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- Ten Years After Paris Agreement, Direction of Travel on Global Climate Action is Clear—But We Must Dramatically Pick Up the Pace
- Demolition Derby Deregulation That’s Too Much, Even for Industry Companies and trade associations are telling the EPA that it’s going too far.
- Repealing the Oil and Gas Rule Would Be Another Industry GiveawaySuch a move would increase government subsidies to fossil fuel companies while threatening wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and people's health.
- Rethinking the Price of Water in the WestIt’s time to modernize the antiquated water pricing system and create one that factors in resilience, capital improvements, and efficiency.
- Study Finds Federal Water Giveaways in the West Exacerbate Strained Water Systems and Cost TaxpayersMassive disparities in wholesale rates addressed in new report as climate change threatens the Colorado River and water users that depend on it
- Court Rules Trump Administration’s Wind Ban is Illegal
- Major Toilet Paper Brands Fail Sustainability Test, Rely on Forest Destruction to Make Their ProductsNRDC's seventh annual "Issue with Tissue" scorecard finds Charmin, Angel Soft, and Kirkland among worst offenders—while competitors prove that sustainable alternatives are readily available
- Unprecedented: Pennsylvania’s RGGI RepealWhat does this action mean for the state's climate policy, especially given the governor's recent package of energy bills and rising electricity prices across the region?
- Virginia Leaders Can Act Now to Blunt Rising Energy Bills, New Analysis Finds
- Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA Final Rule That Delays Methane Pollution Protections from Oil and Gas IndustryThe unlawful delay ignores health risks, energy waste, and widespread opposition.
- Illinois Serves as a Beacon of Hope for Climate Action in the Face of Federal AttacksThe CRGA Act is a win for accelerating our transition to a clean energy future, expanding jobs, protecting consumers from volatile price spikes, and investing in Illinois residents.
- NHTSA Moves to Gut Fuel Economy RulesTrump administration’s plan would mean drivers pay more at the pump—and the oil industry gets a windfall.
- The Best and Worst Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, and Facial Tissue BrandsTissue paper production is taking a devastating toll on forests. NRDC’s newest Issue with Tissue report can help you find earth-friendly brands.
- Climate Change Is Flooding Vermont—Who Should Pay for It?In mountain valleys and riverside villages, residents bail out their homes and businesses—and hope that fossil fuel companies can help cover the costs.
- EPA Gives Oil Industry Another Free Pass to Keep Polluting
- COP30: World Continues to Take Action on ClimateEven with some bumps along the way, countries across the globe rallied behind the need to accelerate the transition toward a climate-resilient, fossil fuel–free, prosperous economy.
- Trump’s EPA Abandons Defense of National Soot Standard that Saves LivesAbandoning soot standards would cause more asthma attacks, heart disease, and early death—especially in vulnerable communities.
- Global Climate Progress Marches Forward at COP30 Despite Pressure from Washington, Fossil Fuel Industry
- Environmental Groups File for a Contested Case Hearing on Saline Data Center
- Interior’s New Offshore Drilling Plan Hands Oceans to Big Oil Proposal will massively expand lease sales across U.S. waters, risking coastal communities, wildlife, and the climate.
- NRDC and Atlantic Council Announce New Effort at COP30 to Accelerate Financing Resilience for Vulnerable Communities Worldwide
- PJM Board to Decide on Higher Bills for 67 Million Americans Due to Data CentersPJM members vote down all proposals to address the cost increase and reliability risks posed by data centers.
- Lawsuit Challenges FERC Approval of Central U.S. Grid Operator’s Fast-Track Energy Plan
- The Fight Against This NYC Area Pipeline Is Not OverConstructing the offshore NESE pipeline would pollute waterways and come with higher energy bills for New Yorkers.
- New Data Center Tax Exemption Guidelines Sidestep Clean Energy Requirements
- New Report Shows How States Can Fund Home Buyouts as Federal Resources Shrink
- Advocates Take FERC to Court Over Southwest Power Pool’s Pricey Proposal to Favor Fossil Fuels
- Groups Challenge New York State’s Approval of the NESE Pipeline Over Significant Risks to Water QualityThe pipeline project was rejected by the state two prior times over water quality threats.
- Groups Challenge New Jersey’s Approval of NESE Pipeline in CourtThe New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection previously rejected the pipeline for failing to meet water quality standards.
- Trump Administration Plans to Gut Water Protections NationwidePolluted Water Rule would strip safeguards from tens of millions of acres of wetlands and countless streams.
- Trump Administration Plans to Gut Water Protections NationwidePolluted Water Rule would strip safeguards from tens of millions of acres of wetlands and countless streams
- Bipartisan Group of State Legislators Urge PJM to Adopt Ratepayer ProtectionsData center growth threatens affordability across 13 states and D.C.
- Clean Trucks, Cloudy Prices: Why Transparency MattersPrice transparency is a simple yet powerful way to help clean trucks reach more people.
- PFAS Settlement Money for Water Utilities Poised to EvaporateUp to $13.6 billion is available from settlements, but key actions to claim funds must be taken by January 1, June 30, and July 30 in 2026.
- Nearly 80 Percent of Californians Support Healthy Marine Protected Areas as the State Decides Their FutureApproving the 11 proposals to strengthen California’s MPA network will help fight biodiversity loss and build resilience.
- Interior’s Repeal of the NPR-A Protections Threatens the Western Arctic
- New Jersey Leaders Can Act Now to Cut Rising Energy Bills, New Analysis Finds
- The Trump Administration Wants to Take Away Protections for Endangered Species Look-AlikesHere’s why the move risks bringing bog turtles, Miami blue butterflies, pallid sturgeons, and Florida panthers closer to extinction.
- Cracks in the Foundation: Oil and Gas Demand Projections Don’t Add UpAs COP30 unfolds in Brazil, shifting energy markets are exposing the limits of fossil fuel optimism and the urgency of implementing Paris Agreement–aligned action.
- New Jersey DEP Approves NESE Pipeline Water Quality Certification
- New York State DEC Approves NESE Pipeline via Water Quality Permit
- As COP30 Opens, the World is Moving Forward Without the White House
- Michigan Establishes New Rate for Large Energy Users Like Data Centers
- In the Play “KYOTO,” a Reminder that We Don’t All Need to Agree on Climate to Make ProgressSometimes, two steps forward, one step back gets the job done.
- What Illinois Must Do to Avoid an Insurability CrisisAs risks of disasters rise, so do insurance prices.
- What Will It Take for COP30 to Deliver a Climate-Resilient and Prosperous Future?As extreme weather events increasingly devastate communities across the globe, COP30 must push for stronger, faster, and more creative ways to adapt to our changing climate and drive more effective, rapid emissions reductions.
- $1 Trillion: The Social Cost of Plastic in the United StatesA new report shows that the true costs of plastic are far more than what you see on the price tag.
- Illinois Passes Transit Funding and Reform in Veto Session
- Illinois Passes Historic Energy Bill that Acts to Curb Surging Electricity Prices
- Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Conservationists Sue FERC for Reissuing Vacated Gas Pipeline CertificateFERC’s unlawful resurrection of Transco’s zombie gas pipeline threatens communities.
- Why Nonstick Pans Are a Hot MessThe reasons to get PFAS out of cookware go far beyond the kitchen.
- Addressing Energy Efficiency and Hydrofluorocarbon Pollutants Through Regional Centers of ExcellenceWhat 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.
- Virginia Heat-Safety Standards Needed Amid Uncertainty of Federal Proposal
- 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.