Everyday Climate Vulnerability in Places like Memphis
Big storms like Harvey in Houston and Katrina in New Orleans garner weeks of headlines. But each American city has a climate story to tell—one that affects pe...
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The latest opinion and analysis from NRDC’s science, legal, and policy experts.
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Falls Far Short of What’s Urgently Needed
President Trump’s long-delayed infrastructure plan is a set of thinly drawn concepts with no obvious source of direct funding....
The Year of Living Courageously
It is precisely because 2017 was such a challenging year in our field that I feel a sense of accomplishment and momentum as we face the future of sustainable an...
Cities Stand United on Paris Agreement at COP-23
Facing a new reality in the wake of monster storms, unprecedented flooding, dangerous and record-breaking heat and drought, wildfires and other challenges, citi...
Cities Talk Boldly About Taking Action in the Face of Storms
Tough talk about meeting the challenges of climate change abounded among city leaders at a C40 event marking Climate Week NYC this week, with city leaders staki...
Houston Is Hurting and Our Leaders Need to Listen
How many monster storms does it take for us to realize “freak occurrences” such as Hurricane Harvey are part of the new normal due to warming water and land...