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Single-Use Plastics 101

April 30, 2024 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.

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Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

April 29, 2024 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

October 25, 2023 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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A Clear Blue Future: How Greening California Cities Can Address Water Resources and Climate Challenges in the 21st Century

August 10, 2009 Issue PaperCalifornia

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools (PDF)

July 7, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of David G. Hawkins, Director of Climate Programs, NRDC, before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing on Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools, July 7, 2009.

Global Solutions to Global Warming

June 23, 2009 Issue PaperUnited States, ChinaJake Schmidt, Barbara Finamore, JingJing Qian, Alvin Lin

Recommendations for leaders and policymakers in the United States and China

Communities Tackle Global Warming: A Guide to California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act (SB 375)

June 23, 2009 Issue PaperCaliforniaAnnie Notthoff, Amanda Eaken

International Management of Uranium Enrichment (PDF)

May 29, 2009 Issue Paper

A paper by Thomas B. Cochran and Christopher E. Paine to be presented at the International Meeting onNuclear Energy and Proliferation in the Middle East, Amman, Jordan, June 22-24, 2009.

Making Every Drop Work: Increasing Water Efficiency in California's Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) Sector

May 26, 2009 Issue PaperCalifornia

Testimony of David Doniger on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 24, 2009 Testimony

This testimony covers three somewhat far-ranging topics which this panel has been asked to address: coordinating the existing Clean Air Act and comprehensive new climate legislation, and in particular, defining the role of states; assuring sound regulation of carbon markets...

Poison on Pets II: Toxic Chemicals in Flea and Tick Collars

April 23, 2009 Issue PaperUnited StatesMiriam Rotkin-Ellman

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 23, 2009 Testimony

Coal has fueled economic growth in the world's largest economies. But we cannot solve the climate crisis unless we cut coal's global warming emissions dramatically. We have the tools to do this. But these tools will not be deployed at...

Testimony of NRDC President Frances Beinecke on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

April 22, 2009 Testimony

Passing effective climate legislation is NRDC's highest priority. It is vital to enact legislation this year. As President Obama said last week, the foundation for growth and prosperity in the 21st Century must be built on solid pillars. Clean, sustainable...

Testimony Concerning Efforts to Address Urban Stormwater Runoff (PDF)

April 14, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of Nancy Stoner, co-director of NRDC's Water Program, before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment on the barriers to full, effective implementation of green infrastructure as an integral part of water and wastewater resources management in communities across...

Testimony of Daniel A. Lashof on Addressing Price Volatility in Climate Change Legislation (PDF)

March 26, 2009 Testimony

While modest allowance price fluctuations are expected and can be beneficial, excessive volatility driven by unnecessary market uncertainty or market manipulation is problematic and should be avoided. This can be accomplished by including the following features in climate legislation: A...

Testimony of Thomas B. Cochran, Ph.D. and Christopher E. Paine on Nuclear Energy Developments before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate (PDF)

March 18, 2009 Testimony

Statement of Thomas B. Cochran, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, and Christopher E. Paine, Director of NRDC's nuclear program, on Nuclear Energy Developments before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, March 18, 2009.

Testimony on California’s Proposed Low-Carbon Fuel Standard

March 16, 2009 TestimonyUnited States, CaliforniaRoland Hwang

Testimony of Roland Hwang on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

March 5, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of Roland J. Hwang, NRDC vehicles policy director and vehicle technology expert, before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0173...

Testimony of David Doniger on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

March 5, 2009 Testimony

Testimony of David Doniger, senior attorney and policy director of the NRDC Climate Center, before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases, Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2006–0173, March 5...

Testimony of Barbara Finamore on "Preparing for Copenhagen: How Developing Countries are Fighting Climate Change" (PDF)

March 4, 2009 Testimony

On March 4, 2009, Barbara Finamore testified before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming in the United States House of Representatives. The hearing was titled, "Preparing for Copenhagen: How Developing Countries are Fighting Climate Change"

Data, Reports & Resources

Single-Use Plastics 101

Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

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A Clear Blue Future: How Greening California Cities Can Address Water Resources and Climate Challenges in the 21st Century

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools (PDF)

Global Solutions to Global Warming

Communities Tackle Global Warming: A Guide to California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act (SB 375)

International Management of Uranium Enrichment (PDF)

Making Every Drop Work: Increasing Water Efficiency in California's Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) Sector

Testimony of David Doniger on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

Poison on Pets II: Toxic Chemicals in Flea and Tick Collars

Testimony of David G. Hawkins on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

Testimony of NRDC President Frances Beinecke on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (PDF)

Testimony Concerning Efforts to Address Urban Stormwater Runoff (PDF)

Testimony of Daniel A. Lashof on Addressing Price Volatility in Climate Change Legislation (PDF)

Testimony of Thomas B. Cochran, Ph.D. and Christopher E. Paine on Nuclear Energy Developments before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate (PDF)

Testimony on California’s Proposed Low-Carbon Fuel Standard

Testimony of Roland Hwang on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

Testimony of David Doniger on Reconsideration of California's Request for a Waiver of the Motor Vehicle Emission Standards for Greenhouse Gases (PDF)

Testimony of Barbara Finamore on "Preparing for Copenhagen: How Developing Countries are Fighting Climate Change" (PDF)

21st Century Water Planning: The Importance of a Coordinated Approach - Testimony (PDF)

Florida Coastal and Ocean Policy Report Card

Deepest Cuts: Repairing Health Monitoring Programs Slashed Under the Bush Administration

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