Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund “We don’t manage land. The land manages us.” This American Indian byword perhaps takes on no greater significance than in the vast, awe-inspiring red-rock country of southeastern Utah. Otherworldly terrain filled with plateaus, mesas, canyons, arches, domes, and rivers extends for hundreds of uninterrupted miles. This striking landscape […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The U.S. Department of Energy has issued the first-ever energy efficiency standards for uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), the battery backup systems that automatically kick in to keep electronics running when the power goes out or falters. These new standards mean billions in savings for American consumers and businesses, while […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This blog post was written by my colleague Rachel Fakhry, MAP Fellow and participant in the DOE negotiated rulemaking. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized energy conservation standards yesterday for six classes of refrigeration equipment for the walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers (commonly called walk-ins) found in […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund For those who live in cooler climates, taking a dip in a pool and needing to use an air conditioner may be things we only dream about as we bundle up to ring in the new year. But the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been thinking a […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Your browser doesn’t support Javascript or has it disabled. onEarth works best with Javascript enabled. Just over 7,000 wild cheetahs remain – New research led by the Zoological Society of London estimates that the big cats occupy just 9 percent of their historic range. The cheetah’s plummeting numbers are […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Justin Trudeau on his first official visit to Washington, D.C., in March 2016 World Bank Photo Collection/Flickr Things used to be so much simpler. If you self-identified as liberal and your presidential candidate lost, you spent the next six months checking Vancouver real estate listings, brushing up on […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The newest building energy code, which will govern how much energy and money is saved by the new home and commercial building owners, was recently approved by code officials – and by and large, they voted to uphold the great efficiency gains made in past code cycles. The […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Photo by DAVE GATLEY/FEMA NRDC submitted comments (nrdc_comments.pdf) yesterday on a proposed rule by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which, when finalized, will increase the nation’s resilience to flood disasters. The proposed rule achieves greater protection for the nation by requiring future HUD-funded projects, like affordable […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund For those seeking some good clean energy news to ring in the new year, look no further than Lazard’s annual report on the costs of electricity generation technologies. The investment firm’s recent analysis reaffirms energy expert and philanthropist Hal Harvey’s declaration that “a clean future now costs less […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Amazon Wind Farm U.S. East, a new wind farm outside Elizabeth City, North Carolina Avangrid Renewables Before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, 104 wind turbines scattered across 22,000 acres of farmland near Elizabeth City, North Carolina, will begin churning out electricity. It will be the South’s […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Your browser doesn’t support Javascript or has it disabled. onEarth works best with Javascript enabled. Ohio Governor John Kasich upholds clean energy standards – Governor Kasich vetoed a Republican attempt to halt pollution-cutting legislation that requires the state’s electric utilities to get at least 3.5 percent of their electricity from […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Part of NRDC’s Year-End Series Reviewing 2016 Energy Developments The drive to put cleaner vehicles on the road—and reduce climate-altering pollution and save drivers money—made significant gains in 2016. New cars achieved record high fuel economy. New carbon pollution and fuel efficiency standards were put in place for […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Despite current rhetoric, there is a history of bipartisan support for clean energy in America. I know, because I’ve been an advocate for 40 years and I’ve seen the progress – regardless of the party in power. We’ve been able to forge ahead because clean energy and clean […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund When it comes to PCBs in the Hudson River, it’s time for EPA to do its job. That, in a nutshell, is the conclusion of a lengthy report released this week by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) regarding the decades-old cleanup of the millions […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Paul Tessier/Stocksy Are African elephants endangered? Not everywhere—and that’s a problem. The idea of endangered species appears straightforward: A species is either at grave risk of extinction, or it is not. Endangerment, however, is often a determination that involves a tricky mixture of science and politics. For starters, […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Scientists and regulators have sounded the alarm linking the overuse of antibiotics in livestock production with helping to increase the creation and spread of antibiotic resistant infections. Three years ago, as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a voluntary program seeking to curb some […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Chile is global leader in renewable energy investments, Brazil launches wireless Amazon monitoring system, Germany supports Peru’s conservation efforts To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. December 15 – 21, 2016 Latin America Green News will be taking a break […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund 2016 concludes with another city showcasing leadership on sustainability and energy efficiency. Denver’s city council has unanimously passed a benchmarking and transparency ordinance for large commercial and multifamily buildings. This is a critical step for Denver to achieve its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan goals of reducing greenhouse […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Today, Snake River salmon made the Endangered Species Coalition’s “Top Ten” list of imperiled species in dire need of strong conservation measures. Usually making someone’s top ten list is a good thing. But this is a list no species wants to be on. The Coalition’s report, Removing the […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Fishing for herring in Alaska Photo credit: NOAA United States fisheries are facing increasing upheaval and stress from global change due to warming and acidifying waters. On the east coast, for instance, species such as the Blueline Tilefish are moving farther north in search of more favorable water […]