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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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Morgan Stanley Dumps the Pebble Mine, Northern Dynasty

Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds
Multinational investment banking and financial services firm reports over 99 percent reduction in shares of Northern Dynasty Minerals, sole owner of widely condemned Bristol Bay mining scheme.

Remembering Eeyou Pimatseewin, the Cree Life

PerspectivesCanada
Allan Saganash Jr. grew up in the bush, living off the land—then watched as industry shrank and changed his beloved boreal forest home. He’s determined to save what’s left.

Study Shows Boreal Deforestation Is Far Higher than Reported

Expert BlogInternational, CanadaAnthony Swift

In findings that have significant implications for Canada's boreal forest and the climate, a new study finds that deforestation rates in Ontario are nearly fifty times higher than reported by government officials.

During Climate Week, Companies Must Focus on Canada’s Boreal

Expert BlogInternational, United States, CanadaShelley Vinyard

We must do more to protect intact forests like Canada's boreal for the sake of the climate. Join NRDC for a panel discussion on September 24th in NYC about how U.S. demand for toilet paper and other throwaway tissue products…

Pebble Mine: An Open Letter to CEO, Wheaton Precious Metals

Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

Bristol Bay coalition dismisses Governor’s claim of outside influence in Pebble Mine opposition, calling claim “demonstrably false” and “insulting to Alaskans,” vowing “we will never relent.”

Pebble Mine Environmental Review Falls Flat

Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

CEO’s enthusiastic spin fails to mask widespread criticism of data gaps, unsupported conclusions, and failure to meet industry standard practice.

Canada Invests in the Future of Intact Boreal Forests

Expert BlogCanadaJennifer Skene

With the announcement of a CAD $175 million commitment to fund 67 conservation initiatives, the Canadian government has invested in a more sustainable, healthier future by protecting some of its treasured landscapes, including in the boreal forest.

That Summer When Climate Change Baked Alaska

DispatchAlaskaJeff Turrentine
An Anchorage-based wildlife biologist describes what life is like in our northernmost state—one that’s been dramatically altered by rising temperatures.