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 Environmental Defense Fund Only our activism can secure America’s bedrock environmental laws – all of which are now under threat. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/247750126/0/edf/blogs/feed~Well-protect-and-defend-the-environment-in-%E2%80%93-with-or-without-President-Trump
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 Environmental Defense Fund The latest intelligence on the president-elect’s cabinet picks. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/247348114/0/edf/blogs/feed~Trump-transition-news-items-you-may-have-missed
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 […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This week, NRDC and our environmental partners submitted comments on California’s draft plan to make water conservation a way of life in our homes and business. Water powers California’s economy, sustains our communities, and nourishes our environment. And the exceptional drought we’re experiencing now—the worst California has seen […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Pixabay As we close out 2016 and prepare for the challenges of an incoming administration, many are worried that progress in combating climate change and working toward a society where all can prosper could stall. But there are reasons to remain hopeful. One of those is the potential for progress at the local […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The following is a guest blog post written by Melissa DiNino, who works as a range rider for Montana’s Centennial Valley Association. NRDC has supported the Association’s range rider program since it began in 2014. Up before the sun, Melissa helps with gathering and moving cattle as they […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund President Obama today has once again stood up for the health of this and future generations by saving the U.S. Arctic and key areas of the Atlantic from the risks of offshore drilling. This is a victory for our oceans and the millions of Americans across the country […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund photopalace/Alamy Stock Photo On November 8, following four attempts in the face of fierce industry objection, the voters of California finally affirmed the state’s plastic bag ban by a margin of 6.5 percentage points in a veto referendum. The outlaw of those skimpy, single-use grocery bags—specifically, anything thinner […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This blog post was co-written with my colleague Bruce Ho. For the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), 2016 was a year of progress. The pioneering, bipartisan climate initiative among nine Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states – Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont […]