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A Pathway to Pollution-Free Buildings 2026 Report

September 17, 2026 BackgrounderColoradoThomas Siafa Jr.

Xcel Energy can help Colorado achieve its clean energy future with greater investment in efficient electric buildings.

How Hot Is Too Hot?

September 17, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMelissa Mahony

As extreme heat becomes more commonplace, so must climate adaptation measures. 

PJM Set Data Center Rules. Now States Must Protect Ratepayers.

September 17, 2026 BackgrounderEastClaire Lang-Ree

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a triple win on emissions, reliability, and affordable energy bills.

EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules

September 17, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of critical standards for power plant carbon pollution.

Trump Administration Memo Would Limit Core Endangered Species Act Prohibition to Intentional Killing of Wildlife

September 17, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Internal Fish and Wildlife Service directive would upend central protections that have safeguarded imperiled animals for decades

Climate Superfund Laws Defense Cases

September 16, 2026 Court CaseNew York, VermontActive

The philosophy behind these laws is simple: The fossil fuel companies that share responsibility for creating pollution should also share the responsibility for cleaning it up.

More Housing or More Sustainable Housing? It’s a False Choice—Let’s Do Both!

September 16, 2026 Expert BlogUnited StatesTed Toon

The only viable path to abundant, affordable housing is to build and retrofit homes that are efficient, resilient, affordable to operate, and durable enough to withstand rising climate and insurance risks. 

NRDC Statement on Colorado Pollinator Executive Order

September 16, 2026 Press ReleaseDenver

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order at the Denver Zoo, directing state agencies to strengthen protections for pollinators.

Beyond Last Resort

September 16, 2026 ReportNorth CarolinaDr. Hope Thompson

North Carolina’s coastal insurer invests directly in risk reduction, with lessons for other states.

Accounting for AI: Environmental Transparency for a Responsible Digital Future

September 15, 2026 Expert BlogInternationalShruti Shukla

AI’s environmental footprint is becoming harder to ignore. We still know too little about it.

The Best and Worst Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, and Facial Tissue Brands

September 15, 2026 How-ToCanada, United StatesCourtney Lindwall

Tissue paper production is taking a devastating toll on forests. NRDC’s newest Issue with Tissue report can help you find earth-friendly brands.

NRDC Report: Controversial Ontario Mill May Feed Big Toilet Paper Brands

September 15, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Fourteen companies checked their sourcing and confirmed the Dryden mill was not a supplier. Costco and Walmart would not say whether the mill is or is not a supplier for their store brands.

Toilet Paper Shouldn’t Come with Human Rights Abuses

September 15, 2026 DispatchCanadaJenny Shalant

The legacy of mercury poisoning in the Grassy Narrows community within the Canadian boreal is just one egregious example of the tissue industry harming Indigenous People.

The Issue with Tissue

September 15, 2026 ScorecardUnited States, CanadaAshley Jordan, Shelley Vinyard, Jennifer Skene

Tissue products such as toilet paper, paper towels, and facial tissue are cheap and convenient—but they cost the planet a great deal.

California Can Grow Advanced Manufacturing Without Sacrificing Community Safety

September 14, 2026 BackgrounderCaliforniaEsther Portillo

SB 954 is critical to protecting Californians from environmental harm and health impacts that can impose lasting costs on families, communities, natural resources, and habitat.