News & Commentary

This past year saw continued climate action, with important policies that will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution while improving quality of life.

The fight against environmental harm, economic dependence, and negative health impacts from fossil fuel development on Indigenous land is a centuries-long tale.

2023—another banner year for federal energy efficiency standards!

After the hottest year on record, curbing power plant carbon pollution is more urgent than ever. Fortunately, we can get there from here.

In 2023, the U.S. government sent a strong signal for decarbonization of industry that caught the eye of private investors. 2024 will be the year to build.

EPA's proposed Lead and Copper Rule retains much of the Trump administration's rule.

This blog tracks the progress of six states striving to equitably wind down investment into the fossil gas system.

ICC initiates a forward-thinking "Future of Gas" proceeding and a robust low-income discount rate.

The largest Gulf oil spill since Deepwater Horizon highlights the inherent risks of offshore drilling to coastal communities and marine ecosystems.

With climate leaders now back in control of the statehouse, here's what they'll deliver in the next 2 years to keep Virginia's national leadership on track

The first U.S. utility-scale offshore wind project turns on the lights—and was built with strong protections in place for endangered whales.

Recently introduced Democrat and Republican bills propose tariffs at the border for widely traded products with high greenhouse gas emissions intensity.

The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants can offer key food waste reduction funding and support. 

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.