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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 2021 Energy Code Is Final—and More Efficient than Ever

Expert BlogLauren Urbanek
The final results of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) were released this week, and it’s official: we have a new building energy code that is the most efficient one yet. This could lead to significant energy savings for…

Now Is the Time to Harness the Power of SNAP

Expert BlogMargaret Brown, Amy Brown, Yvette Cabrera
Congress missed a huge opportunity to help the most vulnerable families and lift the economy at the same time: increasing SNAP benefits so more families can buy groceries.

California’s Swimming Pools to Get Even Better

Expert BlogNoah Horowitz
The California Energy Commission decision to adopt updated state standards for replacement pool pump motors positions the state as an energy efficiency leader once again.

Time to Protect Clean Energy by Ending PG&E’s Bankruptcy

Expert BlogRalph Cavanagh
The Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has been in bankruptcy for fifteen months. The process has reached a critical stage, and state and federal regulatory proceedings need to conclude before June 30 in order to meet a crucial deadline…

Governors: Safe, Clean Water Is Essential in COVID-19 Crisis

Expert BlogLarry Levine
“Wash your hands.” “Stay at home.” We hear this sound advice repeatedly during the COVID-19 crisis. But you can only follow these directives if you have water—for handwashing, drinking, cooking, cleaning, and sanitation. Unfortunately, many people in the United States…

COVID 4 Stimulus Bill Must Recognize: Water Is Life

Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson
None of us can wash our hands, bathe, or clean and disinfect our homes as recommended by CDC without safe running water. Yet despite living under stay-at-home orders, staggering numbers of Americans have had their water shut off due to…

EEFA’s Pandemic Response Guide

Expert BlogBella Spies, Laura Goldberg
Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) released Pandemic Response Guidance to help local, state, and federal leaders nationwide address these issues in their responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

NRDC Defends Against Attacks on Hard-Won Efficiency Standard

Expert BlogUnited StatesLauren Urbanek

NRDC moved to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to undo the improved regulations for commercial packaged boilers. The energy savings threatened by the lawsuit are significant because boilers heat a quarter of the nation’s commercial space, including schools and multi-family…

How Can I Wash My Hands Without Water!?

Expert BlogDaniel Sawmiller
Governor DeWine has been leading the U.S. with his response to the coronavirus pandemic. But there are additional steps that Ohio should be taking to protect water access for vulnerable Ohioans.

The Mother Who Became a Voice for the Gulf

DispatchLouisianaNicole Greenfield
After the Deepwater Horizon disaster, Kindra Arnesen went to the mat to help heal and protect her southeastern Louisiana community and the fishery it relies on. Ten years later, she’s still fighting.

New York State Codifies Fracking Ban in Budget

Expert BlogMarisa Guerrero
The New York State legislature permanently bans fracking in New York, five years after Governor Cuomo first instituted a ban through executive action.