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Road from Paris: India’s Progress Toward Its Climate Pledge

December 10, 2018 Expert BlogSameer Kwatra, Anjali Jaiswal

India, the third largest emitter, and one of the largest economies in the world, is key to the success of the unprecedented effort to combat climate change. At the historic Paris climate talks in 2015, India had made an ambitious…

Combating Climate Change: Spotlight on India

December 10, 2018 Expert BlogSusan Casey-Lefkowitz

Celebrating the tenth year of NRDC’s engagement in India.

COP 24: California Announces its Ocean-Climate Contribution

December 10, 2018 Expert BlogSandy Aylesworth

Action on climate change must include protection and restoration of ocean ecosystems

A New Sheriff Is in Town: SCC Rejects Dominion's Pricey Plan

December 7, 2018 Expert BlogWalton Shepherd

Dominion regulators at the State Corporation Commission (SCC) showed full oversight strength today: the two-member Commission rejected Dominion's long-term, 15-year proposal on how it plans to meet its customers electricity needs.

Green Banks Are Driving Efficiency in Affordable Housing

December 7, 2018 Expert BlogBettina Bergöö

As market-oriented and mission-driven financial entities with expertise specifically in green investment, green banks are well positioned to help lenders assist affordable housing owners in taking advantage of the many benefits of high-efficiency building design and operation.

Judge Denies TransCanada Request for Pre-Construction Work on Keystone XL Pipeline

December 7, 2018 Press ReleaseMontana

Ruling Deals Yet Another Setback to Proposed Dirty Fossil Fuel Project

Holiday Shoppers, the Planet Needs You to Take It Easy With Next-Day Shipping

December 7, 2018 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalJeff Turrentine

Though some online retailers are taking steps to maximize fuel efficiency in their delivery fleets, consumers need to do their part, too.

Diverse Crowd Supports Largest Solar Project in Ohio History

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogDaniel Sawmiller

More than 160 people attended a public hearing on the need for two massive solar projects in Appalachian Ohio where 57 people testified in support of the projects and zero testified in opposition.

Renewable Energy Brings Economic Boost to Rural Communities

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami

A new NRDC report released today documents the impact of clean energy on the rural Midwest using employment data and case studies of the benefits of solar, wind, and energy efficiency projects. However, the figures and data only tell half…

New Report: Clean Energy Sweeps Across the Rural Midwest

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami

NRDC released a report today to document the impact of clean energy on the rural Midwest. The findings are clear: the remarkable clean energy growth that we are seeing across the country is bringing benefits to rural places throughout the…

Climate Report Proves Need for A Flood Protection Standard

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogJoel Scata

Per the Fourth National Climate Assessment, extreme flooding events are expected to become more frequent and intense due to climate change, causing substantial losses to infrastructure and property and impeding economic growth. Enacting a new federal flood protection standard could…

These Coloradans Want to Ditch Their Diesel School Buses

December 6, 2018 DispatchColoradoCorey Binns

Citing poor air quality and high asthma rates, local environmental advocates are pushing for a cleaner ride to school for their children.

Illinois Continues Momentum on Renewable Energy

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogSamuel Garcia

The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) continues to move forward with implementation of the state’s Adjustable Block Program for distributed generation and community solar projects.

Clean Energy Sweeps Across Rural America

December 6, 2018 ReportUnited StatesArjun Krishnaswami, Elisheva Mittelman

Clean energy deployment has expanded rapidly over the past decade, and the analysis in this report demonstrates that this growth has created jobs, supported infrastructure development, and provided new opportunities to build thriving economies throughout the rural Midwest.

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Failure to Protect Giraffes

December 6, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration for its failure to consider protections for Africa’s rapidly dwindling giraffe population under the Endangered Species Act.