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Panel: Industrial Activity and Climate in Canada's Boreal

May 23, 2019 Expert BlogJosh Axelrod

Expert panelists joined NRDC to host a webinar examining the harmful climate effect of widespread industrial activity taking place across Canada's boreal forest.

Energy Code Development Begins: Focus on Residential

May 23, 2019 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek, Ed Osann

Nature’s Call Just Got Louder. Charmin, It’s for You.

May 23, 2019 Expert BlogJennifer Skene

Wendy’s Burgers Made With “Old-Fashioned” Antibiotics Policy

May 23, 2019 Expert BlogLena Brook

It’s time for the fast-food giant to do its part in fighting one of today’s greatest global health threats.

EPA Plan on Rocket Fuel in Drinking Water Will Make You Sick

May 23, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed standard to limit perchlorate in drinking water that will gravely threaten public health. The agency’s plan comes after a decade of delay and a lawsuit by NRDC compelling it to set a standard…

It’s Time to Expand the EV Tax Credit

May 23, 2019 Expert BlogDan West

Climate action can happen at the federal level right now. That is why we urge members of Congress to pass a tax extenders package this year—one that includes an expansion of the EV tax credit.

The Student Activist Fighting Pittsburgh’s Dirty Industry

May 23, 2019 DispatchPittsburghCourtney Lindwall

Anaïs Peterson is busy organizing, educating, and ushering in a new era of environmentalism in the Steel City.

Congress Charges Ahead on Energy Storage

May 22, 2019 Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami

The cost of energy storage is plummeting, and Congress is moving to help storage technologies along. Two bipartisan energy storage innovation bills released today would help advance energy storage technologies and accelerate development of new solutions to meet the emerging…

Vermont Joins HFC Phase-Down Club

May 22, 2019 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

State Efficiency Standards Are Good For Everyone

May 22, 2019 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek

Denver Doesn’t Want Its Edible Bounty to Go to Waste

May 22, 2019 DispatchDenverLora Shinn

Food waste and food insecurity are two sides of the same coin. This creative initiative aims to tackle both.

Organic Farming Keeps Toxic Pesticides Off Our Plates

May 22, 2019 Expert BlogAllison Johnson

It’s not unusual for residues of toxic pesticides to be found on our food. Organic offers a safer option.

Report: “A Green New Deal for Renters” Is Possible

May 21, 2019 Expert BlogMaria Stamas, Michele Knab Hasson

A new report makes a strong case for Los Angeles leaders to reassess the city’s investments in energy efficiency programs to ensure they better serve affordable housing residents who remain deeply underserved by these services. Such investments could save low-income…

The Philippines Rallies Behind a “Feisty” Dwarf Buffalo

May 21, 2019 DispatchInternationalJason Bittel

From lowland Filipinos and indigenous groups to international conservation organizations, everyone is getting in line to save the critically endangered tamaraw.

Big Oil Bill Pushes Extreme Criminal Penalties in Illinois

May 21, 2019 Expert BlogJ.C. Kibbey

Big fossil fuel companies are pushing a "pipeline protest" bill in Illinois (HB 1633) that would chill free speech and impose unnecessary and extreme criminal penalties for peaceful protests.