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Shelia Hu is a writer and researcher in NRDC’s Communications department. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Vassar College and is based in the New York office.

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Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu
This versatile plant is popping up in more and more consumer products, but when it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the details matter.
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Why Are the Feds Leasing Public Lands to Big Oil for So Cheap?

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In the sunny Southwest, oil and gas companies can get an acre for as low as $10, while solar companies can barely get a scrap.
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What Is the Air Quality Index?

ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu
The national index reports real-time air quality issues across the country.

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How to Limit Your PFAS Exposure in the Great Outdoors

How-ToUnited StatesShelia Hu
What to watch out for in pools, gardens, sports fields, and fishing holes.
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The Dakota Access Pipeline: What You Need to Know

GuideNorth Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, IllinoisShelia Hu
How protests against an oil pipeline turned into a national fight for Indigenous rights.

How to Get More Out of Your Kitchen Stash and Minimize Your Trash

How-ToUnited StatesShelia Hu, Molly M. Ginty
With the confusing date labels that are stamped on our foods, here’s how to suss out what’s still okay to actually eat.