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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

July 18, 2024 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?

June 28, 2024 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

June 25, 2024 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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David Bernhardt Takes Over as New Interior Secretary

April 11, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

If his past four months as the department’s acting secretary are any indication, our public lands, oceans, and wildlife are in trouble.

Sound Science, Objective Facts, and the Rule of Law

April 11, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesMitchell Bernard

These basics of federal decision-making are fundamental to the interests of the American people—even when they contradict the president’s actions.

California’s Ocean Day: A Call for Healthy Oceans for All

March 27, 2019 Expert BlogVanessa Villanueva

California's 15th Annual Ocean Day once again served as a testament to what Californians want from their elected officials. The message was clear: Californians demand healthy oceans for all and continued action against federal and corporate threats.

Like Our Oceans, NRDC’s Marine Work Is Vast and Unforgiving

March 1, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalZak Smith

Orcas in Peril, Part I: An Ocean Empty of Food

February 28, 2019 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalPerrin Ireland

Southern Resident killer whales of the Salish Sea face many challenges, but the threat of death from starvation is especially dire. Thankfully, there's a solution—and we need to help make it happen.

Senate Confirms Pro-Polluter Andrew Wheeler as EPA Chief

February 28, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

In his six months as the agency’s acting administrator, Wheeler has already shown that he’s unwilling to protect the environment and public health.

Don't Sacrifice the Gulf of Mexico Whale for Oil and Gas

February 21, 2019 Expert BlogZak Smith

NRDC and Healthy Gulf are suing the Trump administration to protect this imperiled species.

Environmental Groups Ask Court to Block Harmful Seismic Blasting in the Atlantic

February 20, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

A first step toward offshore drilling, the blasts will put ocean life—from tiny zooplankton to the North Atlantic right whale—at risk.

To Make Progress on Our Mission, We Cannot Ignore Racism

February 19, 2019 Expert BlogRhea Suh

Fighting racial injustice isn’t separate from championing the climate and environment. Rather, it’s a fundamental component of what we do, every single day.

Is the Future of Grocery Shopping B.Y.O. Container?

February 15, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

A new wave of entrepreneurs aim to wean consumers from single-use plastic.

With Tahlequah’s Newborn and Scarlet Gone, Orca Advocates Race to Save Their Kin

February 11, 2019 DispatchWestLora Shinn

The plight of the Southern Resident orcas is bringing together a coalition of state and tribal leaders, scientists, and grassroots communities to avert a looming extinction.

To Save Our Planet: Protect 30% of Land, Oceans by 2030

January 31, 2019 Expert BlogAndrew Wetzler

It is not too late to avert catastrophe. But we must act big, and we must act fast.

Vineyard Wind Protects Right Whales While Building a Clean Energy Future

January 23, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

A landmark agreement ensures that dozens of new wind turbines will help lower carbon emissions—without threatening the endangered North Atlantic right whale.

50 Years After the Santa Barbara Oil Spill: A Renewed Threat

January 22, 2019 Expert BlogVanessa Villanueva

A renewed call to action against current offshore drilling threats in California.

New Disaster Bill Includes $849M for Water Infrastructure

January 18, 2019 Expert BlogRob Moore

A new disaster supplemental appropriations bill (H.R. 268) was passed by the House of Representatives this week. It included $849 million for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems,more resilient and less vulnerable to storms in the future. Typically, federal disaster…

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