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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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Climate Is Both Biggest Risk and Biggest Opportunity

Expert BlogRoland Hwang
The warning signs on the disruptive effects of climate change are now blinking bright yellow, with the latest signal coming last week from the global financial community. It’s now becoming clear what the dangerous consequences are of the shaky assumption…

Costco, Don’t Be Complicit in Selling Forest Destruction

Expert BlogShelley Vinyard
There’s an adage in the marketing world that goes, “Every product has a story.” But sometimes the stories companies tell consumers hide the real truth behind how the product is made and the significant cost its production has on the…

California Can Make Lowly Water Heaters Mighty Climate Tools

Expert BlogPierre Delforge, Merrian Borgeson
In a groundbreaking vote, California has allocated nearly $45 million toward boosting highly efficient electric heat pump technology that can help avoid burning fossil fuels to heat our water, as well as store California’s abundant pollution-free solar energy to give…

Congress Should Reform Energy Tax Credits

Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami, Sam Krasnow, Dan West
Congress squandered an opportunity to pass a clean energy tax incentive package at the end of 2019, setting back clean energy progress. Lawmakers must promptly extend the credits left out of last month’s bill and develop a long-term solution that…

Brewers Oppose Weakening Coal Plant Water Pollution Limits

Expert BlogUnited StatesBecky Hammer

Today, 48 craft breweries around the country submitted a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposal to weaken water pollution safeguards for coal-burning power plants.

Lawsuit Filed Over Plans to Frack the Golden State

Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaAnn Alexander

For literally about the hundredth time, we’re suing the Trump Administration over its attacks on the environment. This time around, we’re defending California against the Administration’s plans to frack it.

Proposed CA Budget Lifts Up Healthy, Sustainable School Food

Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaLena Brook

With an $80 million proposed increase aimed at giving schools much needed resources to improve meal programs, Governor Newsom’s proposed 2020-21 budget offers California public school students a better chance to learn and thrive.