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More Than Half of Top 25 Restaurant Chains Commit to Responsible Antibiotics Use in Chicken, But Progress on Beef and Pork Still Lags

September 27, 2017 Press ReleaseNew York

More than half of the top 25 chain restaurants in the U.S. have taken steps to restrict the routine use of antibiotics in the production of the chicken they serve, according to a new scorecard released today by a group…

New Study: North Atlantic Right Whales In Dangerous Decline

September 27, 2017 Expert BlogGiulia C.S. Good Stefani

Tax Plan Would Gut Support for Public Health and Environmental Safeguards

September 27, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – President Trump and congressional Republicans released an outline of a tax reform proposal today that would cut tax rates for corporations and upper income Americans.

The Truth Behind Trump's Brazen Attempt to Kill the Clean Water Rule

September 27, 2017 Expert BlogJon Devine

The president's scheme is unlawful and reckless—and we're doing everything we can to stop it.

Methane and HFCs: Milestones on the Pathway to Safer Climate

September 27, 2017 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

Curbing methane and HFCs is critical to protecting our climate

Congress Must Go Big on Water Infrastructure

September 27, 2017 Expert BlogLarry Levine

NRDC Senior Attorney Larry Levine testified in Congress on Sept. 26, 2017, calling for major federal investment in water infrastructure to ensure all people have affordable access to safe and sufficient water and sewer services.

Hurricane Cleanup Is Putting Heat on American Workers

September 27, 2017 Expert BlogJuanita Constible

Extreme heat threatens the health of the workers picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

Water Infrastructure is a Threat to Public Health and the Environment

September 26, 2017 Press Release

The summer’s epic hurricanes have underscored the need for the federal government to make a major investment in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, Larry Levine, a senior attorney in NRDC’s Water Program, told Congress today.

Restaurant Chains Fail on Beef & Pork Antibiotics Policies

September 26, 2017 Expert BlogLena Brook

When it comes to chicken nuggets, we’ve seen incredible change when it comes to antibiotics use policies in a few short years—but burgers and bacon are another story.

A Roadmap to Low-Carbon Transportation

September 26, 2017 Expert BlogLuke Tonachel

Given that transportation one of America's leading sources of climate-warming pollution, there is no question that we must transition to low-carbon modes of travel to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

We Sued and Administration Backs Down on Transportation Rule

September 26, 2017 Expert BlogAmanda Eaken, Deron Lovaas

Green Your Coffee Habit

September 26, 2017 How-ToJillian Mackenzie

Our guide to buying greener beans, brewing with less waste, and avoiding all that packaging.

In Response to Lawsuit, Highway Administration Reinstates Transportation Clean Air Rule

September 25, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – In a big win for climate and clean air, the Federal Highway Administration today responded to a lawsuit brought by environmental groups by reinstating a federal requirement that state and local planners track and curb carbon pollution from…

The Effort to Replant the “Amazon of the South”

September 25, 2017 DispatchGeorgia, Florida, AlabamaRobynne Boyd

These Southerners are bringing the longleaf pine forest back—with some love, seeds, fire, and snakes.

Stronger RGGI Cuts Projected to Be Achieved at Low Cost

September 25, 2017 Expert BlogBruce Ho

A new analysis released by the nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) projects that electricity bills will fall compared to today’s levels, even as the states fulfill their commitment to cut RGGI’s power plant…