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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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Westward, ho! New City Policies Address Building Performance

Expert BlogKatharine McCormick
Western cities made major progress in building energy efficiency, with a recent flurry of activity in building performance policies. The land of big skies, big dreams, and yes, many big buildings got new city policies on the map. Fort Collins…

St. Petersburg Wins Climate Challenge; 5 More Cities to Join

Expert BlogJay Orfield
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Natural Resources Defense Council today announced St. Petersburg as the 20th winning city in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC), a $70 million dollar program designed to accelerate ambitious U.S. cities’ efforts to tackle climate…

A Banner Year for Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Climate Leadership

Expert BlogBruce Ho
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic continued their trek toward climate progress this year with more progress on power plant goals and a new bipartisan commitment to tackle the region’s next big climate challenge: transportation.

A Clean Energy Carol for Michigan

Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez
The holidays are upon us once more, which means it’s time to cherish who we have in our lives and give back what we can. It’s also a time to reflect on progress made since last year. When it comes…

The Case for Doing No Harm in Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Expert BlogMichele Knab Hasson
Danger from some materials widely used for efficiency upgrades is real, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Two new publications explain what can be done to make energy upgrades healthier for affordable housing residents, workers, and neighbors.

The Year in Energy Savings, 2018

Expert BlogLauren Urbanek
Remarkable progress has been made to decrease the energy intensity of our appliances, equipment, and buildings, and we aren't stopping in 2019.

Green Banks Are Driving Efficiency in Affordable Housing

Expert BlogBettina Bergöö
As market-oriented and mission-driven financial entities with expertise specifically in green investment, green banks are well positioned to help lenders assist affordable housing owners in taking advantage of the many benefits of high-efficiency building design and operation.

Clean Energy Progress in America’s Electric Sector in 2018

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
Americans are paying less of their incomes for electricity and breathing cleaner air as 2018 draws to a close (electricity bills represent less than 1.5 percent of average household income, the smallest share since 1955). And just this week, a…

Michigan Leads Midwest in Rural Clean Energy Boom

Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez
A new NRDC report shows that clean energy makes up a greater share of jobs in the rural places in Michigan than in any other Midwestern state, with 1 out of every 24 rural jobs in clean energy industries.

To Avert Climate Catastrophe, Focus on Big, Proven Solutions

Expert BlogRoland Hwang
It’s easy to despair about the state of our fight against dangerous climate change. This season of devastating wildfires and hurricanes has been followed by a serious of ominous reports that drive home the “new abnormal” the world faces. But…

Stay Warm This Winter and Save Money, Too

Expert BlogLauren Urbanek
El invierno está por llegar y traerá consigo los elevados gastos de la calefacción. La calefacción puede representar hasta la mitad del uso de energía de tu hogar. Afortunadamente, reducir este consumo es fácil y genera ahorros.

Will China Save the Planet?

NRDC in ActionBeijing, ChinaNicole Greenfield
Barbara Finamore, NRDC’s senior strategic director for Asia, witnessed the birth of China’s clean energy movement. Her new book considers its future.

Electric Heat Pumps Can Slash Emissions in California Homes

Expert BlogPierre Delforge
Using high-efficiency electric heat pumps instead of gas for residential heating needs in California could cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in half or more, according to a new NRDC analysis published in the Electricity Journal [link]. This makes heat pumps…

31 Groups Urge Gov Cuomo to Double Down on Energy Efficiency

Expert BlogJackson Morris, Ada Statler
A coalition of environmental organizations, clean energy advocates, community groups, and building industry companies today sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, urging the state to take swift, bold action to follow through on its nation-leading pledge to accelerate energy…

Seven Midwest Winners Announced in City Climate Challenge

Expert BlogKatharine McCormick
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Natural Resources Defense Council and partners today announced that St. Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Columbus are among the 20 winning cities in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. These Midwest cities join eight…