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June 2013
Forest
Let's Stop Needless Deforestation

Energy companies are cutting down our trees and burning them as fuel for large-scale power plants -- a practice that is widespread and growing at an alarming rate. In the southeastern United States, the massive fuel needs of these energy companies could double logging rates and increase carbon emissions significantly, contributing to climate change at a time when we need to be rapidly cutting our carbon pollution. Learn more about how NRDC is tackling this problem.


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Frances Beinecke Hero of the Seas
Frances Beinecke, President
For more than a decade, NRDC's Karen Garrison has advocated tirelessly on behalf of the world's oceans and marine life. She has partnered with scientists, legislators, fishermen, and fellow conservationists to develop a groundbreaking network of marine parks along the California coastline. In recognition of this important work, Karen has been named a "Hero of the Seas" as part of the prestigious Peter Benchley Ocean Awards.

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Green Gifts
This Father's Day, honor your father with a Green Gift!


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Water Needs You

The Clean Water Act was created to protect the quality of our nation's waterways. Yet for more than a decade, Clean Water Act enforcement has been nearly impossible in certain streams and wetlands, thanks to some complicated Supreme Court rulings and Bush-era policies.

Ask President Obama to make good on his promise to close the Clean Water Act gap and ensure that streams and wetlands are better protected.

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LA's Reinvention
Los Angeles
Los Angeles has long been famous for nightmarish gridlock, water shortages, and urban sprawl that extends farther than the mind can fathom. But thanks to a few visionary thinkers including Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the city is making bold plans to change the way the region looks and functions.

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