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When Art Mimics Highway Signage

October 9, 2018 PerspectivesNew York City, United StatesCourtney Lindwall

Caution: Climate change ahead.

Supreme Court Whiffs on Climate Change Fight

October 9, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Supreme Court today let stand a lower court ruling that allows the continued use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a powerful class of climate-damaging chemicals, in millions of consumer products ranging from air conditioners to aerosol sprays.

Leading Scientific Panel Shows Urgency of Political Action to Avoid Climate Chaos

October 9, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is scheduled to release its special report today underscoring the urgency to sharply reduce fossil fuel use and increase clean energy and efficiency worldwide to hold global warming to 1.5°C, or 2.7°Fahrenheit, and…

IPCC 1.5°C Report: A Call to Transform Our Energy System

October 7, 2018 Expert BlogInternational, United States, ChinaHan Chen

The IPCC Special Report on 1.5C calls for immediate reductions in coal, oil and gas to avoid lockin-in high-carbon infrastructure, and calls for a rapid scaling up of renewable energy.

With Kavanaugh Confirmed to the Supreme Court, Our Environment and Health Are at Risk

October 6, 2018 Expert BlogNRDC

The newest justice of America’s highest court could have a devastating impact on our wildlife, public lands, and our health for generations to come.

Kavanaugh Confirmation Shakes Public Confidence in Court’s Integrity

October 6, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, made the following statement in response to today’s Senate confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court:

Northam's Bold Energy Plan Can Vault VA Grid into Modern Era

October 5, 2018 Expert BlogWalton Shepherd

Federal Court Protects Northeast Canyons and Seamounts’ Marine Monument Status

October 5, 2018 Expert BlogNRDC

The decision is a major victory for the first and only monument in the Atlantic Ocean—and for all U.S. marine monuments.

FDA Bans Seven Food Additives that Cause Cancer

October 5, 2018 Expert BlogUnited StatesNRDC

Consumers will no longer have to worry about these hidden carcinogenic ingredients in their food.

EEFA Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day

October 5, 2018 Expert BlogKhalil Shahyd

The EEFA Coalition Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day

Report: $200M in Renters’ Bill Savings Left on the Table

October 5, 2018 Expert BlogMaria Stamas

A report released today by the Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) coalition finds a large amount of energy efficiency and bill savings could be delivered to California’s low-income families with high energy cost burdens, but are currently being left on…

Celebrating Energy Efficiency Day in Missouri

October 5, 2018 Expert BlogLaura Goldberg

Getting an Energy Efficiency Boost in Georgia

October 5, 2018 Expert BlogGeorgiaLamisa Chowdhury

Building owners—with a leg up from enlightened power companies—can make a difference in their residents’ health and quality of life through energy efficiency upgrades, especially when it comes to multifamily affordable housing.

Federal Court Delivers Major Victory for Oceans, National Monuments

October 5, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

A federal court today dismissed an industry challenge to the first marine national monument in the U.S. Atlantic Ocean.

Michigan Can’t Wait for EPA to Take Action on PFAS Contamination

October 5, 2018 Press ReleaseMichigan

State should “step into vacuum” created by EPA’s inability to do its job