Natural Resources Defense Council.
non-profit international environmental advocacy group, with its headquarters in New York City
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The government disagreed with the Natural Resources Defense Council's public health claims in February 2025.Some support1 report
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New York lawmakers introduced emission legislation, with advocacy from the Natural Resources Defense Council.Some support1 report
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In 2017, FDA and EPA regulatory actions included reducing ACA paperwork and jettisoning rules, drawing scrutiny from advocacy groups.Some support1 report
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Geoffrey Kabat challenged regulatory findings on Bisphenol A (BPA) safety in 2017.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Arunabha Ghosh, founder of CEEW, discusses the economic impact in India involving the Natural Resources Defense Council and the National Disaster Management Authority.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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AARP reports on senior water cost concerns, following a poll commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council in Michigan.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Advocacy groups, including the American Lung Association, NRDC, and EDF, have filed a lawsuit against the EPA regarding its recent actions.Some support2 reports
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NRDC pushes for climate focus in Hollywood, leveraging the industry's reach for environmental advocacy.Some support1 report
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Arnold Schwarzenegger negotiated a land-use conservation agreement involving Tejon Ranch and the Natural Resources Defense Council.Some support1 report
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NRDC opposes EPA's proposed rule change that seeks to cut public input, while the American Petroleum Institute supports the change.Some support1 report
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Sierra Club and Natural Resources Defense Council are campaigning against Ohio's recent smog and air quality decision.Some support1 report
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A scientist from the Natural Resources Defense Council is linked to Central City Concern, which operates in Portland.Some support1 report
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Global Energy Monitor and Natural Resources Defense Council monitor energy capacity trends amid policy rollbacks.Some support2 reports
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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is providing expert commentary on proposals made by PJM regarding Maryland's electric grid.Some support1 report
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Advocacy groups and political figures discussed green energy solutions and policy in the Hudson Valley.Some support2 reports
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Activist concern and policy shifts are driving regulatory pressure involving Kennedy and the Natural Resources Defense Council.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Waterkeeper Alliance has ties to the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was president of the Waterkeeper Alliance in 2005.Some support1 report
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FDA bans products due to new stricter food safety laws influenced by lobbying efforts, involving Ocean Spray and the NRDC.Some support3 reports
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NRDC challenged existing Biden-era soot pollution limits and opposed the Trump Administration's attempt to roll back environmental standards.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
Gone quiet
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West Virginia Governor Josh Shapiro sued PJM over cost spikes, while the Natural Resources Defense Council advised on market structure issues.Some support1 report
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The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit on July 1, 2026, against a U.S. agency regarding regulatory rollbacks.Some support3 reports
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Research published in Nature Communications shows heat domes are becoming more common in North America.Some support1 report
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EPA actions and findings from 2020 regarding water pollution and fossil fuel regulations in Virginia.Some support1 report
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The Natural Resources Defense Council released estimates regarding resource use in the United States.Some support1 report
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A study published on May 27 linked traffic pollution to childhood asthma cases in Los Angeles County.Some support1 report
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Critical habitat protections were finalized for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee following a successful legal challenge.Some support1 report
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Around Natural Resources Defense Council this week
News at the entities that move Natural Resources Defense Council most-
Donald Trump OperationalRaúl Torrez, New Mexico's top law enforcement official, operates in the state while pushing back against policies of the Trump administration.Moves Natural Resources Defense Council
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Brooke Rollins OperationalBrooke Rollins, Secretary of USDA, is involved as the Utah Attorney General's Office conducts a surge and Todd Blanche discusses USDA partnership.Moves Natural Resources Defense Council
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EPA OperationalEPA monitors contaminants entering the Delaware River near residents in New Jersey.Moves Natural Resources Defense Council
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Sierra Club OperationalNewsom appoints officials to the California Water Commission, while the Sierra Club urges rejection of reservoir funding.Moves Natural Resources Defense Council
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American Lung Association OperationalTowns participate in an anti-tobacco movement while the American Lung Association tracks the severe health risks of tobacco.Moves Natural Resources Defense Council
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Ortiz StructuralSan Bernardino City Council members discussed a pay raise proposal and compensation timeline on October 22, 2026.Moves Natural Resources Defense Council
Connections
The 40 strongest of 77, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
NRDC actively challenges, tracks, and analyzes the environmental and policy impacts of Donald Trump's administration.
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Ortiz Structural
Ortiz serves as a senior advocate for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Daniel Hinerfeld Structural
Daniel Hinerfeld serves as the director of content partnerships for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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EPA Operational
The advocacy group NRDC actively challenges and opposes the policies and regulatory actions issued by the EPA.
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FDA Operational
NRDC actively challenges and influences FDA regulatory findings and policy decisions regarding chemical safety.
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Sierra Club Operational
The two environmental organizations actively coordinate on legal filings and joint policy criticism against regulatory bodies.
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Andrea Collins Structural
Andrea Collins serves as a senior specialist in food waste for the organization, establishing a functional employment dependency.
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Sheena Patel Structural
Sheena Patel is employed as an attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Louisa Willcox Structural
Louisa Willcox serves as a senior wildlife advocate for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Tejon Ranch Transactional
The two entities entered into negotiations regarding a land-use conservation agreement.
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Waterkeeper Alliance Operational
The two environmental advocacy organizations maintain functional ties and shared operational goals.
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State of Ohio Operational
NRDC is actively challenging policy decisions made by the State of Ohio regarding air quality.
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American Lung Association Operational
Both organizations are involved as petitioners in a lawsuit challenging an action taken by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Hollywood Operational
NRDC actively advocates for Hollywood to incorporate climate themes into its content.
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Environmental Protection Agency Operational
NRDC challenges the EPA's regulatory actions through litigation and public criticism, demonstrating active conflict between the advocacy group and the government agency.
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Juanita Constible Structural
Juanita Constible serves as a senior advocate for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Kennedy Operational
Kennedy transitioned from being a former lawyer for the NRDC to actively influencing and engaging with environmental policy and regulatory challenges.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Gavin Newsom and the NRDC actively collaborated by co-sponsoring specific pieces of relevant legislation.
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Environmental Defense Fund Operational
The entities are observed coordinating legal action as petitioners against an EPA action.
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India Shared context
NRDC uses India as a case study and operational backdrop for its advocacy work.
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SEC Operational
NRDC actively challenges the SEC's regulatory views regarding investor protection.
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Los Angeles County Mentioned together
NRDC monitors public health impacts of air pollution within Los Angeles County's operational sphere.
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House Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned as groups that object to the climate impact of a specific bill.
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Hudson Valley Mentioned together
NRDC has publicly highlighted environmental records and green energy initiatives within the Hudson Valley region.
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Michigan Shared context
Michigan serves as the location and operational context for NRDC's commissioned polls.
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West Virginia Operational
NRDC provides policy advice regarding market structure issues relevant to West Virginia.
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New York Shared context
The Natural Resources Defense Council operates and runs campaigns within the context of New York State.
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Department of the Army Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned in the context of water policy issues.
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National Wildlife Federation Mentioned together
Both organizations are co-mentioned as entities involved in the broader field of environmental advocacy.
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Northeast Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a shared focus on environmental issues, specifically the urban heat island effect, which affects both the region and the organization.
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Brooke Rollins Operational
Brooke Rollins and the NRDC are actively in conflict regarding policy changes related to land use.
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Global Energy Monitor Mentioned together
Both organizations are noted for their shared focus on monitoring energy and market trends.
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Scott Pruitt Mentioned together
Pruitt's regulatory actions were observed to align with claims made by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Alaska Operational
NRDC actively advocates for environmental interests and defends national forests located within the state of Alaska.
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Hoffman Transactional
Hoffman was observed criticizing the administration's logging plans, establishing a point of policy interaction.
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Boston Shared context
The organization NRDC uses Boston as a geographical case study to discuss environmental issues like urban heat risk.
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Citigroup Operational
NRDC advocated against financial institutions funding TXU Corp. on 2006-12-18.
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Montour County Operational
An activist in Montour County obtained records, indicating a direct interaction with environmental advocacy efforts.
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Morgan Stanley Mentioned together
A single 2006 snapshot shows B advocating against financial institutions, which includes A's peers.
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Arunabha Ghosh Shared context
Arunabha Ghosh is identified as the Founder-CEO of CEEW, placing him within the environmental policy sector.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- The government disagreed with the Natural Resources Defense Council's public health claims in February 2025.
- New York lawmakers introduced emission legislation, with advocacy from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
- In 2017, FDA and EPA regulatory actions included reducing ACA paperwork and jettisoning rules, drawing scrutiny from advocacy groups.
September 2026
4 events- AARP reports on senior water cost concerns, following a poll commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council in Michigan.
- Advocacy groups, including the American Lung Association, NRDC, and EDF, have filed a lawsuit against the EPA regarding its recent actions.
- NRDC pushes for climate focus in Hollywood, leveraging the industry's reach for environmental advocacy.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger negotiated a land-use conservation agreement involving Tejon Ranch and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
August 2026
9 events- Arunabha Ghosh, founder of CEEW, discusses the economic impact in India involving the Natural Resources Defense Council and the National Disaster Management Authority.
- NRDC opposes EPA's proposed rule change that seeks to cut public input, while the American Petroleum Institute supports the change.
- Sierra Club and Natural Resources Defense Council are campaigning against Ohio's recent smog and air quality decision.
- A scientist from the Natural Resources Defense Council is linked to Central City Concern, which operates in Portland.
- Global Energy Monitor and Natural Resources Defense Council monitor energy capacity trends amid policy rollbacks.
- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is providing expert commentary on proposals made by PJM regarding Maryland's electric grid.
- Advocacy groups and political figures discussed green energy solutions and policy in the Hudson Valley.
- Activist concern and policy shifts are driving regulatory pressure involving Kennedy and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
- The Waterkeeper Alliance has ties to the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was president of the Waterkeeper Alliance in 2005.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- FDA bans products due to new stricter food safety laws influenced by lobbying efforts, involving Ocean Spray and the NRDC.
- West Virginia Governor Josh Shapiro sued PJM over cost spikes, while the Natural Resources Defense Council advised on market structure issues.
- The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit on July 1, 2026, against a U.S. agency regarding regulatory rollbacks.
- Research published in Nature Communications shows heat domes are becoming more common in North America.
June 2026
6 events- Geoffrey Kabat challenged regulatory findings on Bisphenol A (BPA) safety in 2017.
- NRDC challenged existing Biden-era soot pollution limits and opposed the Trump Administration's attempt to roll back environmental standards.
- EPA actions and findings from 2020 regarding water pollution and fossil fuel regulations in Virginia.
- The Natural Resources Defense Council released estimates regarding resource use in the United States.
- A study published on May 27 linked traffic pollution to childhood asthma cases in Los Angeles County.
- Critical habitat protections were finalized for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee following a successful legal challenge.