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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety

ExplainerUnited StatesJenny Shalant
Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.

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The Trump Administration Is Failing Our Children

Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

On the surface, it may seem like the Trump administration cares about our kids and their health, but its actions—and inactions—reveal the opposite.

NYS Drinking Water Quality Council Moves to Regulate PFAS

Expert BlogKimberly Ong
After an 8-month lull, the New York State Drinking Water Quality Council broke their silence and finally met to contemplate the regulation of PFOA and PFOS, two toxic chemicals that have been found in drinking water supplies across the country…

Amendment 74 Is a Loser for Coloradans

Expert BlogColoradoSam Gilchrist

With 11 carefully crafted words on this year’s ballot, oil and gas companies could swindle residents for generations.

NRDC Comments: Children’s Health Protection Advisory Cmte.

Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD
NRDC comments from Drs. Sass and Wallinga on the importance of the EPA Office of Children’s Health Protection in the wake of the Trump attack on science, and the need for the Office to inform EPA’s selection of priority chemicals…

Pipeline Chemical Coatings Are Serious Concerns

Expert BlogAmy Mall
The massive natural gas pipelines being installed across our country are typically coated to make them safer. But coatings consist of dangerous chemicals, and they can degrade with too much exposure to sunlight or water, thereby potentially decreasing their effectiveness…

Dirt to Soil: Proving the Power of Regenerative Agriculture

Expert BlogArohi Sharma
In Dirt to Soil, Gabe Brown proves that trusting “plant and soil intelligence,” using the nutrients available in different crops, and embracing regenerative agriculture practices can save him money, plan for the long-term, build his farm's resilience, and transform the…