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Why We Need to Improve the Sex Lives of Mussels

December 8, 2017 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

The United States has the greatest freshwater mussel diversity on the planet, but some populations haven’t reproduced in 100 years. This is bad news for humans, too.

Keeping Warm, Creating Jobs and Lowering Bills in NYC

December 8, 2017 Expert BlogPamela Rivera

Christie’s Last-Minute Nuclear Bailout Plans for New Jersey

December 8, 2017 Expert BlogDale Bryk

In the latest move to ram through a multibillion-dollar subsidy package for the state’s (currently thriving) nuclear plants, outgoing Governor Chris Christie is signaling that he won’t consider legislation that includes provisions to protect taxpayers and preserve New Jersey’s ability…

This Leader of the (Legal) Resistance Has Never Felt More Ready

December 7, 2017 NRDC in ActionWashington, D.C., Flint, Michigan, MaineJeff Turrentine

NRDC Chief Counsel Mitch Bernard takes on big polluters, climate deniers, and their powerful allies—including those who sit in the West Wing.

IL Low-Income Energy Programs Expand While Federal Cuts Loom

December 7, 2017 Expert BlogLaura Goldberg

India Green News: Intl Solar Alliance Enters into Force

December 7, 2017 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

Sealing & Insulation Cut Home Heating & Cooling Bills 15%

December 7, 2017 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek

With the official start of winter around the corner, you can save a nice chunk of change on your energy bills by simply sealing household air leaks and ensuring proper attic insulation levels. It will make your home more comfortable…

Livestock Antibiotic Sales Finally Start Declining After Years on Rise

December 7, 2017 Press ReleaseUnited States

For the first time in many years, sales of antibiotics important to human medicine for use in the livestock industry have dropped — down 14 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to new data released today by the FDA.

We’re Suing Trump Over His Illegal Attempt to Destroy Our National Monuments

December 7, 2017 Expert BlogNRDC

The president signed proclamations on Monday that would strip protections from Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.

Animal Antibiotic Sales Finally Drop, But Much Work Remains

December 7, 2017 Expert BlogAvinash Kar

The First Regional Ocean Plans: A One Year Review

December 6, 2017 Expert BlogAlison Chase

Methane Promises Are No Substitute for Rules

December 6, 2017 Expert BlogBriana Mordick

We welcome genuine efforts by industry to curb its methane and other air pollution, but this current effort falls far short of what’s needed and possible.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline: Economics and Manufacturing Jobs

December 5, 2017 ReportEast

A new expert analysis finds that there is no support for claims that a new natural gas pipeline will save consumers money, is needed to meet new natural gas demand, or will lead to additional opportunities for new manufacturing jobs.

Pipe Dreams: Economic & Jobs Myths of Natural Gas Pipelines

December 5, 2017 Expert BlogAmy Mall

As the Virginia State Water Control Board begins its deliberations on the Clean Water Act certification for ACP and MVP this week, it is increasingly clear that there is no need for either of these pipelines

NRDC, Groups Sue to Block Trump Action on Grand Staircase

December 5, 2017 Press ReleaseUtah

The Natural Resources Defense Council and partners have filed a lawsuit in federal court here challenging President Trump’s proclamation abolishing Grand Staircase-Escalante National monument.