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Clearing the Air: Climate and Air Quality Solutions

Expert BlogIndia, United States, InternationalAnjali Jaiswal
Cutting tailpipe emissions and moving to zero emission vehicles can eliminate the diesel fumes causing childhood asthma, emergency room visits, and loss of life.

Climate Consequences 2022: If India Sneezes

Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal
As the warning goes, “when Paris sneezes, Europe catches a cold,” the same is true for India and the rest of the world when it comes to climate change.

Cooling with Less Warming in India

Expert BlogIndiaPrima Madan

Read about the latest at the Montreal Protocol meetings this week and efforts toward climate friendly cooling in a warming world.

Energizing Indian Cities: EV Charging Infrastructure Siting

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

With the alarming rate of global warming already underway, transitioning to electric vehicles now is critical, but it is only possible with an aggressive scale-up of charging infrastructure to accompany the shift.

NRDC Sets Region Specific Water Targets for Each Office

Expert BlogUnited States, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Bozeman, Beijing, San Francisco, Santa MonicaMaria McCain

NRDC has seen a steady decline in total water usage institution-wide and has taken steps to advance water stewardship.

Clean Energy for Clean Transportation in India

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

Transitioning to EVs in India is a major opportunity for revving up the economy, spurring job growth, improving air quality, and reducing carbon emissions. Although electric vehicles are cleaner even with conventional grid power, pairing them with renewable energy can…

The Unlikely Takedown of Keystone XL

NRDC in ActionNebraska, South Dakota, Canada, MontanaCourtney Lindwall
The notorious tar sands pipeline was a lightning rod in the fight against climate change and the seemingly unstoppable oil industry. NRDC advocates were part of a broad coalition that helped stop Keystone XL—for good.

Coping with Extreme Heat in the time of COVID-19

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

As COVID-19 cases soar to over 23 million, India’s healthcare infrastructure is being stretched to the brink. Parts of India are also fighting extreme summer heat. Extreme heat is not merely an inconvenience; it is a major global health threat…

Unlocking the Billion-Dollar EV Opportunity for Gujarat

Expert BlogGujarat, IndiaSameer Kwatra
While COVID-19 is an immediate priority for India, actions to reduce harmful emissions such as by transitioning to electric mobility can achieve major wins for public health, for the environment, and for India’s economy.

Beat the Heat: Chandrapur Heat Action Plan

Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal
Drawing on lessons from the groundbreaking 2013 Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan, city, state, and national level authorities are ramping up to implement extreme heat warning systems and preparedness plans throughout India.

Biden Can Protect Communities, Halt Mountain Valley Pipeline

Expert BlogWest Virginia, Virginia, North CarolinaAmy Mall
We have new leadership in Washington under President Biden, and his administration should take action to send the Mountain Valley Pipeline right where it belongs—into the dustbin of history.