The Hidden Role of the U.S. in the Global Shark Fin Trade
Even as the U.S. is considered a leader in shaping global shark conservation policies, a new report presents NRDC’s research showing that our country still al...
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Five Ways Climate Change Is Altering Our Oceans—and Harming Us
The IPCC report on our oceans and cryosphere is out. Here’s how the latest science reflects what’s happening to America’s coastal economies and ecosystems...
Dire IPCC Report Confirms Folly of Offshore Drilling
Offshore drilling is basically a double blow to our oceans—increasing the risk of spills and pollution in the marine environment while fueling climate change ...
IPCC Report: Sea Level Rise Is a Present and Future Danger
The IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) contains the most dire sea level rise projections ever made by the IPCC. Sea...
The Snow Must Go On
Climate change is bringing many changes to California’s water system, but one of the most concerning is the loss of the Sierra snowpack caused by warming temp...
Climate Change Is Wreaking Havoc on Our Oceans. Here’s How We Save Them.
It comes down to conserving marine areas and urgently reducing our emissions....