It's Time for Universities to Stand Up to Fossil Fuel (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Fossil fuel shares are no longer the "safe bet" they once were.
'Green' Jobs are Rising, But Will it Continue? (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Green jobs are booming, but the momentum could crash if the U.S. Congress doesn't shore up support.
7 Easy Ways to Save Water This Summer (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner From toilet tests to pool covers, it's not hard to tweak your home to save water.
Food Additives 'Generally Recognized As Safe" Could Be Anything But (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Chemical additives in food are a poorly regulated health risk in the U.S. food supply, says NRDC executive director Peter Lehner.
Closing Clean Water Act Loophole Will Protect Drinking Water and Benefit Bathers and Breweries Alike (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner A loophole in the Clean Water Act may soon, finally, close.
EPA's New Car Emissions Standards Will Clear the Air (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Like with unleaded gas, opposition to new EPA emissions rules will fade as health benefits pile up.
As Milkweed Disappears, Monarchs are Fading Away (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner The monarch butterfly, once everywhere, is fading from view.
Cold Winters, High Bills, and a Need for Energy Efficiency (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner With efficiency, energy costs can plummet.
When Winter Kills Power Plants, Clean Energy Can Help Pick Up the Slack (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner With severe winter storms, impact of alternative energy sources grows clearer.
5 Huge, Efficient Wins for the Environment in 2013 (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner By saving energy and cutting waste, Americans had an outstanding 2013.
Coffee Farms Falter as the World Heats Up (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Coffee growing is not adapting well to a changing climate.
Electric Vehicles Approach Popularity Tipping Point (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner No longer a phenomenon, electric vehicles accelerate in popularity.
Efficiency is the Energy of the Future, and the Present (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Energy security may come not from new oil wells or wind turbines, but from improved efficiency.
After 40 Years, Promise of Wilderness Protection Stands (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Decades-old promise to protect California's Drakes Estero stands up in court.
As Superbugs Rise, New Studies Point To Factory Farms (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner New data suggest factory farms are making the "superbug" disease problem worse.
Sell-By Labels Send Edible U.S. Food to the Dump (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Poorly regulated food labels lead Americans to waste massive amounts of food.
Running the A/C? New Building Codes Could Slash Energy Costs (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Improved building codes could save homeowners 20 percent on their energy bills.
Building a Drought-Proof Farm (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner In light of sustainable farming techniques, is $17 billion in crop-insurance payouts the best use of taxpayer funds?
Now Hiring: 210,000 Workers to Cut Carbon Pollution (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Cutting carbon pollution may yield 210,000 new jobs.
Tiny Modems & Routers Can Be Big Energy Hogs (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner Your router may be the unknown energy hog in your appliance lineup.
Obama's Sensible Climate Plan: Boost Economy, Slash Emissions (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner NRDC executive director Lehner on the Obama climate plan.
Can Your Beach Vacation Make You Sick? (Op-Ed) By Peter Lehner As bacteria hit the beach this summer, people are getting sick.