News & Commentary

Parks Are Good—but They Can (and Should) Be Better

November 22, 2019 PerspectivesUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

At their best, urban green spaces have the power to restore our weary souls—and maybe even to curb sprawl. Why do we so often treat them like civic afterthoughts?

States Should be Allowed to Protect Their Residents from Dirty Tailpipe Emissions

November 22, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

The EPA is trying to prevent states from setting their own clean car standards that protect our health and climate. So NRDC is taking the agency to court.

Strengthening City Actions to Reach India’s Clean Air Goals

November 21, 2019 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal, Dr. Vijay Limaye

Reducing air pollution requires coordinated and sustained action.

Electrifying Trucks Would Save Lives and Grow the Economy

November 20, 2019 Expert BlogPatricio Portillo

California’s new Advanced Clean Truck Rule is big. $11 billion in economic and health savings big. But is it enough to save lives and help the state reach its climate action goals?

McSweeney's and NRDC's Climate Collaboration

November 20, 2019 Expert BlogRob Moore

When McSweeney’s, the San Francisco-based independent publisher, approached NRDC about collaborating on a special edition of speculative climate fiction stories set in the year 2040 . . . we jumped at the chance.

They Are Spraying Hog Waste on Our Homes

November 19, 2019 Expert BlogValerie Baron

Trump EPA’s Industry-Friendly TSCA Policy Starts to Unravel

November 15, 2019 Expert BlogDaniel Rosenberg

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the agency cannot ignore legacy uses of a chemical, and that its regulations do not allow it to pick and choose amongst uses of a chemical and sources of exposure as…

The EPA Says It Wants “Scientific Transparency.” What It Really Wants Is Control Over Research.

November 15, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

A newly proposed rule would let Andrew Wheeler decide what kind of science is—and isn’t—allowed to inform our country’s public health protections.

Superbug Deaths on the Rise, Yet Again

November 15, 2019 Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD

Overuse of antibiotics in American livestock is helping to create a future without many of the advantages of 'modern medicine', according to leading experts from the World Health Organization to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Our Climate Choice: Thrive, or Barely Survive?

November 13, 2019 Expert BlogJuanita Constible

To thrive in our climate-disrupted world, we need to speed down a climate-friendly path instead of dithering at our current crossroad.

Cities Convene in Denver to Share Food Waste Solutions

November 13, 2019 Expert BlogMadeline Keating

At the second Summit we continue to deepen networks and share knowledge as cities strategize to turn the dial on food waste reduction and increased food rescue. The Summit is providing city staff and partners with in-person opportunities to discuss…

USDN/NRDC Food Waste Learning Group for Local Governments

November 11, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Keating, Andrea Collins

In fall 2018, we launched the NRDC-supported food waste learning group for USDN, focused on using peer-to-peer learning to share information about food waste prevention, food rescue, and food scrap recycling strategies in local governments. NRDC is also deploying tools…

Giving Thanks and Wasting Less

November 8, 2019 Expert BlogYvette Cabrera

Thanksgiving is a time for coming together at the same table to share delicious food with the people who matter most to you. Unfortunately, it has the added side effect of massive amounts of food, money and resources going to…

On California’s Fires, More Smoke and Mirrors From Trump

November 8, 2019 Latest NewsCaliforniaJeff Turrentine

While the state smoldered, the president lashed out at Governor Newsom—and completely ignored the role played by climate change.

Indiana Dunes Finally Gets Its Due, but Conservationists Are Clamoring for More

November 7, 2019 DispatchIndianaSusan Cosier

After a century of advocacy, the Hoosier State has a national park, and its immense popularity is making a case for more protected lakeshore.

Groups Release New Antibiotics Standard for Beef & Pork

November 7, 2019 Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD

Just release standards lay out out what truly "responsible" antibiotic use on beef feedlots should look like.

NRDC's Approach: Reduction First and Carbon Offsets Second

November 7, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesMaria McCain

While NRDC continues to make progress towards their sustainability goals they purchase carbon offsets and Water Restoration Certificates® using strict criteria.

10 Tips for a Sustainable Friendsgiving

November 6, 2019 Expert BlogAndrea Collins

The holiday season is a ripe opportunity for us to commit to a lifestyle that matches our green values, incorporate sustainability into our traditions, and set a good example for the next generation. Here are 10 tips to incorporate sustainability…

Air Emergency in Delhi: A Health Crisis Hits Home

November 5, 2019 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal, Dr. Kim Knowlton, Dr. Vijay Limaye

Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on the health of Indians.

Coal Plants Get a Pass to Pollute Our Waterways

November 4, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesNRDC

The EPA just moved to weaken two critical rules that protect our water.