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Sustainability Is Disrupting the Toilet Paper and Tissue Market, Finds NRDC’s “Issue with Tissue” 2023 Report & Scorecard

September 19, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today released the fifth edition of its Issue with Tissue report and sustainability scorecard (grading at-home toilet paper brands from “A+” to “F”).

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

September 19, 2023 How-ToUnited States, CanadaCourtney 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.

California Legislative Roundup, September 2023

September 18, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaVictoria Rome

Key bills on climate accountability and health reach Newsom’s desk

What Are “EnergyGuide” and “Energy Star” Anyway?

September 14, 2023 ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

A guide to decoding the government’s tip sheets for buying the most energy-efficient appliance.

How to Survive a Flood

September 13, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesShelia Hu

Be prepared for the next major storm by planning ahead and staying vigilant when floodwaters arrive.

Opportunities for Law Students at NRDC: Summer and Semester-Based Legal Internships

September 13, 2023

Building Electrification: The Future of Home Energy

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Semanisin

Illinois deserves better options when it comes to heating our homes. Building electrification is a cost effective and safe alternative to the gas system.

The Facts on NRDC’s Work in China

September 13, 2023

NRDC’s Summer Legal Internship Program: What We’re Doing Now to Live Up to Our DEI Values

September 13, 2023

We’re committed to making NRDC a welcoming space for students of all races, identities, and backgrounds, from hiring to supervision and beyond.

Bottled Water vs. Tap Water

September 13, 2023 GuideUnited States

Lots of people think drinking bottled water is safer. Is it?

AB 1373: Vital to Meeting CA’s Energy Goals Reliably and Affordably

September 6, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaMohit Chhabra, Merrian Borgeson

AB 1373 includes important tools to bring new and diverse energy resources online and keep California’s energy transition on track.  

U.S. DOT Finally Suspends LNG-by-Rail Rule!

September 5, 2023 Expert BlogNew Jersey, Pennsylvania, United StatesSahana Rao

The federal government has finalized a long-awaited suspension of the regulation that previously permitted LNG transport by rail across the country.

Energy-Burdened Communities Tool

September 5, 2023 MapLos Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Memphis, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Kansas City (Kansas), Chicago, Milwaukee, Flint, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Richmond (Virginia), Greensboro

Energy burden has disproportionately impacted low-income communities of color for decades. NRDC is actively working to bring justice to these communities through this mapping tool.

Causes and Effects of Lead in Water

September 1, 2023 GuideUnited States, Flint, Michigan, IllinoisKeith Mulvihill

How this harmful neurotoxin got into our taps and what it’ll take to get it out.

Governor Newsom and CA Legislature Agree on Path to Clean, Reliable Energy

September 1, 2023 Press ReleaseSacramento

Governor Gavin Newsom and the California state legislature have announced an agreement to protect the reliability of California's energy grid amid the state's transition to clean energy. The bill centers the procurement of clean electricity, expedition of electric infrastructure projects, strengthening…