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India Launches a National Clean Air Program

January 18, 2019 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

PJM Fuel Security Webinar

January 18, 2019 Expert BlogTom Rutigliano

Trump’s Shutdown Is a Snowball Rolling Over the Systems That Protect Americans

January 18, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

And every extra day it lasts, the deleterious effects on our national parks, food inspections, and toxic waste cleanups grow bigger (and more difficult to stop).

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

January 18, 2019 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…

New Disaster Bill Includes $849M for Water Infrastructure

January 18, 2019 Expert BlogRob Moore

A new disaster supplemental appropriations bill (H.R. 268) was passed by the House of Representatives this week. It included $849 million for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems,more resilient and less vulnerable to storms in the future. Typically, federal disaster…

Less Carbon, More Money

January 18, 2019 ExplainerUnited StatesPerrin Ireland

A recent climate assessment raised red flags about a shrinking economy. But maybe it doesn’t have to play out that way for millennials—we can start demanding with our dollars for a green, just economy.

Recycle More Water: New Year’s Resolution for Latin America

January 17, 2019 Expert BlogErika Moyer

As growing populations demand more water, freshwater supplies are expected to dwindle due to climate change. Wastewater recycling presents an important opportunity in an uncertain future.

Protecting the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee: Round Three

January 17, 2019 Expert BlogLucas Rhoads

Maryland Moves Forward With Statewide EV Plan

January 17, 2019 Expert BlogNoah Garcia

Wall Before Country Takes Mounting Toll on Americans Everywhere

January 17, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

It’s time for President Trump to stop playing games with people’s livelihoods, our environment, and our health.

A Rescue Dog Is Now Helping to Save Other (Much Wilder) Dogs

January 17, 2019 Latest NewsInternationalJason Bittel

Where are South America’s bush dogs? A scientist looks to a Chesapeake Bay retriever for answers.

Governor Polis Takes Bold Action to Advance EVs & Clean Air

January 17, 2019 Expert BlogColoradoDr. Simon Mui, Noah Long

Colorado's new governor is starting out the new year with a plan to reduce transportation carbon emissions to protect the environment and public health.

50% Renewable Energy Would Create Jobs, Investment in NM

January 16, 2019 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

January 16, 2019 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…

Senate Shouldn’t Put Wheeler at the Wheel of the EPA

January 15, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesAna Unruh Cohen

The EPA needs a leader committed to its mission to safeguard our health and environment.