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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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How the G.A. Can Rack Up a Big Climate Equity Win in 4 Days

Expert BlogWalton Shepherd
Four short days are left, and Virginia can act fast to recover from monopoly utility attacks on HB1450 to deliver big climate and consumer benefits, with a side of electric monopoly business model reform.

2020: The Year to Super Charge Our Work on Nature

Expert BlogInternational, United StatesSusan Casey-Lefkowitz

This year’s World Wildlife Day, with the theme of Sustaining All Life on Earth, heralds a year where we must commit to transformative change to stop what will otherwise be a devastating crash in our natural systems. On World Wildlife…

This Is What a Just Transition Looks Like

ExplainerUnited States, Peoria, IllinoisBrian Palmer
To help a community leave its dirty energy economy behind, advocates must fight for local representation, equity, and retraining that prepares workers for high-quality jobs.

Climate Deniers Unveil Their Latest P.R. Weapon

PerspectivesUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
Her name is Naomi Seibt and her message to the world: Let’s not beat ourselves up about burning fossil fuels—everything’s gonna be fine!

Trump Coronavirus Response Could Hurt Low-Income Americans

Expert BlogUnited StatesKhalil Shahyd

The Trump administration has attempted to cut funding from key federal programs that support low-income families since he’s taken office and now the public health emergency of the coronavirus appears to be his most recent excuse to target the most…

Albuquerque Challenges Local Buildings to Reduce Energy Use

Expert BlogOlivia Walker
The City of Albuquerque took a huge step toward its greenhouse gas reduction goals today by kicking off the Albuquerque Mayor’s Energy Challenge program, a voluntary private-sector energy challenge designed to incentivize and support local businesses in their efforts to…

The Energy Shift Approaches as Fossil Finance Dries Up

Expert BlogJosh Axelrod
The twilight of the coal industry is upon us, but with financial giants taking baby steps away from oil and gas, and a major proposed oil production project throwing in the towel, is the true end of new fossil fuel…

Using Metrics to Shape Atlanta's Food Waste Reduction Plan

Expert BlogAndrea Collins
Using a calculator tool NRDC developed based on the models in our original Food Matters research, we worked with the city of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of Resilience to estimate a baseline level of food waste and estimated how much surplus…