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"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
Boosting the Benefits Improving Air Quality and Health by Reducing Global Warming Pollution in California Issue Paper: 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."

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. Guide: Take these steps and you'll help reduce global warming pollution.
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.