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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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Can Hydrogen Help Combat the Climate Crisis?

ExplainerUnited StatesSusan Cosier
Hydrogen hubs across the country seek to fuel high-emission industries with cleaner energy.

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Delaware River Basin Commission to Consider Fracking Ban

Expert BlogRob Friedman, Kimberly Ong
However, the resolution that has been put forward could open the watershed to the dangers of fracking wastewater contamination and the withdrawal of freshwater for fracking elsewhere. This would be a dangerous mistake.

Harvey Exposed Oil Issues We Must Address

Expert BlogJacob Eisenberg
Hurricane Harvey shed light on oil industry vulnerabilities that put communities at risk. It gives us yet another reason to accelerate the transition from oil dependence.

New York State Blocks the Valley Lateral Pipeline!

Expert BlogRob Friedman, Kimberly Ong
In a victory for all New Yorkers, the state has blocked a natural gas pipeline that would have threatened upstate residents’ health, water quality and communities, citing climate change concerns.

These Lands Were Made for You and Me

Expert BlogHelen O'Shea
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke submitted his recommendations to the White House today on potential changes to 27 national monuments.

Constitution Pipeline Blocked!

Expert BlogKimberly Ong
In a victory for New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld New York State's decision to block the Constitution Pipeline, a 124-mile natural gas pipeline intended to carry fracked gas from the Marcellus shale fields in Pennsylvania to…

The Department of Energy Is Failing to Do Its Job

Expert BlogDr. David B. Goldstein
The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to provide —“effective management of energy functions of the Federal Government…and observe policies consistent with a coordinated energy policy, and to promote maximum possible energy conservation measures…” as its first core function…

Perry’s DOE Study Has Little Power to Shape the Grid

Expert BlogJohn Moore, Miles Farmer
Anticipation is building in advance of the release of a study ordered by Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Rick Perry to examine “critical issues central to protecting the long-term reliability of the electric grid.” It is more likely to end…