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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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Lawsuit Seeks EPA Action to Protect Kids from Pesticide

Expert BlogMiriam Rotkin-Ellman
NRDC and our partners are taking EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to court for failing to act on the science and follow the law—leaving children at increased risk from learning disabilities, reduced IQ, and behavioral problems.

Federal Reversal Means CA Must Ban Pesticide Toxic to Kids

Expert BlogMiriam Rotkin-Ellman, Dr. Veena Singla
Last night, the Trump administration rejected a proposed ban on the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos, leaving California kids and communities at risk of exposure to this chemical in food, water and the air.

Trump EPA Rejects Pesticide Ban, Threatening Kids' Health

Expert BlogMiriam Rotkin-Ellman, Dr. Jennifer Sass
Toxic pesticide residues on food will remain a threat to children’s health as a result of the Trump administration’s reversal of the proposed ban on chlorpyrifos – a pesticide linked to increased risk of learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and autism.

Flint Drinking Water Settlement FAQ

ExplainerUnited States, Michigan, Flint, MidwestNRDC
The residents of Flint, Michigan, will finally get their lead pipes replaced and have access to safe drinking water. Here's what you need to know.

Hyderabad Announces Cool Roofs Initiative with Experts

Expert BlogDr. David B. Goldstein, Nehmat Kaur, Sameer Kwatra
The city of Hyderabad is bracing for a very hot summer in 2017. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the 2017 summer in Hyderabad is expected to be even warmer than 2016 – the hottest year in recorded history. NRDC…

Trump Budget vs. the Great Lakes

Expert BlogKaren Hobbs
The Great Lakes are an indelible part of the quality of life in some of America’s greatest cities (Canada’s too!). But the Trump budget outlined this week clearly represents a threat to the region.

A Veteran of Uphill Battles

NRDC in ActionWashington, D.C., United States, CanadaJordan Davidson
NRDC’s chief program officer, Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, knows that resistance takes persistence—and a lot of collaboration.

FEMA Disaster Programs at Risk of Major Cuts by Trump

Expert BlogRob Moore
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing reductions in funding for its most critical programs. These include reductions of several disaster response and preparedness programs and a complete elimination of funding for floodplain mapping. Taken together, the cuts would…

Trump Admin and Congress Want to Destroy Public Protections

Expert BlogScott Slesinger
In his speech to Congress, President Trump simultaneously continued his attack on the regulatory system and continued to claim that he supports clean air and water, among other public goods. The problem is that the way we’ve cleaned our air…