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Be a Force for the Future

NRDC uses science, policy, law, and people power to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature. Get updates on our issues.

A Legacy of Impact

For more than 50 years, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has been shaping critical environmental policies around the world, ensuring those policies are upheld and holding polluters accountable. We won 90 percent of resolved cases against the Trump administration the first time, and we're ready to fight in court again.

$369b

U.S. federal investment in energy, climate, and justice

163

Number of cases filed against the first Trump administration

1,100

Deaths avoided annually since implementing the heat action plan in Ahmedabad, India

$97m

Legal settlement to examine and replace the water lines in Flint, Michigan

Building a Better Future

Help us ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.

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We Are Here to Make a Difference: Our Litigators Are at the Ready

In response to the first Trump administration's assault on environmental and public health protections, NRDC went to court 163 times. And the results spoke for themselves: We won nearly 90 percent of all resolved cases. NRDC’s attorneys will continue our time-tested tactics to defend public health and the environment from future federal attacks.

Our Work

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Climate Change

The power to reverse this crisis lies with us.
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Equity & Justice

The environmental movement must seek justice.
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Human Health

Health is at the forefront of our fight for a sustainable, equitable world.
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Nature & Wildlife

In order for people to thrive, nature must too.
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Fundraise

Donate to block the Trump administration's agenda

Your donation will power the work of NRDC's lawyers, scientists, and policy advocates as we defend against an onslaught of attacks on our environment.

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Petition

Save imperiled monarch butterflies

Monarch butterflies are facing more dangers than ever: habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides like glyphosate and neonics. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently took a major step toward protecting monarchs—and now we must show the Trump administration that there’s massive support for protecting monarchs and other pollinators. The public comment period is open until March 12!