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Engine of Growth: The Extensions of Renewable Energy Tax Credits Will Power Huge Gains in the Clean Energy Economy

March 30, 2017 ReportUnited StatesKevin Steinberger

China’s Ivory Ban Is Reducing Nation’s Legal Market

March 30, 2017 Expert BlogElly Pepper

On March 31, China—the world’s largest consumer of elephant ivory—will undertake the first phase of its domestic ivory ban by closing roughly one third of its ivory processors and retailers, with the remainder to be closed by the end of…

State's Keystone XL Climate Equivocation Is Nonsense

March 30, 2017 Expert BlogUnited StatesJosh Axelrod

By approving KXL's cross-border permit, alongside rollbacks of other critical climate change mitigation policies, the Trump administration is ceding U.S. global leadership on one of the greatest challenges of our time.

Holding the Line Against Trump in the Golden State

March 30, 2017 DispatchCaliforniaElizabeth Svoboda

With a new series of bills, California promises to protect the environment no matter what happens on the federal level.

A Hunter Asks, “Why Are Lead Bullets Still a Thing?”

March 30, 2017 PerspectivesUnited StatesJason Bittel

Lead is poison. Why would we want it on our public lands and in our food?

NRDC and Allies Sue Trump Administration To Block Keystone XL Pipeline

March 30, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Natural Resources Defense Council and allies sued the Trump Administration today for illegally approving a cross-border permit for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and called for the permit to be set aside, blocking the path to…

Investing in Equality

March 30, 2017 Expert BlogRhea Suh

A new $90 million initiative aims to empower marginalized stakeholders in their fight for stronger, safer, healthier communities.

Trump Administration Overturns Proposed Ban on Pesticide Linked to Learning Disabilities in Children

March 29, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON (March 31, 2017) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today rejected a decade-old petition to ban chlorpyrifos—a pesticide linked to learning disabilities in children—despite the agency’s own analysis showing residues have been widely found on common fruits and vegetables…

30x30: McAuliffe's Roadmap to Virginia's Clean Energy Future

March 29, 2017 Expert BlogWalton Shepherd

NRDC Acts to Defend Atlantic’s First Marine Monument

March 29, 2017 Expert BlogBrad Sewell

Like public lands, the United States is required to manage our publicly owned ocean area for all its citizens.

Stronger Runoff Permits Needed for NJ's Polluted Waterways

March 29, 2017 Expert BlogBecky Hammer

McAuliffe Should Adopt a Bold Plan to Slash Carbon and Grow Clean Energy

March 29, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has a golden opportunity to overcome President Trump’s retreat on climate action by adopting a bold plan to cut carbon pollution 30 percent by 2030 and spur clean energy, a report released today by…

Resist Trump: March for Climate Justice

March 29, 2017 Expert BlogRob Friedman

The Peoples Climate March is our next opportunity to join with our allies to demonstrate that when you come after communities on the frontlines, you have to answer to all of us.

Dirty Trucks Provision Undermines CA Transportation Package

March 29, 2017 Expert BlogAmanda Eaken

New “Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act” a Testament to Resolve

March 29, 2017 Expert BlogFranz Matzner