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Two foundational power sector policies, cap-and-invest plus ambitious clean electricity targets, provide significant benefits

New poll results show overwhelming public support for government action to address the plastic crisis, including a strong global plastics treaty.

NRDC's recently published scorecard shows some of the progress being made in the state, but also highlights the significant work that remains to be done.

A new study shows that the Advanced Clean Trucks Program can bring $35 billion in benefits to Pennsylvania.

A new report finds that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative delivers on jobs, emissions reduction, and economic benefits—and provides a framework to address equity in the future.

U.S. EPA's unprecedented findings confirm that widespread neonic pesticide use threatens critical pollinators, other wildlife, and whole ecosystems. 

A clean and sustainable energy future is needed for addressing climate change, but how we get there matters. In the midst of global efforts to clean up and eliminate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), Chemours is doubling…

There is not a one-size-fits-all approach to crafting inclusive food waste prevention messaging. Philadelphia worked with community-based organizations to run community focus groups to better understand the biggest barriers to preventing food from becoming waste in local communities.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan hosted an event in Warren County, North Carolina and announced the creation of a new national office dedicated to the advancement of environmental justice across the country.

Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability and Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), the City-owned gas utility, have released a report summarizing the findings from the Philadelphia Gas Works Business Diversification Study, an exploration of pathways for PGW, its workers, and its customers to…

Transforming city budgets to address climate change will be essential to meeting our climate goals, and Pittsburgh has taken a first step.

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

Lead pipes throughout the country, including Washington DC, leach and contribute to widespread contamination. Paradoxically, due to a confusing and inadequate system of safeguards, Washington DC is in compliance with federal drinking water regulations for lead.