News & Commentary

House Bill Would Deliver Needed Steps Toward a Clean Economy

September 23, 2020 Expert BlogMarc Boom

This package pulls together over 60 different bills that, taken as a whole, would significantly improve how our government approaches energy systems - putting climate action, clean jobs, and reducing environmental harms to communities at the forefront of building a…

Gov Newsom Announces All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035

September 23, 2020 Expert BlogDr. Simon Mui, Alex Jackson

Governor Newsom of California issued the first of a potential series of actions to fight climate change, starting first with a massive venture to ensure all Californians have options beyond burning fossil fuels in cars, trucks, and buses.

Helping Underserved Floridians Fight Climate Change

September 22, 2020 Expert BlogMaria Ortiz, Eloisa Portillo-Morales

In the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis, Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF), is making an impact by helping traditionally underserved communities combat climate change.

This Is the Moment to Reimagine Public Transportation

September 18, 2020 Expert BlogUnited States, Seattle, New York CityAmanda Eaken

COVID-19 has changed many aspects of life, including the way we move through our neighborhoods. The pandemic has forced us to reimagine peoples relationship to streets with many cities launching "healthy streets" or "open streets" to allow for more land…

CO Wildfires & Extreme Weather Require Climate Action Now

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez, Sam Gilchrist

Here in Colorado, we have already experienced more than seventy 90 degree days this year—and it’s only September. Following the most recent heat wave, the Chinook winds ushered in a temperature drop from above 100 degrees highs to below freezing…

Montana Steps Toward Action on Climate Change

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogAmy McNamara, Noah Long

Montana council takes important step forward on climate change—it is now time for the Legislature to take action.

Puerto Rico Chooses Clean Energy 3 Years After Maria

September 17, 2020 Expert BlogPuerto RicoLuis Martinez

Three years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico reaffirms its commitment to clean energy and climate resiliency. Even after a 2019 law committing Puerto Rico to 100% renewable energy by 2050, questions remained. A new ruling by the PR Energy Bureau…

RGGI in the PA Legislature, or Welcome to the Terrordome

September 15, 2020 Expert BlogMark Szybist

Pennsylvania needs governance that reflects the will of Pennsylvanians and needs to address climate change. If we get the former we'll do the latter.

Study Shows MN Clean Cars Will Save Money and Cut Pollution

September 14, 2020 Expert BlogDr. Simon Mui

A new report demonstrates that a Clean Cars Minnesota program could cut air pollution, improve public health, and save consumers hundreds of millions annually.

RGGI's Record of Success, and What PA Stands to Gain

September 14, 2020 Expert BlogMark Szybist

This is the second blog in a three-part series on Pennsylvania's proposed regulation to limit carbon pollution from power plants and participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Cooling, Climate Change & Green Recovery

September 10, 2020 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal, Sameer Kwatra

California’s Clean Electricity Grid Powers Forward

September 10, 2020 Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh

California’s clean energy policies are being blamed incorrectly for what some critics have called “crippling power outages.” The brief rolling blackouts ordered last month by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) hardly “crippled” the state, and severe heat and record-setting…

Chicago Takes a New Step Toward Renewable Energy

September 4, 2020 Expert BlogUnited States, Illinois, ChicagoStefan Schaffer, Jay Orfield

Chicago is taking an exciting step toward renewable energy for the city’s buildings by announcing a Request for Proposals.

PA Needs Utility Bill Assistance to Prevent Mass Shut-Offs

September 4, 2020 Expert BlogMark Szybist

Clean Energy Path to Economic Recovery in Rural India

September 3, 2020 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

The RGGI Discussion in PA Is Getting Real

September 3, 2020 Expert BlogMark Szybist

A year after Governor Wolf directed the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to cut carbon dioxide pollution from power plants, and following extensive stakeholder outreach and many presentations by DEP staff, Pennsylvania is about to take a major toward…

Renewable Rikers Island: NYC Planning Commission Testimony

September 2, 2020 Expert BlogNew York CitySara Imperiale

NRDC provided testimony to the New York City Planning Commission in support of an amendment to the City Map establishing the entirety of Rikers Island as a Public Place, a designation that would prohibit Rikers Island from being used for…

Drivers Tell Automakers to Side with Clean Air, Not Trump

September 1, 2020 Expert BlogLuke Tonachel

Fiat Chrysler, General Motors, and Toyota can build the cleaner cars that consumers demand—or they can continue to risk their profits while putting our health and climate in danger.

Repeal Ohio’s House Bill 6

August 31, 2020 Expert BlogOhioDaniel Sawmiller

Ohio lawmakers could take action this week to repeal House Bill 6 which has been called the "worst energy bill of the 21st century."

California Omnibus Rule Adds Momentum to Cut Truck Pollution

August 27, 2020 Expert BlogPatricio Portillo

The California Air Resources Board voted unanimously today to adopt the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (Omnibus) rule—a comprehensive update to slash toxic air pollution from fossil fuel heavy-duty trucks.