Issues: Global Warming

All Documents in Global Warming Tagged renewable energy

Solving Global Warming
Overview
A four-point action plan that will drastically cut U.S. global warming pollution.
Global Warming: A Roundtable Discussion
Interview
On this page experts from NRDC and beyond talk about why global warming is such a pressing problem and what we can do to solve it. Listen to their various perspectives and then join the fight. [Audio]
How to Fight Global Warming
Take these steps and you'll help reduce global warming pollution.

Guides
Take these steps and you'll help reduce global warming pollution.
Boosting the Benefits
Improving Air Quality and Health by Reducing Global Warming Pollution in California

Issue Papers
California has the opportunity to combat global warming while simultaneously improving air quality and public health throughout the state. Measures being considered under the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) could save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of other negative health impacts each year -- saving billions of dollars in healthcare costs. NRDC analysis shows that strategies for reducing global warming pollution -- cleaner cars and trucks, energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart growth -- also reduce air pollution and bring tremendous short- and long-term health "co-benefits."

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Documents Tagged renewable energy in All Issue Sections

Wind, Solar and Biomass Energy Today
Not your father's "renewables," these alternatives to old and dirty fossil fuels are now business-friendly, cost-competitive and ready to meet a significant portion of America's energy needs

Overview
Not your father's "renewables," these alternatives to old and dirty fossil fuels are now business-friendly, cost-competitive and ready to meet a significant portion of America's energy needs.
Stop Dirty Fuels
Looking for fuel in all the wrong places puts wildlands, air, water and climate at risk.

Overview
Looking for fuel in all the wrong places puts wildlands, air, water and climate at risk.
"All of the Above" Proposal Won't Solve Energy Woes
Special interests in Congress are pushing for dirty fuels, reckless drilling and billions in subsidies -- while neglecting clean energy solutions

Report
Special interests in Congress are pushing for dirty fuels, reckless drilling and billions in subsidies -- while neglecting clean energy solutions
Finding the Balance
The Role of Natural Gas in America's Energy Future

Issue Papers
This October 2008 issue paper discusses how investments in natural gas efficiency cost less and can bring benefits to the market faster than trying to increase supplies through drilling. The paper also provides recommendations for policy solutions that can provide short-term benefits and long-term energy solutions by incentivizing energy efficiency and supporting development of renewable energy sources.

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