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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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NYC Ranks #2 in Competition for Most Energy-Efficient City

Expert BlogDonna De Costanzo
New York is once again ranked the second-most energy efficient city in the country, thanks to smart policies that promote energy efficiency in buildings, public transportation, walking, and bike-sharing.

City Energy Project Participants Lead in ACEEE’s Scorecard

Expert BlogKimi Narita
Ten City Energy Project cities rank in the “Top 20” cities in the third edition of the City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released yesterday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Congress Threatens to Stifle Public Voice in Decision-Making

Expert BlogNora Apter
Perhaps more so than any other environmental law, the National Environmental Policy Act ensures critical protections not only for our public health, safety, and environment but also for public participation, transparency, and government oversight.

Energy Dept. Grid “Study”: Politics Trump Facts

Expert BlogJohn Moore
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has directed his agency to conduct a hurried review of how environmental protection standards and clean energy incentives are apparently threatening to bring our power grid to its knees. That action shows either a lack…

March for Climate, Communities, and our Oceans

Expert BlogFranz Matzner
As hundreds of thousands prepare to march for the climate and those most affected by climate change, President Trump readies an executive order that would exasterbate the problem and put our communities and oceans at risk.

Trump's Bad Bet #1: DAPL

Expert BlogSharon Buccino
President Trump is a businessman so you’d think he would know a good bet when he sees one. Reversing Obama’s decision on the Dakota Access pipeline isn’t.

How to Make Efficient Air Conditioners Cool in India

Expert BlogSameer Kwatra
NRDC and partners are engaging with air conditioning business leaders to identify strategies to accelerate market transformation to more efficient and climate friendly cooling. Overall, leading manufacturers of air conditioners, both Indian companies and global companies operating in India, embrace…