Luke Tonachel
Senior Director, Clean Vehicles & Buildings, Climate & Clean Energy Program
Since joining NRDC in 2004, Luke Tonachel has focused on reducing the environmental impact of the transportation sector. His work has encouraged governments to adopt policies that advance clean fuels and the development of energy-efficient vehicles. Before working at NRDC, he received hands-on experience with energy systems and propulsion plants while serving as an engineering officer aboard a U.S. Navy cruiser. Tonachel holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Rochester and a master’s in public policy from the University of California, Berkeley. He is based in New York City.
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Inflation Reduction Act: A Big Step Toward a Climate-Safe Future
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Analysis on the 2022 climate bill by NRDC’s experts.
Translating Joe Biden's Climate Vision into Action
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NRDC experts take a deep dive into President-elect Joe Biden’s key plans to address climate change—the strongest national climate agenda ever laid out by a U.S. president-elect.