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On California’s Fires, More Smoke and Mirrors From Trump

November 8, 2019 Latest NewsCaliforniaJeff Turrentine

While the state smoldered, the president lashed out at Governor Newsom—and completely ignored the role played by climate change.

Mayor Lyda Krewson Is Leading the Fight on Climate Change

November 8, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, MissouriStefan Schaffer

St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson made a pretty audacious announcement at an October 22 event on climate change at Washington University: the city has made so much progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, she thinks it is time to set…

Food Matters in Baltimore: Reimagining Waste Into Wealth

November 7, 2019 ReportBaltimore

Nearly one in four Baltimore residents does not have a reliable supply of food, more than twice the national average. By beginning to address food waste in a holistic way—through prevention, rescue, and redistribution—the city can start to reduce disposal…

CA Approves $55M for EV Charging at Parks, Beaches & Schools

November 7, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaMiles Muller, Max Baumhefner

NRDC's Approach: Reduction First and Carbon Offsets Second

November 7, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesMaria McCain

While NRDC continues to make progress towards their sustainability goals they purchase carbon offsets and Water Restoration Certificates® using strict criteria.

Indiana Dunes Finally Gets Its Due, but Conservationists Are Clamoring for More

November 7, 2019 DispatchIndianaSusan Cosier

After a century of advocacy, the Hoosier State has a national park, and its immense popularity is making a case for more protected lakeshore.

Food Matters in Denver: Sustained Momentum and Opportunity for Growth

November 7, 2019 ReportDenver

The rapidly growing Mile High City has become a regional hub for innovative and sustainable business development, and boasts a strong food and agricultural economy and ambitious climate goals.

Assessing Progress on Food Waste Interventions at the City Level

November 7, 2019 Policy GuideUnited States

Cities engaging in food waste initiatives are increasingly interested in assessing how effective those initiatives are, in order to determine where to allocate current and future resources for food waste policies and programs.

Groups Release New Antibiotics Standard for Beef & Pork

November 7, 2019 Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD

Just release standards lay out out what truly "responsible" antibiotic use on beef feedlots should look like.

Food Donations from Farms Guide

November 6, 2019 Resource

In many communities, there is a particularly acute need for donation of fresh fruits and vegetables and other farm-fresh products,and whether growers live in surrounding areas or are part of the growing “urban ag” movement, they can play an important…

CalEPA’s Opportunity to Jump-Start Progress Away from Oil

November 6, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaAnn Alexander

Massachusetts Misses an Opportunity to Advance Climate Goals

November 6, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, MassachusettsKathy Harris

NRDC Defends Clean Air from Bill that Would Boost Industry Air Pollution

November 6, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

Newly proposed legislation would allow massive increases in dangerous air pollution from nearly 14,000 industrial emitting facilities across the United States, John Walke, a senior attorney and clean air director with the Natural Resources Defense Council, told the Senate Committee…

7th NRDC Annual Energy Report: Clean Opportunities and Dirty Challenges, Emissions Rising

November 6, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

The United States is making significant clean energy advances, and well over half of the population now lives in states with climate pollution reduction targets, but the expansion of fracked gas and oil infrastructure threatens to derail America’s climate progress…

10 Tips for a Sustainable Friendsgiving

November 6, 2019 Expert BlogAndrea Collins

The holiday season is a ripe opportunity for us to commit to a lifestyle that matches our green values, incorporate sustainability into our traditions, and set a good example for the next generation. Here are 10 tips to incorporate sustainability…