News & Commentary

Taxpayers Still on Hook for Oil and Gas Clean-up, Despite New Rule

September 25, 2023 Expert BlogTexas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, AlaskaRebecca Ramirez

BOEM's proposed rule falls short in requiring oil and gas companies to demonstrate they are financially able to fully remove and clean up platforms & pipelines.

Oregon Must Do More to Reduce Entanglements

July 10, 2023 Expert BlogOregon, United StatesDr. Francine Kershaw

Help our West Coast marine life and ask the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission to require stronger management measures.

Connecting Youth to Nature Supports Equity and Climate Change Goals

June 29, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaChris Clark

Helping youth overcome barriers and connect to blue spaces supports current equity goals and lays the foundation for a bright future in the climate movement

Study Shows 14,000 Unplugged Oil and Gas Wells in Gulf of Mexico

May 23, 2023 Expert BlogTexas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, FloridaRebecca Loomis, Rebecca Ramirez

Industry has neglected thousands of unused oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico. They will cost an estimated $30 billion to plug and decommission.

A Healthy Ocean Future Depends on Protected Areas

April 20, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan

Trophy fish can be an ecosystem's savior.

Holding Interior to Account on Gulf Oil and Gas Leasing

March 6, 2023 Expert BlogAlabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, TexasIrene Gutierrez

Continuing to extract oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico will have a steep price for the environment and coastal communities in the region. That's why NRDC and our partners took BOEM to court.

Environmental Groups and Fishers Collaborate to Reduce Entanglements, Gear Loss in Southern California

February 17, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaDr. Francine Kershaw

Pop-up fishing systems virtually eliminate entanglement risk and enable fishing to continue in areas that would be otherwise closed to fishing to protect endangered species.

MPAs Work, Let’s Make Them Work for Everyone

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan

If California is to remain a leader in marine protection, we as advocates, scientists, and state agencies must adapt our perspectives on who values our ocean and its resources.

Community Group Works to Make CA Coast Accessible to All

February 2, 2023 Expert BlogCalifornia, Los AngelesChris Clark

When looking for solutions to climate change and access to nature, comprehensive policies, widespread buy-in and centering equity are what will truly set us on the right path.

CA's New Scoping Plan Affirms Organic Ag as Climate Solution

December 16, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaLena Brook

The first-ever inclusion of organic farming in state climate policy.

The Next Wave of Ocean Conservation

December 7, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan, Sandy Aylesworth

California has the power to lead, but must raise its ambition.

It’s Time to Transition Away from Offshore Oil Leasing

October 6, 2022 Expert BlogAlaska, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, FloridaIrene Gutierrez

What California’s 30x30 Initiative Means to This Surfer

September 1, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan

Lizelle Jackson, cofounder of Color the Water, describes the barriers to ocean access for BIPOC communities—and the promise of the 30x30 initiative.

A Strong Start to California's Offshore Wind Plans

August 12, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaJulia de Lamare

Los Angeles Celebrates Kids Ocean Day in Person!

May 26, 2022 Expert BlogLos AngelesTaryn Kiekow Heimer

The beaches of Los Angeles—and oceans across our planet—need our help now more than ever. 

CA 30x30 for Ocean Starts Strong, Still Plenty of Work Ahead

April 26, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaChris Clark

The final strategy brings California a big step closer to successful 30x30 implementation. This is a welcome change from when CNRA first released its draft version of the Pathways Strategy.

California Ocean Day 2022: Celebrating Ocean Protection

March 29, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan

While California is home to many world-renowned landmarks, few would hold their same allure without the backdrop of our scenic coast and ocean.

30x30 in CA: Opportunity to Get Ocean Protections Right

February 16, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaChris Clark

California Should Strengthen Commitment to Ropeless Fishing Systems

February 7, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaDr. Francine Kershaw

An updated draft Conservation Plan issued by the state represents a positive step towards reducing entanglements of whales and sea turtles, but the state should do more to advance ropeless (or "pop-up") fishing systems.

California Leads the Way in Fighting the Biodiversity Crisis

December 22, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaSandy Aylesworth, Helen O'Shea

California once again has an opportunity to lead the country with visionary conservation efforts that put equity and access at the forefront of decision making.