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A blurry image of a line of people wading through floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Beaumont Place, Houston, Texas, 2017

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 Dangers Our Big Storms Dredge Up

Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
Hurricanes like Harvey and Maria put those who live near toxic waste sites in double jeopardy.

Trump EPA’s Scientific Fraud on Deadly Air Pollution

Expert BlogJohn Walke
Trump's EPA has announced plans to try to repeal the Clean Power Plan—and deny Americans annual health benefits that include avoiding 3,600 premature deaths; 90,000 asthma attacks in children; 1,700 hospital admissions; and 300,000 missed days of school and work.

What Is the Clean Power Plan?

ExplainerUnited States
In short, it’s the first-ever plan to curb carbon pollution from U.S. power plants. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

Environmental Champions Stand Up to Trump

Expert BlogRhea Suh
As the president and his administration try to destroy our health and environment, there are still civil servants who are rising to the challenge to stand up for our country’s—and planet’s—future.

Congress Must Go Big on Water Infrastructure

Expert BlogLarry Levine
NRDC Senior Attorney Larry Levine testified in Congress on Sept. 26, 2017, calling for major federal investment in water infrastructure to ensure all people have affordable access to safe and sufficient water and sewer services.

CA Bills Aim to Relieve Doubt and Keep Good Food from Trash

Expert BlogAndrea Collins
Sitting on the Governor’s desk are two bills that will help cut through confusion and encourage getting good food into people’s bellies instead of tossed into the trash: AB 1219 (Eggman) the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act and AB…

Big Business and the Latest Trends in Sustainability

Expert BlogEileen Quigley
Business leaders across the country are taking giant steps to advocate for the future of our planet. NRDC isn’t a big business, but like any company, our expenses are directly linked to the sustainable operations of our physical assets. We…

Health Agencies Need Help Preparing for Climate Change

Expert BlogJuanita Constible
The Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act is an opportunity for Congress to make America a healthier nation—even as our climate gets hotter, wilder, and more dangerous.