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The White House's Expensive "Cuts"

Expert BlogClaire O'Connor
The President’s budget costs taxpayers, hurts rural communities, and misses opportunities for real savings.

A Veteran of Uphill Battles

NRDC in ActionWashington, D.C., United States, CanadaJordan Davidson
NRDC’s chief program officer, Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, knows that resistance takes persistence—and a lot of collaboration.

Trump Admin and Congress Want to Destroy Public Protections

Expert BlogScott Slesinger
In his speech to Congress, President Trump simultaneously continued his attack on the regulatory system and continued to claim that he supports clean air and water, among other public goods. The problem is that the way we’ve cleaned our air…

The Moss That Saved Portland

DispatchPortland (Oregon), OregonBecca Cudmore
Roadside plants helped officials trace the source of a public health crisis and led to new standards for clean air in Oregon.

Why We Need the EPA

ExplainerPuerto Rico, New York City, United States, ClevelandBrian Palmer
Let’s not forget what America looked like before we had the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Our rivers caught on fire, our air was full of smog, and it stank (literally).

In a Harsh World, a Safe Haven

Expert BlogInternationalRhea Suh

America has always been a place of refuge for the desperate. But as the planet changes, the definition of “refugee” is changing along with it.

Our Warming World on Her Shoulders

ExplainerInternationalBrian Palmer
With all the political, economic, and cultural barriers women face, how can we expect them to save us from climate change?