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Needing Water, Georgia Stirs Up a 200-Year-Old Dispute With Its Northern Neighbor

October 29, 2019 DispatchGeorgiaAustyn Gaffney

As droughts parch the Southeast, interstate squabbles heat up over the Tennessee River (and the Chattahoochee . . . and the Flint . . . and the Apalachicola).

Atlanta Is Taking Action for Safer Streets

October 28, 2019 Expert BlogIrene Nielson

The Fate of This Coral Species Rests in a Dark Room in Tampa

October 28, 2019 Latest NewsFloridaJason Bittel

Scientists have coaxed Atlantic pillar corals to spawn in captivity for the first time—a breakthrough that could save the species from extinction.

CA’s Advanced Clean Truck Rule Is a Start but Falls Short

October 28, 2019 Expert BlogPatricio Portillo

The California Air Resources Board recently proposed the Advanced Clean Truck Rule to bring more medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks to market. It’s a start but ultimately lags rather than leads the industry.

Scientists Set Record Straight on Right Whale Risk in Maine

October 28, 2019 Expert BlogDr. Francine Kershaw

Diverse Support for Hopeful, Bold Electric Vehicle Proposal

October 25, 2019 Expert BlogLuke Tonachel

This Researcher Thinks It’s OK to Joke About Climate Change

October 25, 2019 PerspectivesUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

In fact, he thinks laughing about it may help us put an end to it.

Philadelphia Convenes Private Sector on Climate Action

October 24, 2019 Expert BlogEmily Barkdoll

Mayor Kenney launched The Climate Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia to connect businesses, colleges and universities, cultural institutions, and other large organizations to share best practices around setting and achieving climate goals.

How Cincinnati Is Punching Above Its Weight in the Climate Fight

October 24, 2019 DispatchCincinnatiSarah Stankorb

For years this midsize city has been a leader in cutting carbon pollution. Now it’s raising its game with solar, energy efficiency, and electric cars.

South Korea Establishes an Emission Control Area for Ships

October 24, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesBarbara Finamore

In a major victory for the environment and public health, South Korea is the second Asian country to set a timetable for requiring oceangoing vessels to switch to ultra-low sulfur fuel when navigating at or near its major seaports.

Lenders: To Preserve Affordable Housing, Manage Climate Risk

October 23, 2019 Expert BlogBettina Bergöö

Lower-income renters face significantly greater challenges from weather-related disasters than their wealthier counterparts. Given the current prioritization of homeowners in post-disaster recovery, there is an urgent need for increased investment in pre-disaster preparedness in rental housing.

Senate Looks to Modernize Renewable Energy on Public Land

October 23, 2019 Expert BlogJosh Axelrod

The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019 (PLREDA) facilitates siting of solar, wind, and geothermal energy projects on public lands, boosts funding for conservation, and promotes ambitious renewable energy targets that will help the U.S. take action on…

Groups Sue to Keep Clean Water Protections Intact

October 23, 2019 Expert BlogNRDC

By repealing the Clean Water Rule, the Trump administration is putting the drinking water sources for millions of Americans at risk.

Code Officials: Here’s Your Chance to Be a Climate Hero

October 23, 2019 Expert BlogLauren Urbanek

Trump’s Paris Pullout Hasn’t Derailed Climate Action

October 23, 2019 Press ReleaseInternational

In Pittsburgh today, President Trump is expected to address his plans to formally start withdrawing the United States from the landmark Paris agreement on climate change. That can begin on November 4 by notifying the United Nations.