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Energy Department Wants to Abandon Radioactive Waste

January 9, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Natural Resources Defense Council and other environmental groups ripped into the Department of Energy today for its plan to give itself the authority to abandon or improperly dispose of high-level radioactive waste. More than 100 million gallons of this…

A Small Town’s Battle Against Radioactive Fracking Waste

January 9, 2019 DispatchKentuckyAustyn Gaffney

After an illegal dumping of close to 2,000 tons of dangerous sludge and contaminated materials across the street from two schools, a Kentucky community struggles with what to do next.

Virginia Board Approves More Air Pollution in Minority Community

January 8, 2019 Press ReleaseVirginia

After twice delaying action to gather more demographic information, the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board today voted to approve an air pollution permit that Dominion Energy needs to build a gas compressor station in the African American community of Union…

A New Call to National Climate Action

January 8, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

With the 116th Congress, we now have renewed hope in a legislative branch that is ready to tackle the greatest global threat of our time.

Gov. Wolf’s Unprecedented Executive Order Puts Climate and Clean Energy on Front-Burner

January 8, 2019 Press ReleasePennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf today announced an unprecedented executive order that puts climate change on the front-burner and protects the health of Pennsylvanians. For the first time in Keystone State history, the Executive Order will set statewide targets to slash…

Minnesotans, It’s Your Turn to Stop the Flow of Tar Sands Oil

January 8, 2019 DispatchMinnesotaSusan Cosier

The Line 3 pipeline project has kept a low profile, but the stakes couldn’t be higher for the indigenous communities it threatens—and our climate.

Climate Change Won't Play Fair When It Comes to Kids' Health

January 8, 2019 Expert BlogClare Morganelli

Climate change negatively affects the health of our youngest generations, and these impacts are made worse by factors like race, socioeconomic status, and geographic location.

Pennsylvania Prioritizes Climate, Shedding Its Fossil Fuel Past

January 8, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

Governor Wolf’s unprecedented executive order aligns the state with the Paris Agreement while also protecting residents’ health.

On the Trail of the Odd and Elusive Platypus

January 7, 2019 Latest NewsInternationalJason Bittel

Scientists turn to eDNA to unlock the secrets of one of Australia’s most ancient animals—whose future may be going under.

We Need Our Federal Workers on the Job

January 7, 2019 Expert BlogJohn Bowman

Our public servants undertake many tasks that we don’t often notice: They clear ice off the roads in national forests and ensure the local toxic Superfund site is being cleaned up; they inspect our drinking water systems and make sure…

China Customs Cracks Down on Trafficking of Totoaba Swim Bladders

January 4, 2019 Press ReleaseChina, Mexico

The smuggling of endangered species’ organs threatens the vaquita

Finally, a Legislative Check on a Runaway White House

January 4, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

What the 116th Congress can do—starting right now—to block Trump’s anti-environment agenda.

McIntyre Led FERC With Independence, Fairness

January 3, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

Kevin McIntyre, the former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, died yesterday after a lengthy illness.

Vaquita on a Razor's Edge in 2019

January 3, 2019 Expert BlogZak Smith

Pelosi Election Sets Stage for Climate Action, Environmental Protection

January 3, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

Upon Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s election as House Speaker, Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, issued the following statement: