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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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New NAFTA Must Address Climate Change

Expert BlogAmanda Maxwell
Improving the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been one of President Donald Trump’s key priorities, and, unlike much of what the Trump administration has tried to do, one goal NRDC has shared. The 25-year-old agreement needs updating, notably…

Trump Hatches a New Plan to Attack Science

Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
In the administration’s ongoing war on environmental laws, the tactics can be subtle but the strategy is straightforward: Give corporate polluters every chance to fight the rules they don’t like.

Govs. Murphy and Cuomo: Block the Williams Pipeline

Expert BlogKimberly Ong
Pressure is building for New Jersey and New York State to block a controversial fracked gas pipeline known as the Northeast Supply Enhancement, or Williams, pipeline. NRDC sent comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Conservation, urging them to…

Saving the Planet Starts With Our Plates

Expert BlogSujatha Bergen, JoAnne Berkenkamp
What we eat plays a big role in the fight against climate change. Eating more plants and wasting less good food are vital places to start.

Coalition: Update, Extend Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives

Expert BlogLauren Urbanek
A broad coalition representing millions of Americans today urged Congress to modernize and extend expired energy efficiency tax incentives, touting the enormous, long-term benefits for both the industry and U.S. consumers.

Michigan Public Service Commission Primer

Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez
With big cases pending and coming at the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) that will dictate your monthly utility bill, how cost-effective home solar is, and how much wind, solar, and energy efficiency there will be in the state, it’s…

House Leads on Climate Crisis as Political Heat Builds

Expert BlogDavid Doniger, Jake Schmidt
The House of Representatives is set this week to pass its first major climate legislation in 10 years—the first step to address the climate crisis and the rapidly rising public demand for climate action.

CA Local Governments Take Lead on Zero-Emission Buildings

Expert BlogPierre Delforge
The City of Los Angeles just released its new Sustainability Plan that includes ambitious emissions standards for new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030 and all existing buildings by 2050. With its population of 4 million, L.A.’s leadership on cutting…

Northeast Revs Up Clean Transportation Planning

Expert BlogBruce Ho
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are working together to develop a regional clean transportation policy that delivers better, more equitable outcomes, improves transportation options, and cleans up the air.

Colorado: Support a Just and Equitable Transition via Securitization

Expert BlogJulia Prochnik
A just and equitable transition is possible with political support, investment, and community involvement. Utility securitization can be a prescription for lowering energy costs and a useful financing tool to help fund a just and equitable transition to clean energy…

Red and Blue Colorado Votes for Relief from Pain at the Pump

Expert BlogMax Baumhefner, Noah Long
While bitter politics may have paralyzed legislative efforts in D.C., in Colorado, bipartisan legislation is now headed to Governor Jared Polis’ desk to be signed into law that would ensure Coloradans gain access to a cleaner, cheaper, transportation fuel.