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The Inflation Reduction Act has proven that the United States has the potential to lead on climate. But further actions are needed if the country is to deliver the global transformations necessary to tackle the climate crisis.

Here are the key elements of the sweeping climate, tax, and health care legislation that President Biden signed into law.

The groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act will support greater access to life-saving and climate-friendly cooling in people’s homes.

Thanks to decades of inaction by federal and state governments, our transportation system is not prepared. PROTECT is a big step forward toward resilience. States should fully devote all of these funds toward effective climate resilience projects.

Across the United States, the majority of states lack laws that require flood damages be fully disclosed to home buyers. The consequences can be financially ruinous to those who unwittingly purchase a flood-prone home.

In a month that has seen Texas sizzle under record-breaking heat, solar, and wind power have been key to helping keeping the lights on—and air conditioners humming.

NRDC is preparing for the New York State legislative session in 2023, where we'll fight hard alongside our allies and partners for important bills that will protect our state and our planet from the worst effects of climate change.

Blaming any one power source is a mistake. We can’t make any one source of power foolproof, but we can make a grid that’s nimble, resilient, and reliable.

Virginia's waters are rising, yet Youngkin—with presidential stars in his eyes—plays extremist political games to please Big Polluter mega donors.

FEMA has announced Round 1 of this year's BRIC grant selections. Let's take a look at how these selections compare to last year's.

More than a dozen City Hall leaders violate California's water reporting requirements.

The 2022 session brought about major victories for our health and environment and big opportunities for us to continue to invest in a clean, healthy and fair Colorado for all.

Hurricane Agnes left a lasting legacy on flood protection and disaster policy. Let’s take a closer look at what’s changed—and what hasn’t.

The Southeast Side of Chicago—like many communities of color around the country—has been put on the frontline of the effects of a worsening climate crisis.