NRDC
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | Natural Resources Defense Council |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
NRDC stands for Natural Resources Defense Council, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Environmental advocacy group that uses litigation, science and lobbying to protect air, water, wildlife and climate.
Example: NRDC sued the agency for failing to update the pollution standard.
Usage notes
Founded in 1970 by young lawyers, it gave its name to a landmark Supreme Court case, Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council (1984), which established deference to agencies until it was overruled in 2024. It has hundreds of lawyers, scientists and policy experts on staff.
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