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Flood Protection Standard Is Key Climate Adaptation Tool

December 4, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesJoel Scata

The flood-related impacts of climate change are happening now. We cannot afford to wait. 

Delivering Ambition, Action, and Equity at COP28: What Needs to Be Delivered

November 28, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalJake Schmidt, Brendan Guy, Joe Thwaites, Shruti Shukla, Jennifer Skene, Prima Madan, Pete Budden

As decision-makers gather in Dubai for COP28, they need to take urgent action to hold global warming to 1.5°C and help the most vulnerable cope with the climate crisis.

Congress: Protect the Clean Air Act from Plastic Polluters

November 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalDaniel Rosenberg, Katie Hobbs

Congress’ critical role in addressing the plastic crisis: Don't support plastic polluters' plans to remove Clean Air Act restrictions on incinerating plastic.

National Climate Assessment: Flooding and Sea Level Rise

November 14, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore

To adapt to the new reality of climate-driven flooding and sea level rise, local governments, states, and the federal government need to embrace two main courses of action.

The State of the Union Is Hot, Stormy, and Unprepared

November 14, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesJuanita Constible

The Fifth National Climate Assessment warns that despite recent progress on mitigation and adaptation, the United States is unprepared for the climate crisis. 

National Scorecard Says Illinois Can Do Better on Transportation

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogIllinoisMuhammed Patel, Samantha Henningson

A new scorecard from NRDC shows that Illinois is trailing behind its neighbors in building a clean and equitable transportation system.

Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG)

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMende Yangden

A funding pathway for equitable and sustainable transportation projects

240 NGOs to President Biden: Save People from Toxic Plastic

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalDaniel Rosenberg

These organizations are urging President Biden to take strong and immediate action, globally and domestically, to address the plastic crisis.

North Carolina Needs to Live Up to its Transportation Commitments

November 8, 2023 Expert BlogNorth CarolinaPatrick King

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.

People-Centric Approaches to Climate Solutions

October 31, 2023 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

Local climate action and people-centric approaches are critical to building on the ground capacities of communities vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Clean Trucks Yield $35 Billion in Benefits for Pennsylvanians

October 23, 2023 Expert BlogPennsylvaniaMuhammed Patel, Robert Routh

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

Building Resilience, BRIC by BRIC: BRIC’s Fourth Year

October 18, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber

FEMA has released the fourth Notice of Funding Opportunity for BRIC. Let's take a look at what's new for this grant cycle.

President Biden Charts New Course Toward Climate Resilience

October 12, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesShelley Poticha

The Biden administration’s new National Climate Resilience Framework will help the federal government align decision-making and investments with the need to adapt to climate change.

$4.3 Billion on the Table: Huge Benefits to Public Health and Wealth Lie Within Reach

October 4, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesIrene Nielson

EPA’s recent announcement of $4.3 billion in competitive funding for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in our homes and buildings, to win big on public health and reduce both housing energy costs and climate…

Looming Government Shutdown Puts Public Safety and Health at Risk

September 29, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesManish Bapna

The House majority must do their job before people are forced to pay the price.

Pollution to Prosperity: Chicago's Path to a Healthy Future

September 27, 2023 Expert BlogChicagoGina Ramirez

We are fighting to move from pollution to progress in Chicago with a series of important ordinances that address cumulative impacts, clean buildings, and clean drinking water. 

What Is the Air Quality Index?

September 27, 2023 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

The national index reports real-time air quality issues across the country.

Time for New York City to Act on Extreme Heat

September 7, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, New York CityEric A. Goldstein

The September heat wave now enveloping New York is a reminder that the time has arrived for officials in the nation’s largest city to further protect its residents from the dangers of extreme heat.

A Resource for Energy-Burdened Communities

September 6, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMaria Correa

Energy burden has disproportionately impacted low-income communities of color for decades. NRDC is actively working to bring justice to these communities through this mapping tool.

Shifting Federal Funding to Communities: ECJ Program Could Be a Historic Opportunity

September 6, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Chantelle "Ella" Mendonsa

The EPA ECJ program grants directed over $2 billion to marginalized communities to reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to respond to environmental and climate justice challenges.