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- Environmental and Community Orgs File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Exemptions from Air Pollution Rules for Steel Industry Coke Ovens
- “Short-sighted” Pause on Offshore Wind Projects Could Kill Jobs and Increase Electric BillsTrump Administration “pauses” fully permitted offshore wind projects, escalating its war on clean energy
- Advocates Applaud NY’s New Nation-Leading Law Banning Toxics in Period ProductsNew Law Bans the Sale in NYS of Period Products Containing PFAS “Forever Chemicals” and Other Toxics Linked to Cancer, Infertility
- The Transition Fuel Illusion: How 2025 Exposed the Limits of Global Natural Gas ExpansionCOP30 outcomes, methane regulation, and market shifts show why natural gas cannot anchor the next phase of the energy transition.
- Yes, Climate Wins Are Still Happening! Let’s Keep It Up in 2026.Despite the science denialism of federal leaders, on the ground, we’ve continued to make strides for cleaner air, threatened wildlife and wildlands, and community resilience.
- Power Sector Emissions Rise as Gas Replaces CoalDespite record growth in renewable energy, power sector carbon emissions reversed course and increased last year.
- House Passes the SPEED ActPermitting Reform effort “was never a serious solution”
- House Passes the SPEED ActPermitting Reform effort “was never a serious solution”
- IRS Sued Over Anti-Solar and Wind Tax RulesTribal utility, localities, and consumer and environmental groups argue tax guidance illegally hurts renewable energy.
- For the First Time in History, PJM Auction Fails to Procure Necessary Power SupplyAuction results reflect data center surge and roadblocks to new supply
- Fifty Years After the James River Disaster, Clean Water Protections Are Under SiegeClean Water Act rollbacks endanger drinking water, wetlands, and communities nationwide
- Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging
- EPA Undermines the HFC PhasedownA proposal to delay the shift away from climate super-pollutants will hurt consumers, industry, and the climate.
- From Whales to Walruses, Sea Mammals Are Under Attack—and So Is the Law That Protects ThemIn yet another attack on science, Congress is proposing to dismantle the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- Colorado Regulators Approve Grid InvestmentsPlan will allow Xcel Energy to upgrade its electricity distribution system to power more EVs and appliances while containing costs
- Governor Pritzker Signs Transit Bill into LawTransforms investments in Illinois public transit, leading to cleaner air, & lower household costs
- New York State Energy Plan Lacks Focus on Renewable Energy, Climate Change
- Making CITES Great Again?Despite some bad behavior at COP20, the United States may have outlined what needs to happen if we are to successfully halt international trade in endangered species.
- Building Community Resilience Through Smarter Oil and Gas Revenue PolicyThere are real fiscal risks of failing to plan for the volatility of the fossil fuel industry when the industry inevitably winds down.
- The Arctic in Peril: The Story Behind One of TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2025As the Trump administration seeks to expand drilling and mining in northern Alaska, a photographer captures a glimpse of one of earth’s last great wild spaces.
- 2025 Wins in Food Waste and What’s Next in 2026Food waste programs and systems made significant advances around the country—and even the world. It's important to keep up the momentum in 2026.
- 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 IndustryCompanies 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.