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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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Academics Converge on Low-Income Upgrade Solution

Expert BlogMaria Stamas
Mobilizing significant energy and health upgrades to substandard, low-income housing has long vexed policymakers and advocates alike. But two major publications released last week set a path forward.

It's Time to Restore Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy

Expert BlogJohn Bowman
Today we honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his lifetime commitment to helping to perfect our democracy and give it meaning for all our citizens. Among many of his famous quotes, Dr King said…

New Disaster Bill Includes $849M for Water Infrastructure

Expert BlogRob Moore
A new disaster supplemental appropriations bill (H.R. 268) was passed by the House of Representatives this week. It included $849 million for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems,more resilient and less vulnerable to storms in the future. Typically, federal disaster…

Westward, ho! New City Policies Address Building Performance

Expert BlogKatharine McCormick
Western cities made major progress in building energy efficiency, with a recent flurry of activity in building performance policies. The land of big skies, big dreams, and yes, many big buildings got new city policies on the map. Fort Collins…

What Is Urban Flooding?

Expert BlogAnna Weber
A new report focuses attention on the widespread, costly, and under-recognized destruction of urban flooding.

Health Risks, Park Vandalism Multiply as Trump’s Shutdown Persists

Expert BlogJohn Bowman
As President Donald Trump’s government shutdown reaches three weeks in length, the risks to Americans’ health and to our treasured federal lands are rising daily. Meanwhile, federal scientists are applying for unemployment assistance, and the U.S. economy loses $1.2 billion…

We Need Our Federal Workers on the Job

Expert BlogJohn Bowman
Our public servants undertake many tasks that we don’t often notice: They clear ice off the roads in national forests and ensure the local toxic Superfund site is being cleaned up; they inspect our drinking water systems and make sure…

St. Petersburg Wins Climate Challenge; 5 More Cities to Join

Expert BlogJay Orfield
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Natural Resources Defense Council today announced St. Petersburg as the 20th winning city in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC), a $70 million dollar program designed to accelerate ambitious U.S. cities’ efforts to tackle climate…

There’s Actually Some Good News in That Scary IPCC Report

ExplainerInternationalPerrin Ireland
Looking for a silver lining in the harrowing United Nations climate change report? Here it is: We can determine the impact of climate change by the political, economic, and social choices we make today.

A Banner Year for Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Climate Leadership

Expert BlogBruce Ho
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic continued their trek toward climate progress this year with more progress on power plant goals and a new bipartisan commitment to tackle the region’s next big climate challenge: transportation.

Congress Must Support Miners by Extending Black Lung Tax

Expert BlogBettina Bergöö
As Congress finalizes the annual appropriations package and prepares to head home for the holidays, they should respect coal mining communities that have powered this country for the last century by extending an excise tax that supports the Black Lung…

A Clean Energy Carol for Michigan

Expert BlogAriana Gonzalez
The holidays are upon us once more, which means it’s time to cherish who we have in our lives and give back what we can. It’s also a time to reflect on progress made since last year. When it comes…

The Case for Doing No Harm in Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Expert BlogMichele Knab Hasson
Danger from some materials widely used for efficiency upgrades is real, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Two new publications explain what can be done to make energy upgrades healthier for affordable housing residents, workers, and neighbors.