Environmental Justice Win on Chicago’s Southeast Side
The yearslong fight shed light on flaws within the city and state’s industrial permitting process. The most intense environmental justice fight of my life, whi…
Youngkin Lacks Vision for Virginia’s Clean Energy Future
With Election Day fast approaching, polls show voters looking to assess two competing visions for Virginia’s future in the race for governor. But when it comes…
Climate Action on the Ballot in the Virginia Governor’s Race
America’s western states are burning, and its eastern states are flooding, and with Virginia’s coastline already being impacted by sea level rise, the stakes f…
Poll: New Mexicans support moving to 100% clean energy economy
A new poll from the NRDC Action Fund and Conservation Voters New Mexico shows that New Mexican voters are ready to transition into a renewable future. As Congr…
Five Reasons We Will Fight the California Recall
The NRDC Action Fund and other leading environmental and environmental justice groups oppose the California recall against Governor Gavin Newsom. The election …
NRDC Action Fund Endorses Terry McAuliffe for Virginia Governor
McAuliffe is the environmental and public health champion that the Commonwealth needs right now. The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental advocacy organi…
Duke Energy’s Plan to Keep North Carolina Addicted to Fossil Fuels
North Carolina can be a leader in clean energy, growing jobs and cutting harmful emissions in the process, but not without Duke Energy’s commitment to those go…
State, Uncategorized | |NRDC Action Fund Opposes Recall Campaign Against California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Progress and success are not always linear, and no administration is perfect, but Governor Gavin Newsom has found a way to continue California’s environmental …
Why the Lights are Out in Texas
A historic freeze this week plunged every county in Texas into a winter weather advisory and caused the state’s electricity system to fail, with 4 million cust…
State | |2020 Election: Big Wins for the Environment
Check here for the latest updates on the victories of pro-environmental candidates and the outcomes of ballot initiatives across the United States. UPDATE: On …
NRDC Action Fund 2020 Voter Guide: COLORADO
In a state where 40 percent of voters self-identify as Independents, anything can happen on Election Day. As wildfire season continues to stretch further into …
Election Update: Columbus, Ohio, Residents Stand Up for Our Environment by Passing Issue 1!
Voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of the ballot measure, which will not only help combat the climate crisis but also protect people’s health and boost the e…
Vote YES on Fair Tax Reform in Illinois!
The “Fair Tax” is on the Illinois ballot this November. If approved, it would transition the state away from a regressive, flat state income tax and towards a …
Vote Yes for MI Water, Wildlife and Parks
Update: Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved Prop 1, in a significant victory for the future of Michigan’s water, wildlife and parks. The passage of this ba…
State | |Pebble Mine: Calls to Stop Reckless Mining Scheme Intensify
Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Jr. announce opposition to proposed Bristol Bay mine, reflecting widespread condemnation of destructive Canadian mining project. …
Vote to Restore Gray Wolves to Colorado
Update: Colorado voters passed Proposition 114 in the November 3, 2020 election Coloradans will soon decide whether to restore endangered gray wolves to our ho…
State, Uncategorized | |Stop the Coal Industry from Polluting North Carolina
As the Trump administration escalates its assault on a broad range of bedrock environmental protections – including the Endangered Species Act, Clean Car Stand…
State | |Washington Needs to Clean Up Transportation
Washington state got back in the driver’s seat on climate last year, passing several monumental bills to fight climate change and support clean energy. That i…
State, Take Action | |Historic Win for Climate Action in Virginia
Virginians secured a decisive victory for climate action in yesterday’s election, with control of both chambers of the legislature flipping to a climate and cl…
