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Fighting India’s Chronic Air Pollution Crisis

November 8, 2019 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

Settlements Constrain Efforts to Enlarge Shasta Dam

November 8, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaDrevet Hunt

California’s Attorney General, a coalition of fishing and environmental organizations that includes NRDC, and Westlands Water District settled lawsuits on terms that will help ensure Westlands does not assist with the ill-conceived plan to raise Shasta Dam.

Giving Thanks and Wasting Less

November 8, 2019 Expert BlogYvette Cabrera

Thanksgiving is a time for coming together at the same table to share delicious food with the people who matter most to you. Unfortunately, it has the added side effect of massive amounts of food, money and resources going to…

Increasing Public Awareness About Food Waste Prevention Guide

November 8, 2019 Policy GuideUnited States

Given the magnitude of consumer household food waste, cities can play an important role in both raising awareness and providing action-oriented strategies that consumers can implement in their homes to prevent food from being wasted in the first place.

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…

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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