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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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Trump Should Not Cut Action on Climate Impacts

Expert BlogRob Moore
The Trump administration has been very clear about its desire to dismantle the nation’s plan to reduce the pollution that causes climate change. The administration has said nothing about whether it will similarly dismantle policies to deal with the inevitable…

In a Harsh World, a Safe Haven

Expert BlogInternationalRhea Suh

America has always been a place of refuge for the desperate. But as the planet changes, the definition of “refugee” is changing along with it.

The Right $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan for America

Expert BlogShelley Poticha
Democrats and President Trump both want to improve the nation’s infrastructure. To do so, the key is to prioritize the needs of the people and the environment—not the pockets of investors and industry CEOs.

As Seas Rise, How Far Will Trump’s Anti-Climate Agenda Go?

Expert BlogRob Moore
The ocean is going to be significantly higher than previously understood, according to the latest national assessment of sea level rise.Will President Trump and his appointees roll back policies to address the impacts of climate change—like sea level rise.

Wisconsin's Emergency Managers Plan for Climate Change

Expert BlogRob Moore
Wisconsin has earned a reputation for eschewing climate science and the potential impacts of climate change under Governor Scott Walker’s administration. But a plan finalized by the state’s Emergency Management agency in December and released this week is pleasantly out…

Scott Pruitt Wants to Take Us Back to the ’50s

ExplainerUnited StatesBrian Palmer
The incoming head of the EPA believes states should be in charge of their own environmental regulations. Been there, done that, got the oil-soaked T-shirt.

Climate Change Literature that Made Waves in 2016

Expert BlogRob Moore
The impacts of climate change are all around us, particularly in the form of floods and sea level rise. See what government reports, research papers and (yes) even novels made it onto my Best of 2016 Climate Literature list.

Saving Energy While Staying Comfortable Year-Round

Expert BlogUnited StatesAnthony Guerrero

With the implementation of NRDC’s real-time reporting software (Noveda) a few years ago, we are now able to pin-point opportunities for improvement and report on the effectiveness of ECMs once implemented.

The Petcoke Problem: Where to Store the Risky Tar Sands Refining By-Product

ExplainerUnited States, Canada, Chicago, Detroit, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Virginia
Petroleum coke, typically stored outdoors in big open piles, can blow right into nearby homes and cause serious health problems. Unsurprisingly, communities are fighting Big Oil to keep this noxious material out of their backyards.