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Law Protecting Marine Mammals Turns 45, Congress To Kill It

November 15, 2017 Expert BlogTaryn Kiekow Heimer

How do you celebrate the 45th anniversary of the nation’s flagship law that has served as a bedrock for marine mammal protection and conservation? If you are NRDC and other groups, you celebrate its successes—the countless thousands of whales, dolphins…

LED Lighting Could Save Developing Countries $40 Billion/yr.

November 14, 2017 Expert BlogNoah Horowitz

Developing and emerging economies could save $40 billion worth of electricity and prevent 320 million metric tonnes of carbon pollution annually simply by transitioning to LED lighting, according to estimates from United Nation’s Environment. Today speakers at a side event…

Toward Harmony between Humans, Tigers and Leopards in China

November 14, 2017 Expert BlogChinaZack Strong

Congress: Biggest Attack on Marine Mammals in Decades

November 13, 2017 Expert BlogMichael Jasny

Puerto Rico and USVI Need Funding for Long-Term Solutions

November 13, 2017 Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami, Luis Martinez

The federal government should fund a thorough rebuilding effort that provides immediate relief while increasing resilience, reliability, and energy independence.

Too Coal-Hearted: Japan and Korea’s Support for Dirty Energy

November 13, 2017 Expert BlogHan Chen

Oregon Executive Order Charts a Course to Net Zero Buildings

November 13, 2017 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek

Oregon is the latest state to take major action to accelerate energy efficiency in buildings, thanks to a groundbreaking executive order (EO) signed by Governor Kate Brown that sets the state on a path to dramatically reduce water and energy…

Zinke Doubles Price to Parks, Gives Gifts to Polluters

November 13, 2017 Expert BlogTheo Spencer

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal in Collaboration with Prizeo Offer a Chance to Join Them at the London Opening Night of Hamilton to Benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council

November 13, 2017 Press ReleaseNew York

New York, NY —Lin-Manuel Miranda, his wife Vanessa Nadal, and Prizeo, the online platform that democratizes giving, announced today that they are offering the chance for one lucky fan and a guest to attend the West End opening night of…

Clean Transportation Could Turbocharge Northeast’s Economy

November 13, 2017 Expert BlogBruce Ho, Luke Tonachel

A clean and modern transportation system that gets people to work, school, recreation, and businesses safely and efficiently is a prerequisite for a robust economy in the 21st century.