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Reduce Electric Industry Uncertainty to Speed Climate Action

March 5, 2019 Expert BlogSheryl Carter

America’s cities and states have continued to make tremendous progress to increase clean energy and reduce climate pollution despite the Trump Administration’s efforts to push in the opposite direction. And many utilities also have been leaders, largely because it makes…

Portland Makes Strides to Cut Emissions and Move Beyond Four Wheels

March 4, 2019 DispatchPortland (Oregon)Becca Cudmore

The Rose City, a winner of the American Cities Climate Challenge, will reduce emissions as it revamps its transportation system—part of a new strategic plan called Central City in Motion.

San Diego Parking Reform Is a Win for Housing and Climate

March 4, 2019 Expert BlogCarter Rubin

Mayor Faulconer’s plan to right-size parking will spur walkable, transit-friendly communities for San Diegans.

Making It Easy to Create Healthy Energy Efficiency

March 4, 2019 Expert BlogMichele Knab Hasson

Creating the easiest way possible for those implementing energy upgrades is a key strategy in ensuring the heathiest materials are used where they are needed most.

Stop the War on Environmental Reviews: Protecting NEPA Protects our Planet

March 4, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesScott Slesinger

The Stealth Superbug Epidemic

March 4, 2019 Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD

New estimates are that more than162,000 people in the U.S. die each year from superbug infections—seven times higher than previous estimates.

Bioenergy and Resource Recovery

March 1, 2019 Resource

This paper discusses different green bank approaches to financing projects in the bioenergy and resource recovery sectors. The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of the technology and present examples of successful projects to share lessons learned…

LA Metro Directors Approve Congestion Pricing Study

March 1, 2019 Expert BlogCarter Rubin

Angelenos may soon enjoy cleaner air, faster transit and safer streets thanks to a plan to advance congestion pricing.

On World Wildlife Day (and Every Day) Protect the High Seas

March 1, 2019 Expert BlogLauren Kubiak

The theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day being “life below water” is apt—it’s recognizing the fact that so much life on earth lives in the ocean, and that we need to do a better job at protecting it.

Army Corps Releases a Slapdash Environmental Review of Alaska’s Pebble Mine

March 1, 2019 Latest NewsAlaskaCourtney Lindwall

But the proposed gold and copper mine’s catastrophic threats to the waterways, salmon, and people of Bristol Bay haven’t changed.

CEP Resource Library Shares 5+ Years of Lessons Learned

March 1, 2019 Expert BlogKatharine McCormick

Like Our Oceans, NRDC’s Marine Work Is Vast and Unforgiving

March 1, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalZak Smith

Trump’s Pick to Lead His New Climate Change Panel Says CO2 Has Been “Demonized”

March 1, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

The appointment of William Happer shows that as public opinion and government reports increasingly back climate science, deniers (including the president) are getting desperate.

It’s Time for Washington to Act on Climate

March 1, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

As Senate Democrats show unity in the call for climate action, it’s time for others to follow their lead to tackle the greatest environmental crisis we face today.

Standing Up For Clean Water

February 28, 2019 Expert BlogJon Devine