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Washington State Passes Cutting-edge Policies to Reduce Climate Pollution

April 4, 2024 Expert BlogWashingtonGiulia C.S. Good Stefani

These nation-leading improvements will be a large step forward in climate solutions.

Removing Forest “Waste” Degrades Ecosystem Structure and Function

April 3, 2024 Expert BlogCanadaDr. Julee Boan

Canada, as a signatory to the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, must halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030.

Blake Plateau Mapping Q&A with Dr. Derek Sowers

April 1, 2024 Expert BlogEast, United StatesLeysha Caraballo

Earlier this year, scientists published a comprehensive map of the world’s most expansive cold-water coral mound province.

Sea Level Rise 101

March 25, 2024 GuideUnited States, InternationalCaroline Craig, Brian Palmer

The causes and effects of this undeniable consequence of climate change—and how communities can respond.

Vaquita Lawsuits

March 18, 2024 Court CaseMexico, United StatesActive

NRDC and our partners are fighting to save the last of the vaquita.

Reducing Food Waste for the Climate, Nature, and People

March 18, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesAndrea Collins

Reducing food loss and waste offers an opportunity to address many of our world’s existential challenges, including combating the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, improving environmental health protections, and fighting racial injustice.

Canaries in a Coalmine: Birds and Forest Degradation in Canada

March 14, 2024 Expert BlogCanadaDr. Julee Boan

Canada, as a signatory to the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, must halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030.

Progress in CA on Protecting People and Wildlife from Toxic Neonics

March 14, 2024 Expert BlogCaliforniaLena Freij, Allison Johnson

Just in time for spring, we’re seeing movement in California to curtail harmful and unnecessary uses of neonicotinoid insecticides, or “neonics.” 

New Research Highlights Gaps in Ocean Biodiversity Protection

March 12, 2024 Expert BlogUnited States, EastLeysha Caraballo

U.S. marine protected areas fall short in safeguarding ocean biodiversity.

In Planning for Climate Change, Native Americans Draw on the Past

March 11, 2024 ExplainerUnited States, CanadaTim Vanderpool

Across North America, Indigenous tribes and nations are consulting their traditional ecological knowledge to help prepare for a warming world.

NRDC’s 2024 Legislative Agenda for a Healthy and Equitable Environment in New York

March 4, 2024 Expert BlogNew York, New YorkRich Schrader, Timothy Edland

The end of 2023 brought huge wins for New York and its environment. Here are our priorities for 2024.

USDA Grants for Food Waste Reduction 

March 4, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesMadeline Keating

Composting and food waste reduction cooperative grants provide critical federal funding for cities and counties.

New Analysis Shows Widespread PFAS Contamination of Tap Water in CA

February 21, 2024 Expert BlogCaliforniaDr. Anna Reade

Estimate of Californians with PFAS in drinking water jumps to 25 million—highlights need for proposed bill SB 903 to end unnecessary use of forever chemicals.

Dirty Water: Toxic “Forever” PFAS Chemicals Are Prevalent in the Drinking Water of Environmental Justice Communities

February 21, 2024 ReportCaliforniaAvinash Kar, Dr. Anna Reade, Susan Lee

Action is urgently needed to protect Californian communities—especially those already overburdened with cumulative exposure to multiple different types of pollution—from this ubiquitous chemical.

How to Lower Your Energy Bills in Any Season

February 20, 2024 How-ToUnited StatesAshley Leung

From weather-stripping windows to using the right fan settings, these simple tips can reduce your electricity costs—and keep your family comfortable all year-round.