News & Commentary

In Support of a National Energy Efficiency Resource Standard

July 25, 2019 Expert BlogDan West

As Congress looks for meaningful ways to address the climate crisis and transition to a clean energy economy in an equitable way, the best place to start is with energy efficiency. That’s why today’s introduction of a bill to establish…

How the Biomass Industry Sent “Sustainability” Up in Smoke

July 25, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesSasha Stashwick

Biomass proponents argue that so long as trees are sourced “sustainably,” policymakers can ignore these impacts. The reality is that their sustainability claims simply greenwash climate pollution and forest destruction.

New Video: Achieving Energy Efficiency For All Renters

July 24, 2019 Expert BlogMarissa Ramirez, Lamisa Chowdhury

EEFA is launching a new video today to tell the story of why it is critical to connect climate, health, and equity by bringing energy efficiency to affordable homes.

The Future of Plastics Is Less: Addressing It at the Source

July 23, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesZak Smith

NRDC and hundreds of other organizations are demanding that the EPA take action to control industrial plants that produce plastic that is killing our wildlife.

As Temperatures Soar in India, One City’s Efforts Are Saving Lives

July 23, 2019 NRDC in ActionAhmedabad, Hyderabad, New Delhi, IndiaNicole Greenfield

The western city of Ahmedabad is preparing residents to cope with the longer and more intense heat waves sweeping across South Asia—and inspiring other Indian cities and states to follow suit.

FEMA Flood Data: What We Still Need to Know

July 22, 2019 Expert BlogAnna Weber

FEMA's recent data release is a big step forward for flood risk transparency—but there is still a lot of work to be done.

New Poll: New Yorkers Reject the Williams Pipeline

July 22, 2019 Expert BlogRich Schrader

More New Yorkers oppose the Williams pipeline than support it, according to a new statewide opinion survey released today by NRDC.

Columbus Takes Sustainable Steps for Strong Neighborhoods

July 22, 2019 Expert BlogEmily Barkdoll

Columbus is setting the national stage of what it means to be an energy efficient city. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther joined residents in Franklinton at a festival to launch Sustainable Steps, a program which will provide residents, businesses, and community…

Ohio’s Military and Veterans Benefit from Energy Efficiency

July 22, 2019 Expert BlogDaniel Sawmiller

The state's energy efficiency programs have been overwhelmingly successful. Ohio doesn’t approve efficiency programs unless they save more money than they cost, and these programs have delivered for Ohio’s electricity customers. The benefits to national security, our military and our…

The Conniving at the EPA Has Gotten Kafkaesque

July 19, 2019 PerspectivesUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

The agency aims to stop citizens from challenging pollution permits—while continuing to allow challenges from polluters who want to pollute more.

Midwest Floods May Lead Illinois to New Solutions

July 18, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, IllinoisRob Moore

The Midwest floods of 2019 have caused hardship and loss but, Illinois has not seen much in the way of damages. Part of the reason is because Illinois has strong floodplain management regulations, something Governor Pritzker is expected to keep…

NY Takes Two Major Leaps Forward in Climate Change Fight

July 18, 2019 Expert BlogCullen Howe, Nathanael Greene

Governor Cuomo signs an ambitious climate bill into law and ramps up the state’s clean energy plan.

2019: A Banner Year for the Environment in NYS

July 18, 2019 Expert BlogNew YorkRich Schrader, Jhena Vigrass

NRDC and our regional partners secured a broad array of environmental victories—from a statewide ban on plastic bags in grocery and retail stores to a far-reaching food waste recycling law to the most ambitious state climate law in the nation.

EPA Still Doesn’t Want to Ban Pesticide that Harms Kids

July 18, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

The agency continues to disregard the science that links chlorpyrifos to learning disabilities, developmental delays, lower IQ, and ADHD in children.

Advancing Bold Equitable and Just Climate Action

July 18, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesMitchell Bernard

NRDC joins a national platform that fuses economic, racial, and environmental justice goals into a single advocacy framework.

Watch These Young Spoken-Word Poets Take On Climate Change

July 17, 2019 PerspectivesNew York CityCourtney Lindwall

The Climate Museum’s poetry slam at Harlem’s Apollo Theater was equal parts grief, anger, and hope.

Adjusting A/C and Other Energy Use Saves Lives

July 17, 2019 Expert BlogJuanita Constible, Dr. Vijay Limaye

Energy efficiency supports climate, air quality, and public health goals.

Tracy Quinn Appointed to Los Angeles MWD Board of Directors

July 17, 2019 Expert BlogJoel Reynolds

How Austin Plans to Grow—Without Adding More Cars to Its Roads

July 17, 2019 DispatchAustin, TexasMike Clark-Madison

By tackling transit, ride sharing, and more, the Texas capital hopes to embrace its big-city identity.

Beautiful Block Island Wind Farm and Beautiful Graphics

July 17, 2019 Expert BlogNathanael Greene, Jessica Russo

On June 25, my colleagues, Jessica Russo and Marc Boom, and I were lucky to be invited on a tour of first offshore wind project in U.S. waters, the Block Island Project, which is now owned by Orsted. Jessica made…