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Advocacy Associate, Lands, Nature

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Claudia Blanco Nuñez focuses on environmental issues affecting marginalized communities and those most vulnerable to climate change impacts. Nuñez supports advocates in the Dirty Energy Project by investigating discourse and policies for a just transition towards clean energy and following critical mineral mining issues. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and is based in NRDC's San Francisco office.

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Climate Week 2023: Indigenous Communities March with Determination

Expert BlogNew York CityClaudia Blanco Nuñez
The fight against environmental harm, economic dependence, and negative health impacts from fossil fuel development on Indigenous land is a centuries-long tale.
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Can the Shift to Clean Energy Be Both Fast and Fair?

Expert BlogArizonaClaudia Blanco Nuñez, Josh Axelrod
A look at the promise and principles of a just transition and the impact of the recent debt ceiling deal and FAST-41.
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Moving from Uncertainty to Opportunity for Oil and Gas Workers

Expert BlogLouisianaClaudia Blanco Nuñez, Josh Axelrod
A recent report from True Transition captures a range of oil and gas worker experiences and finds potential for a skills transfer between fossil fuel and renewable energy jobs.