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New Federal Bill Would Ban Pesticide Toxic to Kids

Press Release
WASHINGTON – A bill introduced in the Senate today would protect children nationwide by banning chlorpyrifos—a pesticide linked to learning disabilities—from use on U.S. fruits and vegetables.

Federal Court Backs NY Power to Move to Lower CO2 Energy Mix

Expert BlogMiles Farmer
For the third time in less than a month, a federal court has affirmed states’ broad authority to advance their chosen energy supply mix. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a challenge from fossil…

Seeking Higher Ground: Climate Smart Solutions to Flooding

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore

Under FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), some of the most flood-prone properties in the country have been repeatedly rebuilt even when it would be less expensive to help homeowners move to higher ground.

Halt Seismic Blasting Permits

Expert BlogMichael Jasny
Today, on behalf of ourselves, our members, and many other environmental groups, we’re submitting an 85-page comment letter to the Trump administration opposing seismic blasting in the Atlantic.

What Is the National Flood Insurance Program?

Expert BlogRob Moore
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) covers about 5.1 million properties worth more than $1.25 trillion collectively. But the program does more than provide insurance coverage. And it has its share of troubles that NRDC is working to fix.

Steady Progress on Ozone and Climate at Bangkok Talks

Expert BlogDavid Doniger
Countries gathered in Bangkok for their midyear meeting to make headway on the ongoing phaseout of ozone-killing HCFCs and to start implementing the phase-down of climate-damaging HFCs.