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Virginia Heat-Safety Standards Needed Amid Uncertainty of Federal Proposal

October 28, 2025 Press ReleaseVirginia

Work-related illnesses and injuries from extreme weather exposure are on the rise in Virginia.

It’s Time to Fix Our Water-Logged National Flood Insurance Program

October 28, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesBrian Palmer, Jeff Turrentine

The NFIP has made strides in reducing risk and promoting equity. But it’s still in hot water.

Adapting to a Changing Climate Is the Bedrock of a Stronger America

October 27, 2025 OverviewUnited StatesManish Bapna

Climate change isn’t at our door—it’s knocking it down.

Aligning Global Action for Nature, Wildlife, and People at the IUCN World Conservation Congress

October 24, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalYamide Dagnet, Andrew Wetzler

The outcomes from this international forum have set the stage for continued momentum for nature in a changing world, but there needs to be a greater sense of urgency for governments to take action for the planet and its people.

The Long, Long Battle for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

October 24, 2025 DispatchAlaskaBrian Palmer, Nicole Greenfield

For decades, politicians have vacillated between protecting Alaska’s refuge as one of the last unspoiled places on earth and plundering it for oil.

Bottled Water vs. Tap Water

October 24, 2025 GuideUnited States

Lots of people think drinking bottled water is safer. Is it?

How to Protect Yourself from Lead-Contaminated Water

October 24, 2025 How-ToUnited States, Newark, PittsburghCourtney Lindwall

People across the United States continue to face high levels of this toxic metal in their drinking water. Here’s what to do if you have lead in your plumbing.

Causes and Effects of Lead in Water

October 24, 2025 GuideUnited StatesKeith Mulvihill

How this harmful neurotoxin got into our taps and what it’ll take to get it out.

How to Find Out If Your Home Has Lead Service Lines

October 24, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you check for lead pipes—and the questions to ask of your local water utility.

In Rural India, Women Take Charge of Renewable Power

October 23, 2025 NRDC in ActionIndiaShelia Hu

NRDC’s Hariyali Gram “Green Village” initiative brings clean energy, climate resilience, and gender equity to the country’s frontline populations. 

Amid Shutdown, Trump Administration and Congress Move to Sell Off 1.56 Million Acres in the Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas

October 23, 2025 Press ReleaseArctic

Expanded leasing on the refuge's coastal plain threatens Indigenous communities, wildlife, and taxpayers.

The MAHA Commission Wants You to Stop Worrying About Pesticides

October 23, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesRebecca Riley

Meanwhile, these toxic chemicals are still threatening our health.

Community, Health, and Environmental Groups Sue to Stop President Trump’s Unlawful Toxic Air Pollution Exemptions

October 22, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Lawsuit challenges unprecedented presidential carve-out that lets 50 chemical plants spew cancer-causing pollutants for two more years.

Eagles, Ancestors, and Allies Join Frontline and Indigenous Community Protection Efforts for the Farabout Peninsula

October 22, 2025 Expert BlogOntario, CanadaDr. Julee Boan

The Farabout Peninsula boasts rare plants, at-risk species, historical artifacts, and more, so when will it be permanently protected?

Travis Dardar et al. v. FERC (CP2 LNG)

October 22, 2025 Court CaseLouisianaActive