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Saving Nature to Save Ourselves

February 26, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesSharon Buccino

Congress acts to connect land, water, and communities to reach 30x30.

Fracking Banned in the Delaware River Basin!

February 25, 2021 Expert BlogNew York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DelawareMarisa Guerrero, Kimberly Ong

The historic vote, made today by the Delaware River Basin Commission, signals a strong stance in favor of a fossil fuel–free future.

Regenerative Agriculture Part 4: The Benefits

February 14, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesArohi Sharma, Lara Bryant, Ellen Lee, Claire O'Connor

The regenerative agriculture movement is reviving an Indigenous approach to agriculture and flipping the narrative to show how agriculture can help restore ecologies, fight climate change, rebuild relationships, spark economic development, and bring people—consumers AND farmers and ranchers—joy.

"We Are the Same as the Salmon": A Story of Suffering and Perseverance

December 17, 2020 DispatchWyoming, Idaho, Oregon, WashingtonNicole Greenfield

Thirty years ago, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes led the effort to save Snake River sockeye salmon from extinction. Today, they’re still fighting for the fish’s survival—along with their own.

Why Florida Needs an Offshore Drilling Ban—One That’s Permanent

December 9, 2020 DispatchFloridaRobynne Boyd

While the state can take solace in the recent moratorium extension, its waters are still at risk from the devastating impacts of seismic testing.

Regenerative Agriculture Part 2: The Principles

December 5, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesLara Bryant, Ellen Lee, Claire O'Connor, Arohi Sharma

In describing what regenerative agriculture means to them and how they embrace the philosophy on their operations, our 100+ regenerative grower interviewees shared a handful of principles that underpin their approach to farming and ranching.

Proposed LNG Project Threatens our Climate and Communities

December 4, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesMarisa Guerrero, Mark Izeman

We must stop plans to build a new fossil fuel export project on the majestic Delaware River. The proposed facility would be disastrous for our climate and our communities.

Regenerative Agriculture Part 1: The Philosophy

November 19, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesLara Bryant, Claire O'Connor, Ellen Lee, Arohi Sharma

The climate dread was quickly replaced with hope and joy as we learned from Indigenous stewards, Black and Brown farmers, and growers of all shapes, sizes, and in all geographies about how agriculture, and the soil under our feet, can…

How P&G Can Create a More Sustainable, Ethical Supply Chain

November 13, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesShelley Vinyard

Our roadmap for P&G's success lists specific actions the company should take to embrace transparency, accountability, and responsibility in its supply chains.

NRC Moves to Entrench Dreadful Uranium Mining Standards

October 23, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesGeoffrey H. Fettus

Whether we vote by mail, early, or in-person on Election Day, Nevadans have a lot to consider this fall. It’s critical that we not overlook the final item on our ballots: Question 6. While this clean energy ballot measure passed…

Nature Thrives with Diversity; California's Food Systems Can, Too

October 22, 2020 Expert BlogCaliforniaArohi Sharma

Our decisionmakers need to think long-term and tie economic recovery with support for our small- and mid-sized farmers, our essential workers, and climate-smart agriculture programs.

Local Leaders Are Failing to Protect L.A.’s Water

October 20, 2020 Expert BlogLos AngelesCorinne Bell

Every day, an estimated 100 million gallons of runoff contaminated with various pollutants flows through L.A.’s massive storm drain system to foul our rivers, creeks and, ultimately, our coastal waters.

How Shareholders Can Hold P&G to Account on Forests

October 9, 2020 Expert BlogCanada, United StatesShelley Vinyard

Read more here on the choice P&G shareholders have before them.

Mussels Help Keep Watch on Pollution in Puget Sound

August 20, 2020 DispatchWashingtonStarre Vartan

The humble bivalves, which concentrate everything from heavy metals to cancer drugs in their tissues, provide an ideal way for scientists to monitor nearshore water health.

The Big Muddy River’s Long, Turbulent Relationship with Coal

August 14, 2020 DispatchIllinoisSusan Cosier

As a proposal threatens to dump mining waste into a Mississippi River tributary, an Illinois community reassesses its coal industry ties.

Pebble Mine: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

August 4, 2020 Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

Following Army Corps of Engineers’ release of Pebble’s flawed final environmental impact statement, opposition digs in, Alaskan coalition urges EPA veto, House votes to cut off funding for permitting, Senators Manchin and Cantwell speak out, and Northern Dynasty’s share value…

House Votes—Again—to Suspend Pebble Mine Funding

July 30, 2020 Expert BlogAlaska, United StatesTaryn Kiekow Heimer

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations minibus package that includes an amendment barring funding to issue a permit for the Pebble Mine.

Our Rivers Too Dam Hot for Salmon

July 29, 2020 Expert BlogWest, United StatesGiulia C.S. Good Stefani

Salmon need cool river temperatures to complete their migrations home.

Trump Administration Ignores Pebble Mine’s Dangers to Alaska

July 23, 2020 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Army Corps issues recklessly rushed and fatally flawed environmental review of the Pebble Mine.

EPA Tries to Sign Away Authority to Regulate Water-Polluting Uranium Mining

July 23, 2020 Expert BlogWest, United StatesNRDC

Every single instance of uranium mining leads to the contamination of the surrounding aquifer. Yet the agency is leaving the industry virtually unchecked.