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Taking Care of the Food Workers Who Take Care of Us

February 10, 2021 NRDC in ActionColoradoNicole Greenfield

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the inequities faced by food- and farmworkers who put their health in danger just by coming to work each day. NRDC is pushing to change that.

For a Family in Mexico, a Mission to Protect Monarchs

February 9, 2021 DispatchMexicoNicole Greenfield

Siblings Joel, Anayeli, and Patricio Moreno see the future of their community and that of the butterflies that migrate annually to the local Cerro Pelón forest as being intimately connected.

Orlando's Tiny Green Home Reimagines Climate Change Outreach

February 9, 2021 Expert BlogUnited States, Florida, OrlandoEloisa Portillo-Morales

An innovative exhibit engages residents to fight climate change, alleviate stress on their aquifers, and divert waste streams from the landfill.

Cities Rev Up Transition to EVs with Car Sharing Programs

February 9, 2021 Expert BlogKelly Blynn

It’s no secret that transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States. So it’s not surprising that, besides promoting the use of public transit, biking, and walking, cities are also embracing electric vehicles (EVs) in their…

Parks and Public Lands Poised for Justice

February 9, 2021 Expert BlogMarissa Ramirez

With new leadership at the Department of the Interior, parks and public lands are poised for justice.

Refinery Communities Speak Out on Just Transition Reports

February 9, 2021 Expert BlogAnn Alexander

The Case for Impeachment

February 8, 2021 Expert BlogMitchell Bernard

Donald Trump threw a spear at the heart of our democracy. Now the Senate must hold him to account.

Oregon Rivers: Even More Wild and Scenic

February 7, 2021 Expert BlogOregonGiulia C.S. Good Stefani

In the largest single effort to protect rivers in U.S. history, Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Jeff Merkley have introduced the River Democracy Act—a bill that adds nearly 4,700 miles of rivers and streams in Oregon to the national Wild…

Incentives for Energy and Transportation Are Climate Action

February 5, 2021 Expert BlogGrant Carlisle

The tax code can be an overlooked tool in the fight against the climate crisis. Now is the time to use it to grow jobs, cut emissions and build healthier communities.

Energy Justice for Maryland’s Low-Income Communities

February 5, 2021 Expert BlogMarylandDeron Lovaas

Maryland is poised to lead the nation by adopting a low-income energy efficiency performance standard. Learn why that matters now more than ever.

Colorado Conservation Groups Launch Print Ads Thanking Biden Admin for Early Climate Action

February 5, 2021 OverviewColorado

Protecting the Wintering Home of Migratory Birds

February 4, 2021 Expert BlogTexasJessica Carey-Webb

The Chihuahuan Desert is the largest desert in North America and home to the most biodiverse grasslands in the world, including 500 species of birds.

Legal Strategies to Address Grassland Water Security

February 4, 2021 Expert BlogJessica Carey-Webb

Grasslands are a nature-based solution to address climate change. At the global level grasslands absorb up to 42 tons of CO2 per hectare, capturing up to 32 percent of the planet's CO2. Although key to climate action and water security…

California Bill Targets Boreal & Tropical Forest Loss

February 4, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaJennifer Skene

A groundbreaking bill introduced today in California is tackling one of the most pressing environmental issues we face—the continued loss of climate-critical boreal and tropical forests.

Just Transition: Jubilee Ministries Brings More Than Jobs

February 4, 2021 Expert BlogPeoria, IllinoisJared Knicley, Alyssa Brown

A faith-based nonprofit established in 1989, Jubilee supports Peoria-area residents in their efforts to find, keep, and advance in jobs around the region.