Search

Learn to Spot Greenwashing

February 9, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

It’s tricky to separate flimsy promises from what’s actually environmentally friendly. We can help.

What Is Greenwashing?

February 9, 2023 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalCourtney Lindwall

How this misleading marketing practice impacts consumers and communities and stands in the way of real environmental progress.

Amid Record Profits, Big Oil Ignores Consumers, Climate

February 9, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalJosh Axelrod

As financial results continue to roll in for 2022, oil and gas majors are recording record profits, doling out massive rewards to shareholders, remaining on the sidelines of the battle against inflation, and failing to invest in the energy transition.

Whitmer Budget Address Focuses on Key Water Issues

February 8, 2023 Press ReleaseMichigan

Governor Whitmer outlined her budget proposal for the State of Michigan today. Her address outlined a number of important water-related investments.

Reharvest Memphis: How to Host a Low-Waste High-Impact Event

February 8, 2023 Expert BlogTennessee, MemphisDarby Hoover

Clean Memphis hosted its annual event, Reharvest Memphis, for more than 180 people at a local brewery, featuring food items that might otherwise have gone to waste.

Building on the Strong State of Climate Investments

February 8, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Biden highlighted last year’s historic climate legislation, clean energy investments and efforts to replace lead water lines during his State of the Union address tonight.

White House Poised to Carbon-Bomb Its Own Climate Progress

February 8, 2023 Expert BlogAlaskaAnn Alexander

The Willow oil drilling project—the largest single drilling project proposed on federal land—will cause roughly 280 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over the course its lifetime.

The BRIC Wall: Capacity Gaps Put FEMA Grants out of Reach

February 8, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber

Prioritizing grant applications from underserved communities is only one piece of the puzzle. What about the communities who are unable to apply at all?

Let’s Follow Through on President’s Promise to Pull All Lead Pipes in 10 Years

February 7, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

Fulfilling the president’s crucial commitment is only possible if the EPA fixes its Lead & Copper Rule.

New Biomass Funding Would Cost Loads & Worsen Climate Change

February 7, 2023 Expert BlogInternationalMatt Williams

There are much cheaper ways to get to net zero that would actually reduce emissions.

How California’s Water Rights System Gouges You and Me

February 6, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaKate Poole

It's time for California’s water managers to reform this antiquated system and prioritize water for human health and safety and for the shared environment over water for farms.

Fish and Wildlife Service to Review Grizzly Bear Protections

February 6, 2023 Expert BlogMontana, WyomingAmy McNamara, Dr. Jennifer Sherry

USFWS will assess if grizzly bears require ongoing protection in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide ecosystems.

NRDC Announces Mollie Marsh-Heine as Chief Development Officer

February 6, 2023 Press ReleaseUnited States

Mollie Marsh-Heine will join NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) as its Chief Development Officer after seven years as Senior Vice President of Development at Earthjustice. In her new role, Marsh-Heine will provide strategic vision for NRDC’s ambitious fundraising efforts, as…

New House Energy Agenda Is Out of Touch with Reality

February 6, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMarc Boom

The Committee’s priority still appears to be cutting taxes on companies earning tens of billions in windfall profits, and to weaken the nation’s landmark environmental laws that protect Americans from their pollution.

New Year, New Opportunity to Get the Lead Out of Our Water

February 6, 2023 Expert BlogIllinoisAngela Guyadeen, Chakena D. Sims

The slow pace of lead service line replacement has serious public health consequences. Will 2023 be the year Illinois accelerates its lead service line replacement work?