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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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Energy Access to Millions in India by 2018

Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal, Nehmat Kaur
Scaling-up India’s ambition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new program, Saubhagya Yojna, to electrify all rural and urban households by December 2018. The new program aims to deliver on a long-promised aspiration for many Indian homes—light.

Today’s Wind and Solar Can Lead to a Safer Climate Tomorrow

Expert BlogNathanael Greene
New, comprehensive modeling by NRDC and Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) outlines a cost-effective pathway to a climate-safe future that relies on today’s proven clean energy solutions. The big news here is not just that we can do it. It’s…

India Green News: India to Reach 20 GW of Solar by FY18 End

Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal

India will ‘work above and beyond’ Paris climate deal to prevent global warming; India to reach 20 GW of installed solar capacity by FY18-end; WHO air-quality norms may help Indians live longer

California to Take Up Crucial Clean Energy Reform in January

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
California’s legislature made significant clean energy progress in 2017, but one box will remain unchecked as it moves to September recess—enhancement and integration of the Western electric grid. By not authorizing changes in how the grid is managed, this session…

California: America’s Climate Leader

Expert BlogRhea Suh
The Golden State is stepping up its game to set the standard for powering our nation through 100 percent clean, renewable energy.

Harvey Exposed Oil Issues We Must Address

Expert BlogJacob Eisenberg
Hurricane Harvey shed light on oil industry vulnerabilities that put communities at risk. It gives us yet another reason to accelerate the transition from oil dependence.

A Critical Clean Energy Decision for California and the West

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
NRDC urges the California legislature to act before its scheduled mid-September adjournment to resolve the longstanding issue of who will govern a fully integrated western grid under an expanded California Independent System Operator (CAISO).

Cap and Trade and Regional Grid Integration Go Hand in Hand

Expert BlogCarl Zichella
Regional grid Integration—centrally coordinating the operations of the grid via an organized electricity market—is the essential element to the renewable energy transition in the western U.S. Here, as with cap and trade, California’s leadership will be critical.