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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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Trump Offers Polluters a Free Pass

Expert BlogUnited StatesLuke Tonachel
In the Trump administration’s latest effort to roll back public safeguards and reward its polluting pals, the Department of Transportation announced it would slash the penalties automakers must pay for not meeting federal fuel economy standards.

Is the Home of Big Auto Going Electric?

DispatchMichiganSusan Cosier
With its incoming network of charging stations and incentive programs for consumers, Michigan may have the most forward-looking EV infrastructure plan in the Midwest.

Our Public Lands Must Be Part of the Climate Change Solution

Expert BlogAlison Kelly, Briana Mordick
The fossil fuels found on our public lands are significant sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Instead of addressing this problem, the Trump administration is downplaying or outright ignoring it to benefit the oil, gas, and coal industries.

CPUC Envisions New Future for Low-Income Efficiency Program

Expert BlogMiles Muller, Maria Stamas
The California Public Utilities Commission adopted major improvements for the future of its longstanding low-income energy efficiency program, incorporating an innovative multifamily whole-building model and encouraging deeper energy savings for low-income households for programs that will be launched in 2021…

A Massive Plan to Expand Forests—and Save the World

Expert BlogSasha Stashwick
Forests are some of the most incredible places on Earth—teeming with life, filtering our drinking water, and providing us myriad outdoor recreation opportunities. Trees are also the most effective means to capture and store carbon, making them our frontline defense…

California Enacts Major Utility Wildfire Reforms

Expert BlogAlex Jackson
The California Legislature overwhelmingly approved a sweeping measure that responds to the catastrophic wildfires over the past two years that took 139 lives, reduced the town of Paradise to ashes, caused more than $36 billion in damages, and left the…

Electric Vehicle Charging Basics

Expert BlogPatricia Valderrama, Madhur Boloor, Ada Statler, Samuel Garcia
Our EV Charging Basics will answer your questions about how to fill up an electric car given current battery technology and charging infrastructure across the Midwest.

The Charmin Forever Eyeroll

Expert BlogShelley Vinyard
There’s a lot for a Millennial to be worried about in 2019, between floods and wildfires from climate change and staggering species loss. But having to change the toilet paper roll? That’s probably not keeping us up at night. Read…

Do Plastic Bag Bans Work?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalCourtney Lindwall
NRDC scientist Jennifer Sass says yes and debunks the skeptics’ claim that in trying to wean ourselves off plastic bags, we’re only creating more troubles.