénique et changements climatiques: Le NRDC fait le point sur la « Problématique du papier hygiénique » en classant les différentes marques selon leur durabilité

June 24, 2020 Press Release

De nouveaux gagnants et les mêmes vieux perdants au classement du papier hygiénique du NRDC

The Issue With Tissue 2.0

June 24, 2020 Expert BlogCanadaShelley Vinyard

Tissue companies are flushing away our forests and our future by making toilet paper from ancient forests essential to the climate fight. The Issue With Tissue 2.0 grades at-home tissue products on their impact on the climate crisis.

Toilet Paper Is Driving the Climate Crisis with Every Flush

June 24, 2020 Expert BlogCanada, United StatesJennifer Skene

Despite the fact that we have only a matter of years left to act to avoid catastrophic climate change, tissue companies driving a tree-to-toilet pipeline and flushing away this essential climate ally.

Toilet Paper and Climate Change: NRDC’s Updated “Issue With Tissue” Ranks Brands on Sustainability

June 24, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today released an updated analysis of the climate impacts caused by the “tree to toilet” pipeline destroying the climate-critical Canadian boreal forest. The “Issue with Tissue 2.0” report includes a new sustainability ranking for toilet…

How Trump Marked Nat’l Oceans Month: Axing Ocean Protections

June 24, 2020 Expert BlogEast, United StatesBrad Sewell

By the stroke of a pen, the most environmentally-ruinous leader in the country’s history added the only marine national monument off the continental U.S. to his fire sale of the nation’s natural heritage.

Warming Up the Car: Va Takes a Step to Lower Rates with EVs

June 23, 2020 Expert BlogVirginiaKathy Harris, Walton Shepherd

EVs will deliver bill-saving benefits to everyone that uses the electric grid.

Sustainable Design in NRDC's Washington, D.C. Office

June 23, 2020 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Maria McCain

Join us on Tuesday, July 14th for a virtual open house at our newly renovated Washington, D.C. office!

Bringing the Outdoors In: The Benefits of Biophilia

June 23, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesMaria McCain

Biophilic design has been found to support cognitive function, physical health, and psychological well-being.

Indigenous-Led Land Protection Is Key to Canada’s Future

June 23, 2020 Expert BlogCanadaJennifer Skene

A truly just, sustainable future is impossible without centering the leadership, vision, and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples.

All Californians Deserve Clean Tech Access: Keep EPIC Funded

June 23, 2020 Expert BlogCaliforniaSergio Sanchez Lopez

It's crucial to continue supporting the development of technologies that contribute to our clean energy goals while helping low-income communities save money and continued access to the benefits of technological advancements.