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Westerman Bill Would Gut Environmental Review, Silence Communities, and Empower Polluters

July 25, 2025 ReactionUnited States, Washington, D.C.

House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman introduced legislation that would deliver the most sweeping rollback of the National Environmental Policy Act since the law was enacted more than 50 years ago.

Turning Pavement into Electric Truck Charging Stations

July 24, 2025 Expert BlogCaliforniaCarter Rubin

California prioritizes 500 new truck charging ports, providing a model for other states. 

Public Advocacy Groups Take Trump Administration to Court for Illegal Coal Plant Extension

July 24, 2025 Press ReleaseMichigan

Today, nine public advocacy groups led by the Sierra Club and Earthjustice filed a petition for review at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in response to the Department of Energy’s unlawful and unreasonable extension…

Major ICJ Ruling is a Key Milestone to Spur Global Climate Action

July 24, 2025 ReactionInternational

In a dramatic ruling, the International Court of Justice opened the door to global lawsuits over climate change impacts.

The Toxic Assault on Your Right to Breathe Safe Air

July 23, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesEmily Davis, John Walke

The Trump administration is moving to save corporations money at the expense of public health and air quality.  

UN Secretary General Calls on the World to “Be Bold” in Climate Fight

July 22, 2025 ReactionNew York City

United Nations Secretary General Guterres delivered a major address on the need for more aggressive climate action to world leaders and UN representatives today, in the runup to a September deadline for countries to unveil their national climate targets.

PJM Auction Results in Higher Prices for Ratepayers in 13 States

July 22, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Capacity prices in PJM Interconnection, the largest US power grid, increased from $14.7 billion to $16.1 billion, to be paid by ratepayers in 2026 and 2027.

Electric vs. Gas Cars: Is It Cheaper to Drive an EV?

July 21, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Chances are, yes. Here’s how to be sure.

Congress Is Targeting the DOE’s Innovation Pipeline: U.S. Consumers Will Pay the Price

July 21, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesSangina Wright

The House Energy and Water Development bill will cut what works.

Liquefied Natural Gas 101

July 18, 2025 GuideUnited States, InternationalBrian Palmer

What is it? Why is it? And what does it mean for the climate?

New DOI Policy Could "Snuff Out Renewable Energy" on Public Lands

July 17, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States, Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of the Interior put in place new policies that could effectively ban renewable energy development on public lands.

Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found Above EPA Thresholds in Tap Water Serving Tens of Millions of People Across USA

July 17, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

The EPA nevertheless poised to roll back PFAS water standards.

Public Service Commission Abandons NYC Transmission Line Essential for Offshore Wind Energy

July 17, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York City

The New York State Public Service Commission today withdrew the New York City Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need, abandoning efforts to develop a transmission line to connect multiple offshore wind farms to provide clean energy and meet growing demand.

Protect the public from flesh-dissolving chemicals!

PetitionUnited States

Exposing just 1 percent of your skin to hydrogen fluoride (HF) can lead to death. Yet this dangerous chemical is used by more than 40 oil refineries, putting 19 million people in danger. And the EPA is refusing to protect…

From Shadows to Light: Spotlighting Major Companies in the U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Industry

July 17, 2025 Expert BlogUnited States, Louisiana, TexasJamie Lee, Susan Lee

NRDC releases informational cards that seek to hold the LNG industry in the U.S. accountable.