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A new U.N. report found that toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS pose a profound threat to human rights and the environment. Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo and environmental attorney Rob Bilott have joined the call to ban all non-essential uses of PFAS to protect our planet and our health.
September 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A new U.N. report found that toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS pose a profound threat to human rights and the environment. Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo and environmental attorney Rob Bilott have joined the call to ban all non-essential uses of PFAS to protect our planet and our health.
In addition to grading over 60 toilet paper brands on their sustainability practices, we’ve identified several companies whose practices are at high risk for associated human rights abuses. Read the full report to see if your toilet paper gets a passing score: https://on.nrdc.org/4rzeYhp
September 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
In addition to grading over 60 toilet paper brands on their sustainability practices, we’ve identified several companies whose practices are at high risk for associated human rights abuses. Read the full report to see if your toilet paper gets a passing score: https://on.nrdc.org/4rzeYhp
The Trump administration is abandoning the climate fight, repealing pollution rules on coal and gas power plants. It means a free pass for fossil fuel billionaires—and a worse climate crisis and higher electricity bills for us.
This is wrong and illegal. We'll stop them in court.
This is wrong and illegal. We'll stop them in court.
September 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Trump administration is abandoning the climate fight, repealing pollution rules on coal and gas power plants. It means a free pass for fossil fuel billionaires—and a worse climate crisis and higher electricity bills for us.
This is wrong and illegal. We'll stop them in court.
This is wrong and illegal. We'll stop them in court.
Trump’s EPA is loosening and eliminating environmental regulations in order to make data centers easier to build—and boost the dirty fossil fuels that power them.
Trump moves to ease environmental rules for data centers
The moves risk inflaming an already fierce and bipartisan backlash to data centers, the backbone of the AI boom.
www.axios.com
September 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Trump’s EPA is loosening and eliminating environmental regulations in order to make data centers easier to build—and boost the dirty fossil fuels that power them.
Chemical manufacturer Chemours has agreed to a record $590 million settlement over its toxic ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in North Carolina. While this is a big step forward in holding polluters accountable, there is still more work to be done.
Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $590M settlement with NC over PFAS lawsuits
The companies polluted the Cape Fear River with PFAS for decades.
www.newsobserver.com
September 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Chemical manufacturer Chemours has agreed to a record $590 million settlement over its toxic ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in North Carolina. While this is a big step forward in holding polluters accountable, there is still more work to be done.
It has been 10 years since the designation of the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument. To celebrate, we are virtually exploring this magnificent place and want you to join us live:
A Live Journey into an Ocean Wilderness
Join an interdisciplinary team of scientists and storytellers for an immersive, live-produced journey into the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument as we celebrate the 10th anniver...
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September 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
It has been 10 years since the designation of the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument. To celebrate, we are virtually exploring this magnificent place and want you to join us live:
The out-of-date, toxic J.H. Campbell coal plant finally has a pathway to shutting down. Just a week before it was set to close last year, the Trump administration invoked “emergency” powers, forcing it to stay open.
It was illegal, and we knew it. Today, the court agreed.
It was illegal, and we knew it. Today, the court agreed.
September 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The out-of-date, toxic J.H. Campbell coal plant finally has a pathway to shutting down. Just a week before it was set to close last year, the Trump administration invoked “emergency” powers, forcing it to stay open.
It was illegal, and we knew it. Today, the court agreed.
It was illegal, and we knew it. Today, the court agreed.
Global forests are our strongest defense against climate change. But deforestation and forest degradation are tearing apart these vital ecosystems, and the impacts can be felt around the world. 👇🧵
September 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Global forests are our strongest defense against climate change. But deforestation and forest degradation are tearing apart these vital ecosystems, and the impacts can be felt around the world. 👇🧵
The Trump administration is considering handing over parts of Yosemite National Park to developers, despite the National Park Service and courts rejecting this type of proposal for over two decades.
September 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The Trump administration is considering handing over parts of Yosemite National Park to developers, despite the National Park Service and courts rejecting this type of proposal for over two decades.
Good news! A federal court just rejected a key permit of a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run through New Jersey for failing to meet water quality standards. This is a win for New Jersey communities and waterways alike.
Court Halts New York Harbor Gas Pipeline Backed by Trump
The ruling centered on the granting of a water permit by New Jersey regulators, a decision the court described as “arbitrary and capricious.”
www.nytimes.com
September 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Good news! A federal court just rejected a key permit of a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run through New Jersey for failing to meet water quality standards. This is a win for New Jersey communities and waterways alike.
The Trump Administration’s plans to gut protections for 44 million acres of federal forests will likely increase human-caused wildfires.
Roadless Rule Rollback May Fuel More Wildfires, Agencies Say
Human-caused wildfires could become more frequent if the US Forest Service rolls back a rule blocking roadbuilding and logging on more than 44 million acres of federal forests, the agency said in docu...
news.bloomberglaw.com
September 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Trump Administration’s plans to gut protections for 44 million acres of federal forests will likely increase human-caused wildfires.
Hundreds of thousands of workers are still unprotected from extreme heat—a debilitating and sometimes deadly threat. From postal workers to construction workers, policymakers must prioritize the well-being of those who make our everyday lives go round.
September 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Hundreds of thousands of workers are still unprotected from extreme heat—a debilitating and sometimes deadly threat. From postal workers to construction workers, policymakers must prioritize the well-being of those who make our everyday lives go round.
We already have the technology to quickly cut nitrous oxide emissions—a dangerous super pollutant that warms our planet 275 times more than carbon dioxide. It's time to use it and finally cut this industrial pollution once and for all.
We Call Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas, but This Super Pollutant Is No Joke
We have the opportunity to quickly cut emissions of this super pollutant from industrial sources and avoid more than a quarter billion tons of CO2-equivalent by midcentury.
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September 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
We already have the technology to quickly cut nitrous oxide emissions—a dangerous super pollutant that warms our planet 275 times more than carbon dioxide. It's time to use it and finally cut this industrial pollution once and for all.
The Trump administration moves to undermine the Clean Water Act again, with a proposal that would strip 94% of US wetlands of its protections.
September 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The Trump administration moves to undermine the Clean Water Act again, with a proposal that would strip 94% of US wetlands of its protections.
Our chief litigation officer, Michael Wall, reminds us that progress is still possible, despite the setbacks under the second Trump administration. Listen to the latest episode of What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/4xzbDSa
September 3, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Our chief litigation officer, Michael Wall, reminds us that progress is still possible, despite the setbacks under the second Trump administration. Listen to the latest episode of What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/4xzbDSa
The U.N. warns the world will likely soon exceed 1.5℃ of warming. But it’s not too late to bring temperatures down and reduce climate impacts—if we move full speed ahead on clean energy, cut fossil fuels, and build resilience. Our future depends on it.
Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone
In a strategic retreat, the United Nations concedes that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst impacts of global warming.
apnews.com
September 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The U.N. warns the world will likely soon exceed 1.5℃ of warming. But it’s not too late to bring temperatures down and reduce climate impacts—if we move full speed ahead on clean energy, cut fossil fuels, and build resilience. Our future depends on it.
We're back in court to defend against the Trump administration's attempts to gut these culturally and ecologically significant monuments for parts.
September 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We're back in court to defend against the Trump administration's attempts to gut these culturally and ecologically significant monuments for parts.
For the past 40 years, Minnesota has been dealing with a nitrogen pollution crisis. Residents across the state, including in this beloved summer destination, are forced to pay to overhaul their drinking water systems due to agricultural runoff.
Minnesota’s Water Quality Wake-Up Call
Nitrogen pollution is a statewide problem that needs a new solution.
www.nrdc.org
September 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM
For the past 40 years, Minnesota has been dealing with a nitrogen pollution crisis. Residents across the state, including in this beloved summer destination, are forced to pay to overhaul their drinking water systems due to agricultural runoff.
Heat pumps are excellent multitaskers, replacing both air conditioner and heating systems, and are up to five times more efficient than traditional systems. They're better for your health, lower your utility bills, and you can save thousands through state and local programs.
Your Guide to the Latest Heat Pump Rebates and Incentives
The federal tax credit may be gone, but you can still save thousands via state and local programs for this climate-friendly home upgrade.
www.nrdc.org
September 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Heat pumps are excellent multitaskers, replacing both air conditioner and heating systems, and are up to five times more efficient than traditional systems. They're better for your health, lower your utility bills, and you can save thousands through state and local programs.
Millions of homeowners across the U.S. are being denied or priced out of property insurance coverage as climate-driven disasters are causing insurers to raise premiums and deny claims. Learn more and see how states can combat this growing crisis: https://on.nrdc.org/3SE6OYC
September 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Millions of homeowners across the U.S. are being denied or priced out of property insurance coverage as climate-driven disasters are causing insurers to raise premiums and deny claims. Learn more and see how states can combat this growing crisis: https://on.nrdc.org/3SE6OYC
We’ve filed over 50 lawsuits against the second Trump administration so far. Our chief litigation officer, Michael Wall, talks about the process of upholding the law through our court system in the latest episode of What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/4xzbDSa
August 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
We’ve filed over 50 lawsuits against the second Trump administration so far. Our chief litigation officer, Michael Wall, talks about the process of upholding the law through our court system in the latest episode of What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/4xzbDSa
In parts of the Central Valley drinking water is too dangerous to drink. A primary culprit? Failures to regulate nitrogen pollution. This is a preventable problem that the California State Water Board needs to fix immediately.
https://on.nrdc.org/4zGQ3wt
https://on.nrdc.org/4zGQ3wt
Clean water shouldn't depend on where you live - Capitol Weekly
OPINION — Turn on the tap in San Jose, and the water is something you don’t think twice about. That’s not the case in parts of the Central Valley, where drinking water is too dangerous to drink.
on.nrdc.org
August 28, 2026 at 9:06 PM
In parts of the Central Valley drinking water is too dangerous to drink. A primary culprit? Failures to regulate nitrogen pollution. This is a preventable problem that the California State Water Board needs to fix immediately.
https://on.nrdc.org/4zGQ3wt
https://on.nrdc.org/4zGQ3wt
Under President Trump, electricity costs are up 16%, the highest ever for American families.
And his policies are only making it worse—NRDC’s new analysis shows that families’ will pay up to $230 more on their annual utility bills due to the Trump administration’s policies by 2035.
And his policies are only making it worse—NRDC’s new analysis shows that families’ will pay up to $230 more on their annual utility bills due to the Trump administration’s policies by 2035.
The Rising Costs of Trump’s Assault on Clean American Energy
Imagine an attack on the U.S. energy system that wiped out 40% of the nation’s new power plants, $700 billion of infrastructure and sent electricity bills through the roof.
What American leader
realclearenergy.org
August 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Under President Trump, electricity costs are up 16%, the highest ever for American families.
And his policies are only making it worse—NRDC’s new analysis shows that families’ will pay up to $230 more on their annual utility bills due to the Trump administration’s policies by 2035.
And his policies are only making it worse—NRDC’s new analysis shows that families’ will pay up to $230 more on their annual utility bills due to the Trump administration’s policies by 2035.
Families are paying sky-high prices at the pump amid the war in Iran. Now we know exactly whose pockets that money is lining: Oil companies reported over $85 billion of profits in just three months this year. It’s so much money that just in the time it took to read this, Big Oil made $180,000.
August 27, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Families are paying sky-high prices at the pump amid the war in Iran. Now we know exactly whose pockets that money is lining: Oil companies reported over $85 billion of profits in just three months this year. It’s so much money that just in the time it took to read this, Big Oil made $180,000.