
Court orders EPA to ban pesticide that causes learning disabilities in children
After over a decade of fighting, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has finally scored a victory in securing...

Monarch butterfly populations are multiplying
Monarch butterflies are finally on the rebound. With the colorful pollinators threatened by everything from pesticides...

Efficient heating upgrades could save $150 million and 312,000 tons of carbon emissions annually in NYC
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) says that New York City property owners could save $150 million a...

Disturbing Videos Show How Fracking Affects Everyday People in California
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) just released three new thought-provoking videos that show how oil...

10% of U.S. Beaches Are Too Polluted for Swimming: How Does Your Favorite Rate?
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) just released its 24th annual Beach Report, "Testing the Waters 2014,"...

George W. Bush Library Gets a "Climate Hero Award" for Achieving LEED Platinum Status
In an ironic turn of events, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum received a "Climate Hero Award"...

Study Finds Renewable Energy is Cheaper than Coal in the US
A new study reveals that wind farms are less costly than new coal-fired plants, and cost about the same, if not...

Electronics Recycling 101: The Problem With E-Waste
America's love affair with consumer electronics will likely rage on for years to come. With a constant stream ofiPads,...

16 Cities Sue Atrazine Maker for Contaminating Their Water
Atrazine (the most common herbicide on Earth) has been clogging the news waves lately with a recent study that...