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NRDC Urges U.S. to Push Nations to End Illegal Shark Fishing

Expert BlogElizabeth Murdock
Sharks are some of the most ancient and diverse species on the planet and crucial to ocean health. Today, many sharks and shark-like fish are in steep decline and the United States has a unique opportunity through the High Seas…

50% Renewable Energy Would Create Jobs, Investment in NM

Expert BlogNoah Long, Arjun Krishnaswami
New analysis finds that a 50 percent renewable energy standard in New Mexico could create up to 8,830 new jobs in the state's clean energy economy and stimulate over $4.6 billion of new investment in 2030. It would also cut…

Wheeler Should Not be Promoted at EPA

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is holding a confirmation hearing today on the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to be administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The former coal lobbyist has been acting administrator since former EPA…

What Is Urban Flooding?

Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber

A new report focuses attention on the widespread, costly, and under-recognized destruction of urban flooding.

A New Congress and a New Hope for Flood Insurance Reform

Expert BlogJoel Scata
The 116th Congress, divided between a Democrat-controlled House and a Republican-controlled Senate, will more than likely continue to be driven by party rivalry, but reforming the broken National Flood Insurance Program could, and should, be one area where bipartisanship is…

Westward, ho! New City Policies Address Building Performance

Expert BlogKatharine McCormick
Western cities made major progress in building energy efficiency, with a recent flurry of activity in building performance policies. The land of big skies, big dreams, and yes, many big buildings got new city policies on the map. Fort Collins…