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Wolves Get a Second Chance on a Great Lakes Island

June 27, 2018 DispatchMichiganSusan Cosier

In Isle Royale National Park, the Park Service makes a rare move to reverse a consequence of climate change.

EVs Can Do More Than Just Drive, They Can Help the Grid Too

June 27, 2018 Expert BlogPamela MacDougall

To effectively fight climate change, we need to address two of the biggest culprits of greenhouse gas emissions: electricity generation and transportation.

Catalytic Green Finance for Clean Energy Transition in India

June 27, 2018 Expert BlogSameer Kwatra

This week at the CEEW Renewable Energy Dialogue in Delhi, NRDC and partner Council on Energy Environment and Water are discussing key policy issues and market mechanisms to help unlock private investment to finance the Indian economy’s transition to a…

NYS Report: Significant Risks to AIM Pipeline

June 27, 2018 Expert BlogNew YorkRob Friedman

Pruitt Cozies Up to Pebble Mine, Hamstrings EPA Authority

June 27, 2018 Expert BlogTaryn Kiekow Heimer

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a memo proposing to gut his own authority under the Clean Water Act to block or restrict highly destructive projects, such as the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Janus Ruling Harms Us All

June 27, 2018 Expert BlogMarc Boom

The Janus decision is a blow to working people’s ability to protect themselves, their communities and the planet from problems too large to solve individually. This loss is one we will all end up feeling.

Pruitt Moves to End Protections from Waste Dumping

June 27, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

In his latest attempt to save his job, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced efforts today to limit EPA’s ability to stop highly destructive activities such as mountaintop-removal coal mining from destroying streams, estuaries or other rich water bodies.

Out, Loud, and Proud on the Peaks of the Pacific Northwest

June 27, 2018 DispatchWestPatrick Rogers

Mountaineering instructor Bam Mendiola—aka Backwoods Barbie—creates a space outdoors for queers and people of color.

i-Tree Eco Now Available in Mexico

June 27, 2018 Expert BlogErika Moyer

Probably one of the first things you think when you hear the word “trees” is a green and pristine forest, right? But, what about trees in cities? How important are they? Do we care about them in Latin America? I…

Los Angeles' Energy Utility Shares the Power

June 26, 2018 Expert BlogMaria Stamas

New funding will expand access to energy efficiency programs to multifamily housing renters

NRDC Sues EPA for Revoking Court-Approved Limits on HFCs

June 26, 2018 Expert BlogLissa Lynch

NRDC filed a lawsuit today against EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt for unlawfully revoking the agency’s limits on uses of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the super-potent climate-changing pollutants used in refrigeration, air conditioning, insulation, aerosols, and other products.

We Must Stop the Madness

June 26, 2018 Expert BlogRhea Suh

A just and respectful approach to immigration will become even more critical as the climate warms and the seas rise.

NRDC and NEW Caucus Take Newark to Court Over Dangerous Lead Levels

June 26, 2018 Expert BlogNRDC

The city’s drinking water crisis is putting residents’ health at risk.

Newark, State Officials Sued Over High Lead Levels in Drinking Water

June 26, 2018 Press ReleaseNewark

Two groups sued Newark and New Jersey state officials today, charging that their violations of federal law have resulted in dangerous lead levels in Newark’s drinking water.

The Hiker’s Guide to Leaving No Trace . . . and in One Piece

June 26, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesJillian Mackenzie

How to be responsible, pee responsibly, and handle animal encounters when you’re out in the wild, communing with nature.