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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.

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

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…

As Miami Battles Sea-Level Rise, This Artist Makes Waves with His “Underwater Homeowners Association”

December 6, 2018 PerspectivesFlorida, United StatesPatrick Rogers

Xavier Cortada’s elevation markers are a colorful yet painful reminder of what Floridians stand to lose from climate change.

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…

Michigan Leads Midwest in Rural Clean Energy Boom

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez

A new NRDC report shows that clean energy makes up a greater share of jobs in the rural places in Michigan than in any other Midwestern state, with 1 out of every 24 rural jobs in clean energy industries.

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…

Trump Administration Eases Emissions Standards for New Coal Plants

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogNRDC

The EPA’s move will increase planet-warming carbon emissions at a time when rest of the world is trying to fight climate change.

California Seeks to Fortify Against Federal Rollbacks

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogAnnie Notthoff, Jon Colmenares

Despite Dire Climate Reports, Trump’s EPA Drags Us Backward

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogLissa Lynch

Lately just about every other week there’s both a new scientific report warning about the urgent dangers of climate change and a new proposal from the Trump administration rolling back climate protections. Today, Trump’s Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler released…

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.

NRDC & Allies Sue Trump Administration to Protect Giraffes

December 6, 2018 Expert BlogElly Pepper

Today NRDC and our partners filed suit against the Trump administration for failing to respond to our petition asking them to protect giraffes under the Endangered Species Act.

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.