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The Significance of Chevron Deference

Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Doniger
Two new SCOTUS cases, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Dept. of Commerce, may impact federal agencies’ ability to perform their duties.
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The Uinta Basin Railway Would Be a Bigger Carbon Bomb Than Willow

ExplainerUtah, Colorado, United StatesNicole Greenfield
The project could sabotage U.S. climate goals, send oil-filled trains along the Colorado River, and pollute the air from Utah to the Gulf Coast.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, wearing a black suit and blue tie, walking in front of the Detroit Job Corps Center building with a person in a blue T-shirt on this right, pointing his finger at something in the distance, a person in a red collar T-shirt on his left, and a group of other people walking behind them

What Is the Justice40 Initiative?

ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall
This Biden administration directive is the historic effort to ensure that federal climate, clean energy, and infrastructure investments reach the communities who need them most.

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The Grid Is A-Changing—and Grid Operators Need to Change With It

Expert BlogUnited StatesChristy Walsh, David Doniger
In their effort to shift blame to the EPA, fossil fuel interests and other opponents of carbon rules are conflating two types of reliability arguments. In comments NRDC and its allies are delivering to EPA and FERC tomorrow, we are…

Food Matters: Year-in-Review

Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Madeline Keating, Darby Hoover, Nina Sevilla, Anya Obrez, Andrea Collins, Yvette Cabrera

Through NRDC's Food Matters initiative, U.S. cities work to prevent food from becoming waste, rescue surplus food, and recycle food scraps. 

2023 Wins in Food Waste & What’s Next in 2024

Expert BlogInternational, United StatesYvette Cabrera, Madeline Keating, Darby Hoover, Nina Sevilla, Andrea Collins, Anya Obrez

NRDC’s food waste team reflects on all we’ve accomplished this year and what we’re most excited for in 2024

Bipartisan Farm Bill Extension Signals Hope for 2024

Expert BlogWashington, D.C., United StatesAllison Johnson, Matthew Kaplan, Jeff Slyfield, Jeffrey McManus

The one-year Farm Bill extension ensures short-term continuity, and we look forward to a full 2024 Farm Bill that protects people and the environment

The DOE Is Innovating for the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow

Expert BlogUnited StatesDaniel Bissonnette
The DOE's research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities are critical to the clean energy transition. From early innovation to widespread commercialization, the DOE plays a pivotal role.

Driving Ambition, Action, and Equity at COP28: Part 1

Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Jake Schmidt, Brendan Guy, Joe Thwaites, Jennifer Skene
World leaders in Dubai sent a clear signal: the end of the fossil fuel era has begun, and the world is rapidly transitioning to a clean energy economy. This helps put the world on a firmer pathway in this decisive…

White House Ocean Justice Strategy

Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland
During COP28, the White House released a strategy to guide federal agencies towards incorporating justice and equity in ocean use and conservation.

Delivering an Affordable, Zero-Polluting Transportation Future

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui
In 2023, eight states adopted clean vehicle standards and companies invested record amounts in EVs and battery factories. The Biden administration can build on this progress with strong clean car and truck standards in 2024.

Pebble Mine 2023: Tribes Win Veto, State Hail Marys SCOTUS

Expert BlogUnited States, AlaskaJoel Reynolds
Pebble Mine: Year in Review. After EPA issues rare veto of massive Bristol Bay mine, Dunleavy Administration throws lifeline to Canadian owner, lodging dubious claims in U.S. Supreme Court.