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House Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Arctic Refuge

February 11, 2019 Expert BlogNora Apter

A new bill led by Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) would halt the destructive oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge currently being rushed by the Trump administration, by repealing the controversial drilling provision tucked into the 2017…

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.

Attaining the 2030 Agenda: WSDS India 2019

February 8, 2019 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Settlement Points the Way for Cities Exposed to Lead-Tainted Drinking Water

February 7, 2019 Press ReleasePittsburgh

A coalition of local organizations advocating for safe, affordable water secured a major legal settlement that controls how Pittsburgh’s largest water utility will spend nearly $50 million to address high levels of lead in its drinking water, and limits 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.

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…

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.)