Natural gas is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel; efficient use of natural gas can result in substantially lower emissions of global warming pollution than many alternatives. But this doesn't mean we need to drill more natural gas in wild places.

This 2007 study by McKinsey and Company, co-sponsored by NRDC, concludes that the United States can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions at marginal costs - provided strong, concerted action is taken quickly.

NRDC outlines six energy-sector opportunities that can help America reduce global warming pollution.

This series of papers by NRDC efficiency experts measures the energy use of commonly owned electronics, including televisions, cell phones and cable boxes, to see how much energy could be saved through product innovation. Each paper presents energy saving options and recommendations.

NRDC’s partner group E2 is a national community of business people who believe in protecting the environment while building economic prosperity. Find out how you can help E2 in its mission to champion the economic side of good environmental policy by taking a reasoned, economically sound approach to environmental issues.

See visions for how cities across the country can use smart growth to revitalize neighborhoods and preserve the environment.

A new generation of climate legislation is needed to fight global warming by spurring innovation and clean energy.

NRDC’s award-winning guide helps building professionals discover how building green can help boost the bottom line. The guide covers the entire building process, from the sales pitch through design, construction and marketing.

Rethinking the way your company buys and uses paper helps your business as well as the environment. This guide makes the business case for starting a smart paper program at your company, and gives you the tools you need to get it done.