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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety

ExplainerUnited StatesJenny Shalant
Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.
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Can Hydrogen Help Combat the Climate Crisis?

ExplainerUnited StatesSusan Cosier
Hydrogen hubs across the country seek to fuel high-emission industries with cleaner energy.

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San Antonio Picks Up the PACE to Fund Efficient Buildings

Expert BlogStefan Schaffer
The idea behind the American Cities Climate Challenge is to give the 25 participating cities the resources they need to accelerate their efforts to tackle the climate crisis. With support from the Climate Challenge, San Antonio is now speeding toward…

Columbus Takes Bold Steps to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Expert BlogStefan Schaffer
The City of Columbus, Ohio could soon ask its building owners to track and report how much energy and water is used at their properties as part of a new benchmarking and transparency ordinance. If city council passes the policy…

These States Are Winning on Clean Energy

Expert BlogRobert Harding, Amanda Levin
New data offers the first official state-by-state look at 2019 – what was built, what was closed, and what it means for our nation’s power mix and emissions.

This Is What a Just Transition Looks Like

ExplainerUnited States, Peoria, IllinoisBrian Palmer
To help a community leave its dirty energy economy behind, advocates must fight for local representation, equity, and retraining that prepares workers for high-quality jobs.

A First: Converting Energy Efficiency Gains into Clean Power

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
Can a utility in one region buy some of the pollution-free electricity that a utility in another region saves when its customers improve their energy efficiency? We’re about to find out. And if this effort succeeds, it will be a…

Vieques Takes Center Stage in Puerto Rico’s Energy Future

Expert BlogLuis Martinez
The site of the project itself is the Fortin Conde de Mirasol, one of the most visited places in Vieques. Built in 1845, this historic site managed by the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture was the last small fort built…

New Tool Explores the Race to 100% Clean

Expert BlogUnited StatesSophia Ptacek

Explore our new interactive and explanatory mapping tool to see how far we’ve come on clean energy and to learn more about the climate and clean energy commitments made to date.

A DOE Budget for a Dirty Energy Future

Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami
President Trump today once again proposed to slash the budget for clean energy innovation at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), eliminate several highly successful programs, and cancel funds that Congress gave the agency in prior years.The dangerous proposals for…

AEO 2020: Renewables Clinch Power Sector

Expert BlogRachel Fakhry, Robert Harding
Renewable energy races ahead of coal and gas in the United States--but to achieve the Paris Climate Agreement more policy action is needed.

PG&E Reasserts Its Clean Energy Leadership

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
The Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has issued a comprehensive reorganization plan that strengthens the utility’s clean energy and climate commitments. The plan was unveiled in a filing on Friday with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which will…

International Analyst

NRDC in ActionIndia, China, United StatesJeff Turrentine
Han Chen, energy policy manager in NRDC’s International Program, keeps the big picture in view as she works to advance a global clean energy transition.

India Opening the Door on Green Windows for Clean Energy

Expert BlogSameer Kwatra
In a key step toward institutionalizing catalytic clean energy finance, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Secretary Sh. Anand Kumar reiterated India’s commitment to opening the first Green Window in India at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) in…