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The Nitrogen Pollution Crisis

ReportUnited StatesJ.P. Rose, Dr. Daniel Rath, Arohi Sharma, Maya Korb, Matthew Kaplan

Fertilizer overuse is poisoning America’s water, air, and ecosystems.

High Risk, Heavy Toll

Issue BriefMexicoShruti Shukla, Jamie Lee

MUFG should reconsider Mexico Pacific’s Saguaro LNG project.

NRDC Urges MDA to Strengthen the Groundwater Protection Rule (PDF)

Comments
In a comment letter to Minnesota's Department of Agriculture, NRDC urged the agency to strengthen the existing Groundwater Protection Rule in order to adequately protect Minnesotans and the environment from nitrogen pollution arising from nitrogen fertilizer on croplands.

What Are the Solutions to Climate Change?

GuideUnited States, InternationalJeff Turrentine
Some solutions are big and will require billions in investment. Some are small and free. All are achievable.

High Risk, High Inconsistency

Issue BriefMexico, United StatesShruti Shukla, Jamie Lee

Investors should reconsider Sempra's LNG project in the Gulf of California.

The Clean Air Act 101

GuideUnited StatesShelia Hu

Since its bipartisan beginnings, this bedrock law has helped keep our air clean, combat climate change, and protect public health.

Calentamiento global 101

GuideUnited States, InternationalAmanda MacMillan, Jeff Turrentine

Lo que nadie se atreve a preguntar y todos quieren saber sobre el cambio climático.

Global Warming 101

GuideUnited States, InternationalAmanda MacMillan, Jeff Turrentine

Everything you wanted to know about our changing climate but were too afraid to ask.

Climate Funds Pledge Tracker

OverviewInternationalJoe Thwaites

Keep track of pledges to U.N. funds that help developing countries reduce greenhouse emissions and address the impacts of climate change.