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Bioenergy 101

June 5, 2019 GuideInternational, United StatesCourtney Lindwall

Some people tout bioenergy as a solution to our climate crisis. But take a closer look, and this plant and animal power doesn’t actually live up to its promise.

Latin America’s Air Pollution Impacts Climate and Health

June 5, 2019 Expert BlogChile, Columbia, InternationalAmanda Maxwell

Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk for health in the Americas, according to the World Health Organization. 

World Environment Day: Confronting the Climate Crisis

June 5, 2019 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal, Dr. Kim Knowlton, Dr. Vijay Limaye

NRDC works with partners in India to strengthen and scale climate resilience.

Disaster Zones Solar Panel Exemption Would Hurt Homeowners

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogPierre Delforge

During workshops on rebuilding in Paradise, community members overwhelmingly expressed support for adhering to current building standards that require solar panels on most new homes. As well they might – rooftop solar is a cost-effective tool for creating safer, more…

Everyone Wins: State-Level Programs That Spur Local Clean Energy Action

June 4, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesSamantha Wilt, Donna De Costanzo

States, cities, and towns are stepping forward in greater numbers to make climate and clean energy policy commitments, which are now more important than ever, given federal inaction and rollbacks.

Protecting California Waters From Oil: AB 936 Advances

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogCaliforniaJosh Axelrod

An important piece of oil spill legislation is moving through the California legislature that will help the state respond more effectively to spills of non floating oil.

First Amendment in the Crosshairs: Trump’s Latest Attacks

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogJosh Axelrod

The Department of Transportation has proposed legislation that mirrors anti-protest, anti-speech legislation that is sweeping the country with the backing of conservative think tanks.

BLM Ignores Risks in Race to Frack the Golden State

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogAnn Alexander

Antibiotics Off the Menu Coalition calls on Wendy’s to end antibiotic overuse in beef supply

June 4, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

Groups urge burger giant to join competitors such as McDonald’s and Shake Shack in doing their part to combat drug-resistant bacteria

How to Clean Up U.S. International Development Finance

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogDan West, Han Chen

Though the Trump Administration intends to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, the U.S. should still be committed to financing responsible low-carbon investment overseas.

Colorado Moves Forward to Increase Availabity of EVs

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogNoah Long, Dr. Simon Mui

Climate Science Is Not Mythology

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogRhea Suh

Trump and the GOP Congress are obsessed with undermining the climate crisis and the science behind it. This will cost us our future.

State Programs Can Support Local Climate Action

June 4, 2019 Expert BlogDonna De Costanzo, Samantha Wilt

State-level programs that provide assistance to communities to ramp up local action on climate and clean energy can result in big benefits, both for states and the localities they support.

On June 8, We Celebrate Our Oceans, Our Future

June 3, 2019 Expert BlogSarah Chasis

To save our planet, we must protect oceans. Celebrate our beautiful and mysterious oceans on World Oceans Day. And learn how NRDC is fighting for their future.

Disaster Relief Long Overdue for Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico

June 3, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

Congress passed a $19 billion package of aid for those hit by flooding this year and hurricanes last year after months of delay.