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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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NRDC NY Office Diverts 84% of its Waste from Landfill

Expert BlogAnthony Guerrero
Across all offices, NRDC has always had strong waste management practices. This past spring our New York office was given the chance to take these practices to the next level by participating in Mayor de Blasio’s Zero Waste Challenge (ZWC).

Still Seeking UN Leadership to End Routine Livestock Drugs

Expert BlogDavid Wallinga, MD
As the UN convenes a high-level meeting on the global epidemic of antibiotic resistance, those seeking urgent action or strong leadership on routine antibiotics in livestock will be disappointed.

Crop Insurance Discount Could Encourage Cover Croppers

Expert BlogLara Bryant
A 2016 cover crop survey reveals that cover crops are on the rise and profitable. The survey also shows that farmers would plant more cover crops if offered a discount on their crop insurance premiums. Unfortunately, the crop insurance program…

That Stings! Study Shows Pesticides Could Reduce Bee Sperm

Expert BlogDaniel Raichel
Proving that we’re all still learning about “the birds and the bees,” new research released late last week revealed that the popular class of insecticides known as neonicotinoids or “neonics” reduced live honey bee sperm counts by up to 39%…