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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

October 25, 2023 Issue BriefUnited StatesErik D. Olson

Removing lead service lines could save the United States an estimated $786 billion from avoided health impacts over the next 35 years.

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

October 19, 2023 Fact SheetUnited States, InternationalDr. Veena Singla

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Building Batteries Better: Doing the Best With Less

July 10, 2023 ReportUnited StatesJordan Brinn

Reducing the amount of mining needed through improvements in battery technology, second-life applications for vehicle batteries, and better recycling is key to reducing harms caused from battery supply chains.

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New Mexico Clean Car and Trucks Testimony (PDF)

October 24, 2023 Testimony

NRDC and allies’ testimony in support of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department (EHD) adopting the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII), Advanced Clean Truck (ACT), and Heavy-Medium Duty Low NOx Omnibus (Low...

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Opportunities to Improve Project Review (PDF)

April 26, 2023 Testimony

Testimony submitted by NRDC's Christy Goldfuss to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Legislative Hearing on Opportunities to Improve Project Review for a Cleaner, Stronger Economy, urging improvements to the permitting process for clean energy projects.

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on "Cleaner Cars: Good for Consumers and Public Health" (PDF)

April 18, 2023 Testimony

Written testimony of NRDC's Kathy Harris to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, on "Cleaner Cars: Good for Consumers and Public Health," urging the EPA to set the strong vehicle...

Testimony of John Walke before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (PDF)

September 7, 2022 Testimony

John Walke, Clean Air Director and senior attorney for NRDC, gave testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, on four pieces of clean air legislation.

Testimony Highlighting Opportunities to Expand the Use of Climate-smart Farming Practices (PDF)

April 29, 2022 Testimony

Written testimony submitted to the Senate Committee on Agriculture highlighting opportunities to expand the use of climate-smart farming practices.

Testimony of NRDC's Erik Olson on Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure (PDF)

March 29, 2022 Testimony

Testimony of NRDC's Erik Olson before the House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, for the hearing entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure."

Testimony of Sharon Buccino Regarding How America’s Public Lands Can Help Deliver a Prosperous and Secure Future for All (PDF)

March 23, 2021 Testimony

Prepared written testimony of Sharon Buccino, NRDC’s senior director for Lands, before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Testimony of Mae Wu on Strengthening the Safe Drinking Water Act (PDF)

July 28, 2020 Testimony

Testimony of NRDC's Mae Wu for a hearing titled “There’s Something in the Water: Reforming Our Nation’s Drinking Water Standards,” held remotely in front of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Ensuring Uniform Protections for NJ Residential Water Customers during COVID-19 (PDF)

June 10, 2020 Testimony

NRDC strongly urges the NJ legislature to establish mandatory protections for the residential customers of all water and wastewater utilities (whether publicly owned or privately owned), including a prohibition on shutoffs, interest charges, liens, and other collections activities during and...

NRDC’s Comments to the New Jersey Senate Environment Committee in Support of Senate Bill 1016 (PDF)

April 7, 2020 Testimony

The testimony gives an overview of the impacts of neonicotinoid insecticides (“neonics”) on bees and other pollinators, birds, and aquatic ecosystems. It also summarizes research that raises concerns about the human health impacts of widespread exposure. The testimony was submitted...

Testimony of NRDC Senior Scientist Jennifer Sass in support of New Jersey Senate Bill 1016 (PDF)

February 21, 2020 Testimony

Testimony of NRDC Senior Scientist Jennifer Sass provides a summary of the human health concerns with neonicotinoid pesticides, including acute poisoning effects, chronic adverse health impacts, and evidence of developmental neurotoxicity. Neonic contamination in foods, waterways, drinking water and other...

Testimony of Arjun Krishnaswami (PDF)

February 5, 2020 Testimony

Testimony of Arjun Krishnaswami before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight and Subcommittee on Energy about “Management and Spending Challenges Within the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and...

Written Testimony to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (PDF)

February 5, 2020 Testimony

NRDC President and CEO Gina McCarthy testimony before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. On Feb. 5, 2020, the committee holds a hearing titled “Creating a Climate Resilient America: Overcoming the Health Risks of the Climate Crisis.”

New York State Drinking Water Quality Council (DWQC) Testimony on PFOA/PFOS (PDF)

February 4, 2020 Testimony

NRDC provided testimony at the New York State DWQC hearing on proposed regulations for PFOA and PFOS, arguing that there is still more to be done to protect New Yorkers from the threat of such contaminants.

Testimony of NRDC Senior Policy Advocate Khalil Shahyd Before the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (PDF)

October 16, 2019 Testimony

Testimony of NRDC Senior Policy Advocate Khalil Shahyd before the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Oct. 17, 2019, hearing on “Solving the Climate Crisis: Cleaner, Stronger Buildings.”

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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

Building Batteries Better: Doing the Best With Less

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New Mexico Clean Car and Trucks Testimony (PDF)

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Opportunities to Improve Project Review (PDF)

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on "Cleaner Cars: Good for Consumers and Public Health" (PDF)

Testimony of John Walke before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (PDF)

Testimony Highlighting Opportunities to Expand the Use of Climate-smart Farming Practices (PDF)

Testimony of NRDC's Erik Olson on Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure (PDF)

Testimony of Sharon Buccino Regarding How America’s Public Lands Can Help Deliver a Prosperous and Secure Future for All (PDF)

Testimony of Mae Wu on Strengthening the Safe Drinking Water Act (PDF)

Ensuring Uniform Protections for NJ Residential Water Customers during COVID-19 (PDF)

NRDC’s Comments to the New Jersey Senate Environment Committee in Support of Senate Bill 1016 (PDF)

Testimony of NRDC Senior Scientist Jennifer Sass in support of New Jersey Senate Bill 1016 (PDF)

Testimony of Arjun Krishnaswami (PDF)

Written Testimony to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (PDF)

New York State Drinking Water Quality Council (DWQC) Testimony on PFOA/PFOS (PDF)

Testimony of NRDC Senior Policy Advocate Khalil Shahyd Before the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (PDF)

Written Testimony Prepared by Christian Krupke, Ph.D, regarding N.J. Senate Bill 2288 (Jun. 6, 2019) (PDF)

Testimony of Miles Farmer on the Role of Carbon Offsets in Addressing Climate Change (PDF)

Testimony of Stephanie Brown in Favor of the Water Accountability and Equity Act (PDF)

Testimony of Erik Olson Regarding the Risks of PFAS Contamination and Exposure (PDF)

Map of Over 600 Known PFAS Contamination Sites (PDF)

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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

Building Batteries Better: Doing the Best With Less

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