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Vaquita Lawsuits

December 18, 2024 Court CaseMexico, United StatesClosed

NRDC and our partners are fighting to save the last of the vaquita.

The Auto Industry's Can't-Do Spirit

December 17, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesKathy Harris

Automakers should focus on supporting efforts that help maintain the United States's position as a global leader in transportation rather than resisting progress.

New DOE Study Reveals LNG Exports Pose Major Risks

December 17, 2024 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States, International

A long-awaited study from the U.S. Department of Energy highlights the devastating environmental and economic impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

Midwest Grid Operator Beats Its Own Record, but the Work Is Not Done Yet

December 16, 2024 Expert BlogMidwestNatalie McIntire

The largest transmission investment in U.S. history was just approved. It will deliver huge financial benefits, improved reliability, and increased grid access to new clean energy and batteries.

President Biden Designates Frances Perkins National Monument to Honor a Trailblazer in American History

December 16, 2024 Press ReleaseMaine

This designation recognizes Perkins’s pivotal role in shaping the New Deal and advancing labor rights that continue to benefit millions of Americans today.

Fossil Fuel Sacrifice Zone in the Aquarium of the World?!

December 16, 2024 Expert BlogMexicoJoel Reynolds

NRDC calls massive Saguaro LNG project in Gulf of California a transformational threat to biodiversity, an acceleration in the global tragedy of climate change.

Baez v. New York City Housing Authority

December 16, 2024 Court CaseNew York, New York CityActive

The agency’s failure to remediate mold and moisture in city-owned housing exposes residents to avoidable, sometimes deadly health risks. NRDC and community partners are holding it accountable.

50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Why Isn’t Drinking Water Safer?

December 16, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

The law has enjoyed bipartisan support for decades and we've made progress, but the battle for safe water continues, with many water utilities fighting against better health protections.

VA's Data Center Talk Must Get Real to Meet Big Tech's Climate Goals

December 14, 2024 Expert BlogVirginiaWalton Shepherd

Virginia's SCC has the authority—and Big Tech the obligation—to ensure a responsible data center buildout, one that doesn't break the bank or bust the climate.

Lead Water Rules Challenged in Court

December 13, 2024 Press ReleaseUnited States

Water utility trade association seeks to block landmark rules to remove lead pipes.

COP29: Key Outcomes Signal Need to Deliver Greater Climate Action

December 13, 2024 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalJake Schmidt, Joe Thwaites

The COP29 climate meeting in Baku was a contentious meeting. Despite these dynamics, countries delivered three key things.

Midwest Electricity Grid Votes to Approve Historic Transmission Plan

December 12, 2024 Press ReleaseMidwest

Midcontinent Independent System Operator moves to support rapid evolution of electricity generation and load with thoughtful transformation.

How to Find Joy in Nature When You Need It Most

December 12, 2024 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Simple activities—like foraging for edible plants, hopping on a bike, or identifying local birds—can help provide comfort and the inspiration to move forward. 

EPA to Release First National Study of Water Affordability Challenges

December 11, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesLarry Levine

Report to Congress will spotlight solutions for safe AND affordable water.

EPA Takes Landmark Step to Protect Public from Cancer-causing Toxic Chemical

December 9, 2024 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a rule banning the cancer-causing solvent trichloroethylene, which is used in adhesives, paint strippers, and dry cleaning.