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Stellar Energy Efficiency Programs Cut Costs and Pollution

February 11, 2019 Expert BlogLara Ettenson

Even as climate change indicators grow increasingly ominous, with 2018 marking the fourth-warmest year in a row on record, you needn’t look further than actions you can take in your home or business to combat climate change. That’s the conclusion…

Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Restore Protections to the Arctic Refuge

February 11, 2019 Press ReleaseArctic

Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) is introducing a bill today that would restore protections to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

New Mexico Embraces Transition to 100% Clean Energy

February 8, 2019 Expert BlogNoah Long

Legislative leaders and the Governor released new legislation to set the state on a target to 100% clean energy.

Attaining the 2030 Agenda: WSDS India 2019

February 8, 2019 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

Challenge Cities on Track to Beat Their Paris Climate Target

February 8, 2019 Expert BlogAmanda Eaken, Kimi Narita

These cities are leading the way forward in the fight against climate change, and they can have a powerful impact.

Why Is HUD Ghosting America’s Hurricane-Ravaged Communities?

February 8, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

The Trump administration promised $16 billion to help places like Texas, Puerto Rico, and Florida weather future storms. Now, nearly a year later, it won’t even return their calls.

Washington State v. Trump in Fight to Save Salmon, Orcas

February 8, 2019 Expert BlogGiulia C.S. Good Stefani

Catalyzing Clean Energy Innovation

February 8, 2019 Expert BlogJackie Wong, Arjun Krishnaswami

U.S. energy innovation has led the world for decades—but the urgency of climate change calls upon us to increase federal investment in clean energy innovation by at least two to three times, and to accelerate the pace at which we…

Luka Sabbat and Milk Team Up with NRDC on Provocative Climate Change Exhibition

February 8, 2019 Press ReleaseNew York City

“Unfortunately, Ready to Wear” visualizes a future changed by the lack of action against climate change, a future that younger generations are determined to prevent

Green New Deal Rises to Scale of Climate Challenge

February 7, 2019 Expert BlogAliya Haq

After dire climate reports and devastating wildfires, hurricanes, and floods affecting Americans across the country, it's a breath of fresh air to see leaders working toward climate solutions to protect us today and ensure our kids don’t inherit a climate…

Jeopardizing Michigan’s Climate and Health Outlook

February 7, 2019 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez

Michigan’s House voted against Governor Whitmer’s executive order that would better position the government to protect the health and safety of families across the state. The move is more than tone deaf, it’s dangerous, especially as NRDC’s new report underscores…

Food Matters Fact Sheet: Empowering Cities to Tackle Food Waste

February 7, 2019 Fact SheetUnited StatesElizabeth Balkan

NRDC’s Food Matter’s initiative partners with cities to reduce food waste by 15 percent within five years through a set of innovative policies and programs.

A British Company Names a Wormlike Amphibian After President Trump

February 7, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

In an auction, EnviroBuild paid $31,250 for the species’ naming rights. (Not everyone is happy about that.)

NYISO’s Flawed Plan Threatens to Slow Energy Storage

February 7, 2019 Expert BlogMiles Farmer

The market for energy storage is poised for rapid growth in New York, but progress could be stymied. A flawed plan from NYISO, the state’s electricity grid operator, threatens to slow the integration of these promising new technologies into the…

Pittsburgh Agrees to Terms for Tackling Its Lead-Contaminated Water

February 7, 2019 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaNRDC

The settlement will protect the health of the city’s residents, who have been dealing with lead contamination issues for years.