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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
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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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2020 Is Exposing Emergency Management Gaps

Expert BlogRob Moore
The events of 2020, and of the past few years, have exposed the need to bolster the nation’s emergency and disaster management capacity—a fact that is borne out in two recent reports from the GAO.

Jackpot: NV Light Bulb Efficiency Standards Save $85 Million

Expert BlogNoah Horowitz
Nevada residents and businesses just hit the jackpot in energy and pollution savings because the Governor’s Office of Energy today adopted minimum energy efficiency standards for new light bulbs! As of January 1, 2021, every common screw-based bulb sold in…

Should I Become a Poll Worker?

ExplainerUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Yes, please! By helping others to vote, you’ll be safeguarding our democracy when it needs it the most.

Boston Pilots Cargo E-Bike for City Fleet

Expert BlogEmily Barkdoll
Boston has procured a new zero emissions mobility option - their first municipally owned electric-assist cargo trike for the city’s fleet. The trike will be named Knox in honor of Kittie Knox, a West End resident from the 1880s, who…

The Price of Watching TV Just Came Down by $2 Billion

Expert BlogNoah Horowitz
U.S. consumers spent almost $2 billion less on their electricity bills last year compared to 2013, thanks to improvements in the energy efficiency of the set top boxes placed in millions of homes by the cable, satellite and telephone companies…

Four Ways Californians Can Help Avoid Rolling Blackouts

Expert BlogNoah Horowitz
To reduce peak demand and stress on the grid, especially during times of the day when the sun isn’t shining and generating solar power or the wind isn’t blowing, there are several things each of us can do to decrease…

California's Rolling Blackouts: Causes and Remedies

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
When the first rolling blackouts in two decades struck California late last week, many were quick to invoke an earlier California electricity crisis and look for a convenient villain. But we need first to understand exactly what happened and to…

California Legislative Roundup, August 2020

Expert BlogCaliforniaVictoria Rome

NRDC is focused on four bills in addition to contributing to efforts on a host of other pending bills to advance racial justice, economic recovery and public health.

How to Design Building Electrification Programs that Work

Expert BlogAlejandra Mejia Cunningham
As policymakers in several states realize the importance of efficient electrification of the country’s buildings to fight climate change, the next question that needs answering is how to help Americans upgrade to healthier, more efficient appliances that are powered with…

It’s Time for California to Build Cheaper, Faster, Cleaner

Expert BlogPierre Delforge
The time is now for the state of California to align its building energy policies with its housing affordability, public health, and climate goals. Title 24, its building energy code, will set the rules for energy efficiency levels and whether…

Commonsense Solutions: Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat

Expert BlogUnited StatesTeniope Adewumi-Gunn

Protecting workers from the growing dangers of soaring temperatures is vital and the solutions are out there to do so. Here are three important actions Congress and the administration should prioritize to protect our workers from extreme heat.