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Even in Our Isolation, COVID-19 Reminds Us That We Are One

March 20, 2020 PerspectivesUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

It’s frightening to see just how fragile our societal ecosystem is. But we have the chance to prove how resilient it is, too.

Michigan Must Restore Water to All Homes During COVID-19 Crisis

March 20, 2020 Expert BlogJeremy Orr

As people are being urged to practice “social distancing” in their homes, it is imperative that states stop water shutoffs and reconnect water services to all homes in a safe and timely manner.

Groups Sue EPA Over Yet Another Approval of Glyphosate, Despite Dangers to Humans, Bees and Butterflies

March 20, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Natural Resources Defense Council and Pesticide Action Network North America today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of glyphosate, the most widely used pesticide in the United States.

Doing the Dirty Work: Resilience Workers Deserve Better

March 20, 2020 Expert BlogClare Morganelli

Resilience workers play a vital role in recovery following an extreme weather event. Unfortunately, poor living conditions, wage theft, injury, and prejudice can make the important work they're doing more difficult and more dangerous.

More than 180,000 Americans Oppose Trump’s Plan to Cripple Migratory Bird Protections

March 19, 2020 Press ReleaseUnited States

Conservation groups submitted more than 180,000 public comments today opposing the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

The Fight for Our Future Depends on Forests

March 19, 2020 Expert BlogJessica Carey-Webb, Jennifer Skene

The health and future of our forests is inextricably tied to our own. Forests around the world, from the great northern boreal to tropical rainforests, breathe life onto our planet and provide everything from clean air and water to a…

La lucha para nuestro futuro depende de los bosques

March 19, 2020 Expert BlogJessica Carey-Webb, Jennifer Skene

The health and future of our forests is inextricably tied to our own. Forests around the world, from the great northern boreal to tropical rainforests, breathe life onto our planet and provide everything from clean air and water to a…

Clean Energy Homes: An Easy 'Yes' for Californians

March 18, 2020 Expert BlogPierre Delforge

Given a choice between clean electricity or fossil (a.k.a. “natural”) gas to power home appliances, Californians overwhelmingly choose renewable power by a 48-point margin. The results of a survey of 1,000 California voters released this month confirm that switching to…

PA's Petrochemical Subsidy Legislation: What's Next

March 18, 2020 Expert BlogMark Szybist

The Pennsylvania Senate today sent House Bill 1100—a broad petrochemical subsidy passed by the General Assembly in February—to Governor Tom Wolf, who has pledged to veto the bill.

PA Senate Sends Petrochemical Bill to Gov. Wolf’s Desk

March 18, 2020 Press ReleasePennsylvania

The Pennsylvania State Senate today sent HB 1100 – a bill that would give tax breaks to fossil fuel plants that use fracked gas to manufacture petrochemicals – to Governor Wolf’s desk for signature. This comes at a time when…

Environment Tops List of NY Budget Negotiations

March 18, 2020 Expert BlogNew YorkRich Schrader

The environment—including the proposed Environmental Bond Act--is a top priority for New York State.

California Environmental Bills for 2020

March 17, 2020 Expert BlogVictoria Rome

BeaverCon: Convening the Beaver Believers

March 16, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Jennifer Sherry

NRDC’s Response to the Climate Resilient Water Portfolio

March 16, 2020 Expert BlogTracy Quinn

Three key recommendations for an actionable path to a climate resilient water future

Monarch Butterfly Numbers Fall Again

March 16, 2020 Expert BlogDr. Sylvia Fallon

Over the last several decades, there has been a drastic decline in milkweed—the monarch caterpillar’s only food source—due to the broadscale use of the herbicide glyphosate (commonly known as Roundup) in connection with genetically engineered crops. With the loss of…