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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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Can Hydrogen Help Combat the Climate Crisis?

ExplainerUnited StatesSusan Cosier
Hydrogen hubs across the country seek to fuel high-emission industries with cleaner energy.

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McSweeney's and NRDC's Climate Collaboration

Expert BlogRob Moore
When McSweeney’s, the San Francisco-based independent publisher, approached NRDC about collaborating on a special edition of speculative climate fiction stories set in the year 2040 . . . we jumped at the chance.

Superbug Deaths on the Rise, Yet Again

Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD
Overuse of antibiotics in American livestock is helping to create a future without many of the advantages of 'modern medicine', according to leading experts from the World Health Organization to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Cities Convene in Denver to Share Food Waste Solutions

Expert BlogMadeline Keating
At the second Summit we continue to deepen networks and share knowledge as cities strategize to turn the dial on food waste reduction and increased food rescue. The Summit is providing city staff and partners with in-person opportunities to discuss…

USDN/NRDC Food Waste Learning Group for Local Governments

Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Keating, Andrea Collins
In fall 2018, we launched the NRDC-supported food waste learning group for USDN, focused on using peer-to-peer learning to share information about food waste prevention, food rescue, and food scrap recycling strategies in local governments. NRDC is also deploying tools…

Giving Thanks and Wasting Less

Expert BlogYvette Cabrera
Thanksgiving is a time for coming together at the same table to share delicious food with the people who matter most to you. Unfortunately, it has the added side effect of massive amounts of food, money and resources going to…

10 Tips for a Sustainable Friendsgiving

Expert BlogAndrea Collins
The holiday season is a ripe opportunity for us to commit to a lifestyle that matches our green values, incorporate sustainability into our traditions, and set a good example for the next generation. Here are 10 tips to incorporate sustainability…

Denver Restaurants Agree: Wasting Food Is Nuts!

Expert BlogMadeline Keating
Restaurant food waste challenges, like the program created in Denver, are a fun and effective strategy to engage the business sector in food waste reduction.

Denver Solid Waste Management Helps Denverites Save the Food

Expert BlogMadeline Keating
Denver Public Works’ Solid Waste Management (DSWM) team is on a mission to encourage Denverites to consider their own household food choices before trashing--or even composting--their leftovers. Through the Food Matters project, DSWM has integrated several wasted food prevention messages…

America’s Dairyland May Have a PFAS Problem

DispatchMidwest, Wisconsin, MaineSusan Cosier
The toxic chemicals have been showing up in milk around the country, prompting midwestern farmers to take a closer look at their land.