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Tell the EPA to protect bees from toxic pesticides!

PetitionUnited States

Bees and other pollinators are dying at an alarming rate from toxic pesticides called neonics. Fewer bees means less food, and that could lead to increasing food costs, reduced access to healthier foods, and food scarcity.

Combating Illegal Fishing and Leveling the Playing Field for Our Nation’s Fisheries: Opportunities for U.S. Leadership

June 3, 2025 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalMolly Masterton

As we head into National Ocean Month, this is a key moment to take stock of policies to combat the global illegal fishing crisis and the terrible costs it exacts.

Time for Governor Hochul to Sign the Lawn Mower Rebate Bill

June 3, 2025 Expert BlogNew YorkRich Schrader

This bill will create a rebate program for residents and companies changing from gasoline-driven mowers and leaf blowers to electric-battery driven ones.

Trump Administration Moves to Strip Western Arctic Protections, Opening the Door to Expanded Drilling

June 2, 2025 ReactionArctic

The Trump administration today proposed rescinding critical protections for 13 million acres in the Western Arctic.

Voluntary Lead Testing Leaves Kids Exposed

June 2, 2025 ReportUnited StatesCorinne Bell

NRDC’s new study shows voluntary testing programs are ineffective, filters are our best option to protect kids.

Illinois Misses Chance to Lower Energy Bills and Create Jobs with Energy Bill Non-vote

May 31, 2025 Press ReleaseIllinois

The Illinois legislature failed to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, a comprehensive energy bill that would have advanced utility-scale battery storage, set robust clean energy targets, and enhanced energy efficiency investments to continue the state’s energy…

DOE Orders Another Zombie Fossil Fuel Plant to Stay Online

May 31, 2025 Press ReleasePennsylvania, United States

The U.S. Department of Energy issued an order to mandate that a dirty and outdated power plant outside of Philadelphia continue operating beyond its planned closure, a week after issuing a similar order in Michigan.

Appeals Court Allows Block on Administration’s Unlawful Reorganization of the Federal Government to Continue

May 31, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States, Washington, D.C.

Denies Trump request to overturn injunction in case brought by massive coalition of labor unions, nonprofits, cities, and counties.

7 Ways to Flood-Proof Your House

May 29, 2025 How-ToUnited States, Texas, South Carolina, West VirginiaMary Talbot

As floods become more frequent and severe with climate change, protecting your home becomes even more crucial. Here’s how to assess your risk—and make sure you’re prepared for the worst.

Colorado Governor Polis Signs Bill to Encourage Cleaner Construction

May 29, 2025 Press ReleaseColorado

A bipartisan bill to incentivize embodied carbon emissions reductions for construction materials was signed into law by Governor Jared Polis.

Attacks on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Threaten Workers and Families

May 29, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Jennifer Sass

NIOSH recently lost around 90 percent of its staff, practically ending 50 years of its work aimed at protecting workers from getting sick, maimed, or killed on the job

What the USDA’s Emergency Logging Map Gets Dangerously Wrong

May 28, 2025 BackgrounderUnited StatesDr. Dawn Woodard, Dr. Matthew McKinzie, Gabrielle Berthel

This isn’t just bad policy—it’s a mess.

As the EPA Downsizes, Our Health Could Suffer 

May 28, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

The Trump administration sidelines the scientists studying the health risks of environmental toxins—and leaves an opening for polluters.

FERC Approves Polluting LNG Export Terminal

May 27, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Federal Energy Regulatory Committee reapproved the Calcasieu Pass 2 liquefied natural gas export terminal on Friday, essentially greenlighting the polluting project.

NRDC Announces Julie Cerqueira as Chief Program Officer

May 27, 2025 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Former senior official from the Biden administration and executive director of the U.S. Climate Alliance to join NRDC’s leadership team.