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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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What’s Lurking in Your Lake? NRDC State HAB Program Report

Expert BlogUnited StatesArohi Sharma
Freshwater HABs damage inland ecosystems; threaten public health; poison pets, livestock, and fish; and compromise recreational economies. Every single state has experienced a HAB, but a NRDC assessment of states’ freshwater HAB programs shows that states are not doing enough…

The Broken Safe Drinking Water Act Won’t Fix the PFAS Crisis

Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson
The public health crisis with PFAS, or "forever toxic chemicals," in the drinking water of millions of Americans will not be solved by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Why we need to fix the law to protect the public.

Trump EPA Uses Animals to Hide Science Attack

Expert BlogUnited StatesKristi Pullen Fedinick
While on the surface, this announcement appears to be about protecting the lives of animals, there’s more here than meets the eye.

EPA Attack on Science Targets Animal Tests

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Jennifer Sass
Instead of protecting animals, and people, the recent EPA announcement will fast-track chemicals onto the market with limited or flawed toxicity testing.

Chile’s Ongoing Water Crisis: Threats and Needed Actions

Expert BlogChileCarolina Herrera
From too much water to not enough, this critical resource presents unique challenges in the Metropolitan Region (MR) of Chile, the hub of the country’s bustling capital and nearly half of the Chilean population.

Don’t Stop to Smell These (Harmful Algal) Blooms

Expert BlogUnited StatesKelsey Kane-Ritsch, Dr. Kim Knowlton
If you’ve heard some sad stories this summer about pet dogs perishing after swimming in scummy ponds, take heed. You’re a mammal, too.

Newspapers Support SB 1 to Protect Against Trump Rollbacks

Expert BlogCaliforniaAnnie Notthoff

The legislation, authored by Senate pro Tem Toni Atkins, would ensure that California’s own environmental and public health laws provide a backstop to federal environmental rollbacks. 

Explore the New England Marine Monument From Your Armchair

Expert BlogEastBrad Sewell

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is conducting a live exploration of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument for the first time since its designation three years ago.

Why SB 1 Must Ensure that CESA Applies to the Federal CVP

Expert BlogCaliforniaKate Poole

The bill’s authors and proponents, including NRDC, have worked long and hard to resolve the vast majority of concerns raised during the legislative session. Now, some are arguing that the bill should be stripped of its longstanding provision applying the…

For a High Seas Treaty, We Need High Ambition

Expert BlogInternationalLauren Kubiak

As governments at the UN conclude the third high seas treaty negotiating session, Greta Thunberg and all ocean and climate activists remind us why we need to keep ambition high for a strong treaty.

Countries Strengthen Commitments to Protect Sharks Worldwide

Expert BlogInternationalElizabeth Murdock

Countries attending the World Wildlife Conference once again expressed their concern for global shark populations this week and expanded their commitment to controlling international trade in sharks so that it doesn’t decimate these vulnerable predators in the wild.