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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 Price of Watching TV Just Came Down by $2 Billion

Expert BlogNoah Horowitz
U.S. consumers spent almost $2 billion less on their electricity bills last year compared to 2013, thanks to improvements in the energy efficiency of the set top boxes placed in millions of homes by the cable, satellite and telephone companies…

California's Rolling Blackouts: Causes and Remedies

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
When the first rolling blackouts in two decades struck California late last week, many were quick to invoke an earlier California electricity crisis and look for a convenient villain. But we need first to understand exactly what happened and to…

California Legislative Roundup, August 2020

Expert BlogCaliforniaVictoria Rome

NRDC is focused on four bills in addition to contributing to efforts on a host of other pending bills to advance racial justice, economic recovery and public health.

How to Design Building Electrification Programs that Work

Expert BlogAlejandra Mejia Cunningham
As policymakers in several states realize the importance of efficient electrification of the country’s buildings to fight climate change, the next question that needs answering is how to help Americans upgrade to healthier, more efficient appliances that are powered with…

Atlanta Fast-Tracks Its Sustainable Transportation Goals

Expert BlogZak Accuardi
Under the leadership of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the City of Atlanta has put itself on a fast track to meeting its climate and equity goals with the creation of the City’s first Department of Transportation (ATLDOT).

Charged Up About Electric Vehicles

Expert BlogLuke Tonachel
States, cities and business are taking up the mantel of leadership in advancing a clean transportation future as the Trump administration fails the American public’s need to act on climate. These state and main street advancements are a welcome counterpoint…

Pebble Mine: Canadian Owner on Defense as Opposition Grows

Expert BlogJoel Reynolds
The Pebble Limited Partnership, wholly-owned subsidiary of Northern Dynasty Minerals—the small, under-funded Canadian owner of the widely condemned Pebble Mine—has been seriously on the defensive this past week as its project gets hit from all sides.

It’s Time for California to Build Cheaper, Faster, Cleaner

Expert BlogPierre Delforge
The time is now for the state of California to align its building energy policies with its housing affordability, public health, and climate goals. Title 24, its building energy code, will set the rules for energy efficiency levels and whether…

My Pursuit of Happiness in Afro-Environmentalism

PerspectivesUnited StatesZaria Howell
Not wanting to buy into the exploitations of racial capitalism, I find freedom in living with less stuff—but more nature, more time, and more joy.

A Mentor for Diversity in the Environmental Movement

DispatchChicagoStephanie Valera
Through his work with the RAY Clean Energy Diversity Fellows, Charlie Espedido is helping to change the face of the movement and create pathways for young environmental leaders of color.