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- Why Nonstick Pans Are a Hot Mess The reasons to get PFAS out of cookware go far beyond the kitchen.
- Addressing Energy Efficiency and Hydrofluorocarbon Pollutants Through Regional Centers of Excellence What CoEs are and why they matter.
- NRDC Sues EPA for Unreasonable Delay in Addressing Toxic Pesticides in Food
- International Climate Finance Goals: Where Are We, Where Do We Need to Be, and How Do We Get There? Nearly a year since governments agreed on a set of new international climate finance goals, here’s an assessment of progress and what COP30 needs to deliver to keep on track.
- In Rural India, Women Take Charge of Renewable PowerNRDC’s Hariyali Gram “Green Village” initiative brings clean energy, climate resilience, and gender equity to the country’s frontline populations.
- Amid Shutdown, Trump Administration and Congress Move to Sell Off 1.56 Million Acres in the Arctic Refuge for Oil and GasExpanded leasing on the refuge's coastal plain threatens Indigenous communities, wildlife, and taxpayers.
- Rising Demand from Data Centers Driving Reliability, Cost ConcernsExperts warn residents in PJM states could see forced blackouts and $163 billion in additional electricity capacity costs hitting power bills from 2028-2033
- The MAHA Commission Wants You to Stop Worrying About PesticidesMeanwhile, these toxic chemicals are still threatening our health.
- Community, Health, and Environmental Groups Sue to Stop President Trump’s Unlawful Toxic Air Pollution ExemptionsLawsuit challenges unprecedented presidential carve-out that lets 50 chemical plants spew cancer-causing pollutants for two more years.
- NRDC Seeks Rehearing from NY Public Service Commission Order on Unnecessary, Costly NESE Pipeline
- Eagles, Ancestors, and Allies Join Frontline and Indigenous Community Protection Efforts for the Farabout PeninsulaThe Farabout Peninsula boasts rare plants, at-risk species, historical artifacts, and more, so when will it be permanently protected?
- What Do Public Transit, Highway Maintenance, and Urban Density Have in Common? Union Jobs.Smart investments in maintaining roads and public transit that support compact development are a win for affordability, jobs, and climate change.
- IUCN Congress Adopts Nine NRDC‑Led Resolutions; Members Reaffirm Multilateralism as Essential to Protect Nature and PeoplePackage advances protections on forests, oceans, and wildlife, and directs action to sustain global cooperation.
- Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Exempting Metal Shredders from Vital Hazardous Waste ProtectionsDTSC must follow, lead, and act to protect frontline communities.
- Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation to Replace “Forever Chemicals” with Cleaner Alternatives
- IUCN Members Pass Resolution Opposing Saguaro Mexico Pacific LNG and Other LNG in the Gulf of CaliforniaNRDC‑led measure signals broad international opposition and a clear message to project financiers.
- Setting the Record Straight About Offshore Wind and WhalesOffshore wind is not linked to recent whale deaths, and misinformation about offshore wind is a distraction from addressing real threats to whales.
- Aligning Global Action for Nature, Wildlife, and People at the IUCN World Conservation CongressThe outcomes from this international forum will set the stage for key milestones and continue building on momentum that urge governments to commit to taking action for the planet and its people.
- Countries Announce Continued Action on 2035 Climate PlansNations must build on their NDCs by setting sectoral policies and plans, as well as scaling up investments to realize rapid, deep, equitable, and sustained emissions cuts.
- DOE Slashes Crucial Grants for Manufacturing, Grid Upgrades
- 16 Million Americans Do Not Have Access to a CarA new analysis from NRDC finds that millions of Americans cannot rely upon a vehicle for their daily transportation needs.
- Building Data Centers Without Breaking PJMUnless data centers are required to bring their own capacity, the region faces declining reliability and billions in excess costs.
- NRDC: Coal Given a Free Pass and Free Cash Trump administration to delay pollution rules while handing out public lands and tax dollars to struggling coal industry.
- Groups Challenge the Trump Administration’s Illegal Emergency Order for Eddystone Plant in Court
- The Trump Administration’s War Against Offshore Wind Will Hike Bills and Risk BlackoutsRenewable energy setbacks drive costs higher.
- The AI Boom Is Stressing the Grid—but It Doesn’t Have to Be This WayThere are ways we can avoid blackouts, sky-high energy bills, and climate backpedaling when powering AI data centers.
- The Attacks on Science Continue—This Time at the USGSFrom sea level rise to bee populations, the agency’s wildlife and climate programs shed light on the world around us.
- Countries Announce Climate Targets: “These Targets Are the Floor, Not the Ceiling”
- Food Is Not TrashFood waste diversion policies are a win-win for states.
- High Seas Treaty Achieves Ratification, Marking a New Era for the OceanAfter decades of debate, we have reached a turning point for the ocean: More than 60 nations have now ratified the High Seas Treaty, triggering its entry into force in just 120 days.
- The Third-Hottest Summer Yet Just Got a Little SaferCalifornia’s state legislature, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, and New York City Council pass lifesaving cooling bills.
- EPA's Climate Denial Puts Americans in DangerThe upside-down legal arguments behind the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- NRDC: The World Knows Climate Change Is Real President Trump falsely calls climate change a “con job” while people around the world live through its reality.
- NRDC Rebuts Trump EPA’s Bid to Brush Off ClimateComments detail the legal and technical flaws in the EPA’s attempt to say climate change is not a risk to human health and welfare.
- Remembering Robert RedfordFor decades, the Hollywood superstar used his influence to speak truth to power and advance environmental progress.
- Governor Newsom Signs Climate Action Bills into LawBills include reauthorization of cap and invest, western grid integration, and more.
- Public Service Commission Makes Flawed Decision to Move Forward NESE Pipeline
- New NRDC Report: Saguaro LNG Is a Dangerous Bet for J.P. Morgan Chase Investors
- NRDC Report: A Better Path to Managing Data Center Load GrowthStates and grid managers must act to keep data centers from fleecing consumers on their bills and making the grid dirtier and less reliable.
- New Tools Show How Trump EPA Funding Cuts Harms Communities Interactive maps and stories show local impacts and lived experiences of communities affected by clawbacks of federal investments.
- Robert Redford: The Environmental Movement Has Lost a Giant For five decades, Redford was an NRDC trustee, selflessly working to elevate its issues and support the organization.
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- California’s End-of-Session Blitz Is a Ray of Sunshine for Climate ProgressThe California legislature passes a package of climate action bills as the Trump administration backslides on federal commitments.
- Climate Action Bills Head to Governor Newsom’s Desk to Become LawBills include reauthorization of cap and invest, Western grid integration and more
- EPA Gives Polluters a Pass on Reporting Their Emissions
- EPA Seeks to Roll Back PFAS Drinking Water Rules, Keeping Millions Exposed to Toxic Forever Chemicals in Tap WaterOver 73 million people in the United States are served by water systems that have detected PFAS levels above the limits the EPA now seeks to rescind or delay.
- CA Legislature to Vote on Climate Action Package of BillsLegislative leaders release details resulting from negotiations on climate, clean energy, and affordability.
- Trump Administration Moves to Repeal Landmark Public Lands RulePlan would erase conservation as a core requirement for managing America’s 245 million acres of public lands.
- A Weakened USDA Will Hurt Small Farmers (and Everyone Else)Meager budgets for farm grants and food safety and assistance programs will leave the country’s land—and people—undernourished.
- FERC Urged to Reject Effort to Derail Midwest Power Grid Upgrades that Will Save Consumers $26 Billion to $83 Billion
- Challenge to the Latest Illegal Extension of J.H. Campbell Coal PlantThe Trump administration forces the aging, dirty coal power plant to continue burning coal even as the electricity is not needed.
- NRDC Supports the Pathways Initiative and Cap & Invest Reauthorization
- A Mammoth Biomass Project Withers in California Here’s how NRDC and partners worked to keep a stretch of forests out of industry hands.
- Environmental Groups Sue the EPA Demanding Protections from Hazardous ChemicalsGroups ask the court to direct the EPA to revisit long-overdue rules to limit the hazardous substances discharged into waterways.
- How to Make Your Community More Resilient to Climate DisastersYou don’t need to wait for national legislation to protect yourself from extreme weather. Here’s how to start right now—where you live.
- What Could a New Adaptation Finance Goal Look Like?Exploring seven potential scenarios for a new climate adaptation finance goal.
- NRDC at Climate Week NYC 2025: Charting the Way ForwardThe environmental community has an opportunity to galvanize action, and NRDC is proud to host a strong lineup of events this year.
- Roadless Rule Remains a Shield Against Logging Threats to America’s Forests
- 20 Years After Katrina, FEMA Weakened as Risks Grow
- From the Streets to the StoryMap: Putting Kansas City Youth at the Center of Environmental JusticeUsing personal stories, history, and community science, seven young leaders are reimagining what environmental justice can look like in Kansas City.
- The BRIC Program Is Essential in Our New Climate RealityAnd yet the Trump administration has eliminated the program, canceling lifesaving projects—such as tornado safe rooms in schools—across the country.
- Framing Planned Relocation as a Human Health IssueAs more governments are having to relocate communities due to climate change, there must be increased efforts to incorporate health considerations throughout the process.
- Colorado Has a Toxic Neonics Problem—and a Path to RecoveryEliminating unnecessary uses of toxic insecticides is the next step.
- Interior Halts Revolution Wind ProjectBOEM’s unprecedented order could hurt workers, electricity customers, and grid reliability.
- Trump Administration Orders to Keep Fossil-Fired Power Plant Running Will Increase Michigan Electricity Costs
- Introducing Polluters Pay Laws—a New Tool for Climate AdaptationAs states begin to pass “climate superfund” bills, here’s a closer look at what they do and why we need them.
- Procter & Gamble Doubles Down on Forest DegradationP&G’s new policy means Charmin toilet paper drives a tree-to-toilet pipeline.
- Trump’s Shadow Ban on America’s Energy FutureThe administration's approach of canceling major infrastructure investments, gutting incentives, and injecting political interference into basic energy policy is not a strategy—it is sabotage.
- Trump Administration Tries to Disrupt Solar and Wind Power Tax Credits
- We Must Not Tolerate Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Our CookwareThe harm from using PFAS in these products is completely unjustified when safer alternatives are available.
- Mexico Pacific’s Saguaro LNG Project: Hitting the Rocks?Stymied by financial, legal, and operational obstacles, Mexico Pacific requests an extension to 2032 to reboot its destructive LNG project in the iconic Gulf of California.
- Trump EPA Moves to Rescind Solar For All Funding
- Trump Administration Readies the Axe for Nearly 60 Million Acres of Public ForestsRescinding the Roadless Rule would open vast swaths of protected national forests to logging and roadbuilding, threatening the country’s last remaining wildlands.
- DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton Helps Release Rescued Endangered Sea Turtle Back into Atlantic Ocean at Coney IslandEvent highlights the ocean health benefits of the New York State Environmental Protection Fund.
- New Report Outlines Reforms to Property Insurance Plans of Last Resort Amid Escalating Climate Disasters
- The Next Transportation Bill Must Continue Progress on Affordable Transportation Choices for AllCongress must invest in transit, biking, and walking and avoid spending on new roads and highway lanes.
- Lawsuit Filed Against Minnesota Department of Agriculture Over Failure to Regulate Toxic Neonic Pesticide Coatings on Crop Seeds Neonic-treated seeds are leading to bee deaths and harmful water contamination.
- Large-Scale Project of Pop-Up Gear Proves Successful for California Dungeness Crab Fishery and Whales