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Single-Use Plastics 101

GuideUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall
Here’s everything you need to know about the most ubiquitous (and avoidable) kind of plastic waste: the kind made to be tossed in mere minutes.
A pipe sits atop dirt next to a building

Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

ReportUnited StatesBecky Hammer, Erik D. Olson
These report cards grade all 50 states on water funding equity.
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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

Issue BriefUnited StatesErik D. Olson
Removing lead service lines could save the United States an estimated $786 billion from avoided health impacts over the next 35 years.

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Climate and Jobs Michigan Briefer (PDF)

Issue Brief
Americans have a significant interest in the plan President Obama laid out on June 25, 2013 in his national climate change initiative, a detailed approach to confronting the central environmental crisis of our time. As you consider how best to...

Climate and Jobs Illinois Briefer (PDF)

Issue Brief
Americans have a significant interest in the plan President Obama laid out on June 25, 2013 in his national climate change initiative, a detailed approach to confronting the central environmental crisis of our time. As you consider how best to...

Climate and Jobs Florida Briefer (PDF)

Issue Brief
Americans have a significant interest in the plan President Obama laid out on June 25, 2013 in his national climate change initiative, a detailed approach to confronting the central environmental crisis of our time. As you consider how best to...

Climate and Jobs National Briefer (PDF)

Issue Brief
Americans have a significant interest in the plan President Obama laid out on June 25, 2013 in his national climate change initiative, a detailed approach to confronting the central environmental crisis of our time. As you consider how best to...

State of the Union 2013 Snap Poll Results (PDF)

Polling
NRDC commissioned Public Policy Polling (PPP) to gauge reactions to the President's speech last night and his commitment to tackling climate change. View summary or polling results.

Is Cloud Computing Always Greener?

Issue BriefUnited StatesPierre Delforge
Finding the Most Energy and Carbon Efficient Information Technology Solutions for Small- and Medium-Sized Organizations