Author: NRDC

Hochul’s State of the State Takes on Climate Change

Post author By NRDC
Post date January 10, 2023

ALBANY, NY – In her 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Hochul announced an ambitious climate-focused agenda that includes establishing a cap-and-invest program with protections for disadvantaged communities; building 800,000 fully sustainable, new housing units with smaller buildings being…

Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

Now We All Have to Be Wind, Solar, and Transmission Builders

Post author By NRDC
Post date December 26, 2022

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the United States has an unprecedented opportunity to dramatically cut our greenhouse gas emissions. Now, clean energy advocates need to shift from working to make renewables and transmission cheaper to working…

Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

Time to Build On, Not Walk Back From, Benefits of Climate Action

Post author By NRDC
Post date December 23, 2022

A divided Congress doesn’t have to mean gridlock on the central environmental, social, and economic challenge of our time.

Climate Change

Electrify to Fight Crazy Fuel Prices and Climate Change

Post author By NRDC
Post date December 22, 2022

New Yorkers should electrify their homes and cars this winter to fight crazy fuel prices, climate change, and air pollution.

Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

Learning Curves and Enhanced Geothermal (Part 2 of 2)

Post author By NRDC
Post date December 21, 2022

I recently listened to two podcasts by Dave Roberts: the first is on learning curves and the second is on enhanced geothermal power. This is the second in a two-part series on learning curves, enhanced geothermal power and speculating about…

Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

Learning Curves and Enhanced Geothermal (Part 1 of 2)

Post author By NRDC
Post date December 20, 2022

I recently listened to two podcasts by Dave Roberts: the first is on learning curves and their implication for renewable energy policy and the second is on enhanced geothermal power. This is the first in a two-part series on learning…

Climate Change Global Warming.

Climate Action Delivers Air Quality & Health Gains in India

Post author By NRDC
Post date December 19, 2022

City-led climate efforts can deliver air quality and health benefits.

Climate Change Environment Global Warming. Renewable Energy. Sustainability

SFI Under Scrutiny for Misleading Sustainability Claims

Post author By NRDC
Post date December 14, 2022

The Natural Resources Defense Council works to safeguard the earth – its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.