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The Message from Last Week’s Climate Summit Is Clear

September 17, 2018 Expert BlogSan FranciscoRhea Suh

In San Francisco, leaders made unprecedented commitments to fighting global climate change, invigorating the movement, and sending a strong signal to President Trump that, despite his efforts, he won’t stop our progress.

Saying Goodbye to Bob Gillam, Pebble Mine's Worst Nightmare

September 17, 2018 Expert BlogJoel Reynolds

Fearless Alaskan Financier and friend of Donald Trump fought to defend Bristol Bay and its communities from the reckless mining scheme at Pebble Mine

Drinking Water Impacts Reported Near VA Pipeline Site

September 17, 2018 Expert BlogAmy Mall

Now, groundwater and surface water across Virginia continue to be at risk from massive pipeline construction that is moving forward under permits that lack adequate protections for water quality or quantity. DEQ can and should act to enforce Virginia water…

Losing Another North Atlantic Right Whale

September 17, 2018 Expert BlogDr. Francine Kershaw

Five Ways Brett Kavanaugh Tried to Mislead the Senate—and the Public—about His Environmental Record

September 17, 2018 Expert BlogMarc Boom

The Supreme Court nominee used his confirmation hearing to distort his record—and betray the public’s trust.

Breaking the Cycle: Getting Ahead of Carnivore Conflicts

September 17, 2018 Expert BlogMontanaDr. Jennifer Sherry

In 2018, the partnership between Wildlife Services, NRDC, Defenders of Wildlife, and other conservation organizations has helped to fund, develop, and implement numerous nonlethal predator control projects across the northwestern United States.

NRDC Spotlights Decline of Biodiversity at EXPO CHICAGO with Frameworks of Absence by Artist and Biologist Brandon Ballengée

September 17, 2018 Press ReleaseChicago

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) will present Frameworks of Absence—an installation of 70 artworks—by Brandon Ballengée at EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, taking place at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall from September 27-30. The exhibition is…

With “Serious and Disturbing New Allegations” Senate Shouldn’t Rush Kavanaugh Vote

September 17, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

In response to new allegations concerning U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Ana Unruh Cohen, managing director of government affairs for the Natural Resources Defense Council, today made the following statement:

Climate Leaders Made History Last Week

September 17, 2018 Latest NewsUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Here’s why we left the Global Climate Action Summit feeling hopeful.

Super Week for Curbing HFC Super Pollutants at Global Summit

September 15, 2018 Expert BlogDavid Doniger

To fill the void in Washington, D.C., NRDC is working with states and industry for fast action on HFCs.

Happy Birthday, Canyons and Seamounts!

September 15, 2018 Expert BlogBrad Sewell

It’s been an eventful two years for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts, the only marine national monument off the continental United States.

What’s in Your Water? An Updated Analysis

September 14, 2018 Expert BlogUnited StatesKristi Pullen Fedinick

NRDC’s new analysis of the most recent EPA data finds that nearly 30 million people in the United States drank water from community water systems that violated the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule between January 2015 and March 2018.

Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life

September 14, 2018 Expert BlogClaire O'Connor

Legislation makes progress, but work remains to make water conservation goals a reality

Putting a Human Face on India’s Climate Progress

September 14, 2018 Expert BlogIndiaRhea Suh

From embracing clean energy to improving waste management, these Indians are working to curb climate change—and ensure a cleaner, healthier future for their children.

Climate Action from Latin America to California

September 14, 2018 Expert BlogCarolina Herrera

As the Trump Administration has walked back from climate commitments, Latin America has continued to be a region we can look to for positive climate action.