When gas prices spike, families pay. Electric vehicles offer a cheaper alternative. Thanks to the war in Iran, the price of a gallon of gasoline is $4.40 and rising. We have seen this movie before; a global conflict or other unforeseen supply disruption drives oil and gas prices upward, putting … [continued]
A little-noticed provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means new stable revenues for western states, but the Trump administration’s actions have limited its impact. The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), in concert with aggressive anti-renewable energy actions from the Trump administration, is set to … [continued]
The agency’s power plant rollback—right after the hottest summer on record—will raise your power bills and worsen the climate crisis. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its repeal of the 2024 carbon pollution standards for power plants, on the heels of the hottest summer that Americans have ever endured. … [continued]
The US solar industry is getting a shot of adrenaline from South Carolina, which is adding another new solar factory to its roster along with 500 new jobs.
NRDC FOIA’ed the DOE to learn why it canceled billions in clean manufacturing awards. Here’s what we found. By Ian Wells, Federal Industrial Lead, Climate & Energy, NRDC Last year, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) went on a funding cancellation spree. In May 2025, Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced … [continued]
As India hosts the BRICS leaders’ summit in September and the world heads to Antalya, Turkey, for COP31, India is making the case for why international climate finance must flow differently. By Dr. Vyoma Jha, India Clean Energy Senior Advocate, International, NRDC The world is going electric. The West Asia crisis … [continued]
The state just adopted the nation’s first efficiency standards for replacement tires. By Beth Hammon, Senior Advocate, EV Infrastructure, Climate & Energy California is demonstrating something increasingly important for climate policy: Reducing pollution and addressing affordability can and should go hand in hand. Last month, the California Energy Commission (CEC) … [continued]
States are investing in clean energy and lowering electricity bills through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Demand for energy is growing in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, spiking electricity bills and pollution in some states. A recent report confirms that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)—which sets a declining cap on carbon … [continued]
It turns out that gas guzzlers aren’t just bad investments for drivers—they’re bad for banks too. The cost of car ownership has climbed almost 50 percent in the last six years and shows no sign of slowing as gas prices continue to rise while the conflict with Iran drags on. Improving vehicle efficiency is … [continued]
An e-auto factory in Bengaluru, India. Credit: Abhishek Chinnappa/Climate Visuals Countdown, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
What India’s state-level EV strategies can teach policymakers worldwide. Authored by Swapnil Fulari, clean transportation specialist, NRDC India; Amitosh Gautam, state-based representative (Gujarat & Maharashtra), NRDC India; and Harshit Gupta, state-based representative (Uttar Pradesh). Article from NRDC. India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has gained significant momentum. According to the Indian … [continued]
The environmental community has an opportunity to galvanize action, and NRDC is proud to host a strong lineup of events this year. By Manish Bapna, President & Chief Executive Officer, NRDC Climate Week arrives at a moment of extraordinary geopolitical and economic turbulence. Energy insecurity and rising costs are straining … [continued]
