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Maine Lobster Fishery Loses Sustainable Seafood Label

Expert BlogMaineDr. Francine Kershaw

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has suspended its certification of the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery after determining that the fishery was potentially jeopardizing the survival of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.

Pebble Mine: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Expert BlogAlaskaJoel Reynolds

Following Army Corps of Engineers’ release of Pebble’s flawed final environmental impact statement, opposition digs in, Alaskan coalition urges EPA veto, House votes to cut off funding for permitting, Senators Manchin and Cantwell speak out, and Northern Dynasty’s share value…

House Climate Plan Recognizes Importance of Innovation

Expert BlogArjun Krishnaswami
Policymakers and members of Congress have increasingly talked a good game over the past few years about supporting a strong energy innovation strategy. There’s even been bipartisan backing from lawmakers to move an innovation package this session. But, for the…

Together We Can Do Hard Things: On the Road to 30x30

Expert BlogHelen O'Shea
Today at the White House the most important conservation bill in a generation was signed into law: the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). This sweeping bill which passed with significant bi-partisan support will provide funds necessary to help create, maintain…

Good News, North Carolina: $6 Million for Energy Efficiency

Expert BlogNorth CarolinaPamela Rivera

Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) project partners helped secure a settlement with Duke Energy in pending rate cases that includes a contribution of $3 million in each of the next two years (total $6) to the state’s Helping Home Fund.

Japan's New Coal Export Policy a Step in the Right Direction

Expert BlogHan Chen
Japan released a new policy on overseas coal-powered projects after facing criticism for the government’s promotion of new Japanese-supported coal plants overseas. While the policy is an acknowledgement that there are serious environmental health and climate damages from exporting coal-fired…

Arvind Kumar: Cool Roofs and Other Solutions During COVID-19

Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal

Cool roofs and other solutions: Pandemic has sharpened need to make right choices for sustainable urban growth In the short-term, it’s crucial to ascertain how to respond to extreme heat and urbanisation challenges during a major pandemic.