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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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World Unites Against Pebble Mine

Expert BlogTaryn Kiekow Heimer
The Pebble Mine is an international pariah. And it just became an environmental challenge the world is united to overcome.

Courage in the Bakken: Opposing Dakota Access Pipeline

Expert BlogJosh Axelrod
The Standing Rock Sioux are pressing the U.S. government to respect their calls for meaningful environmental and socio-economic review of the Dakota Access Pipeline. They deserve to be heard.

A Call for More Diverse Public Lands

ExplainerUnited StatesNicole Greenfield
This month’s National Park Service centennial presents an opportunity to create a parks system that is reflective of—and accessible to—all Americans.

Plea from Louisiana: Take Action Against Big Oil.

Expert BlogFranz Matzner
The massive flooding that has inflicted catastrophic loss and displacements throughout Louisiana this week are a wake-up call that we have precious little time left to turn the tide of dangerous climate change. Impoverished rural communities in the Gulf state…

Our Favorite National Parks

NRDC in ActionColorado, California, Minnesota, Alaska, New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, NRDC’s very own wilderness fanatics share their most treasured park memories.

Saskatchewan Heavy Oil Spill Highlights Pipeline Risks

Expert BlogJosh Axelrod
A 66,000 gallon diluted heavy oil spill in Northern Saskatchewan reminds us of the threats major tar sands pipelines like TransCanada's Energy East and Kinder Morgan's TransMountain expansion proposals would pose for North Americas rivers, streams, and coast lines.