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NRDC Statement on Mayor de Blasio’s First Sustainability Plan

April 22, 2015 Press ReleaseNew York

NEW YORK (April 22, 2015) – Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration today released its first-ever sustainability plan for New York City, One New York: The Plan for A Strong and Just City (OneNYC). The plan builds and expands on former…

Supersize Bee

April 22, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

A new study shows that bees prefer pesticide-laced junk food that hastens their death.

Swamped by Global Warming

April 22, 2015 Latest NewsFloridaBrian Palmer

On Earth Day, President Obama calls on us to save the Everglades from myriad problems—but climate should be the first one on the list.

Plug-in Equipment Efficiency Bill Could Save Californians Billions, Help Achieve the State's Climate Goals

April 21, 2015 Expert BlogPierre Delforge

Atlanta Becomes First City in Southeast to Pass a Benchmarking and Audit Policy for Large Commercial Buildings

April 21, 2015 Expert BlogKimi Narita

White House Moves to Modernize Energy Grid

April 21, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON (April 21, 2015) -- The White House today released the first installment of the Quadrennial Energy Review, an unprecedented initiative launched by President Obama to modernize America’s energy infrastructure.

Weeknight Dinner 2.0

April 21, 2015 PerspectivesUnited StatesKiera Butler

A slew of new dinner kits promise gourmet meals with a fraction of the effort. But will all that ease be good for the planet (and our waistlines)?

Fake Meat, Real Money

April 21, 2015 Latest NewsTom Philpott

High-tech capitalists are betting on sustainable, animal-friendly sources of protein. In the dog-eat-dog culture of Silicon Valley, it’s good to be a cow.

The Pork in the Road

April 21, 2015 ExplainerUnited StatesBarry Estabrook

Two paths are before us—but only one leads to a sustainable future of healthful, humane food production. Which one to take? (Hint: Follow the pig with the spring in its step.)