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Who Is David Bernhardt? (And Why Every Environmentalist Should Care.)

November 14, 2018 ExplainerUnited States, Washington, D.C.Jeff Turrentine

The man who’s likely to replace Ryan Zinke as Interior secretary is a seasoned Washington insider—and (surprise!) a former lobbyist for Big Oil and Big Ag.

Turkey Is Bad on Antibiotics—Pork and Beef, Even Worse

November 14, 2018 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Wallinga, MD

Chew on this, over your next holiday meal.

Congress Reverses: Will Protect Waters from Invasive Species

November 14, 2018 Expert BlogScott Slesinger

Congress reverses course and will not gut laws to protect our waters from invasive species.

Laurie Goodrich Tracks Raptors by the Thousands From a Lookout in the Appalachians

November 13, 2018 DispatchPennsylvaniaKeith Mulvihill

This wildlife biologist has seen some surprising trends while counting birds of prey on Pennsylvania’s Hawk Mountain over the past 30 years.

Trump’s EPA Takes Surprise Move to Cut Pollution

November 13, 2018 Press ReleaseUnited States

The Environmental Protection Agency took the first step today in cutting smog-forming pollutants from the tailpipes of heavy-duty trucks, according to multiple news reports.

Un día de acción de gracias sin desperdicio

November 13, 2018 Expert BlogAndrea Collins

El Día de Acción de Gracias celebra la gratitud, pero a menudo resulta en mucho desperdicio también. Cada año, desperdiciamos alrededor de 200 millones de libras de carne de pavo durante la semana festiva de Acción de Gracias.

A Thankful Feast, Not a Wasteful One

November 13, 2018 Expert BlogAndrea Collins

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful, yet it’s often very wasteful as well. The absolute best way to stop food waste is to keep it from happening in the first place. It takes a little bit of attention but…

News from Montreal Protocol: Our Ozone & Climate Guardian

November 13, 2018 Expert BlogDavid Doniger, Alex Hillbrand

The Montreal Protocol -- the world's most successful atmospheric protection treaty -- keeps on trucking to save the ozone layer and curb climate change.

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Neonics

November 9, 2018 Expert BlogDaniel Raichel

Study after study continues to connect bee deaths to neonicotinoid pesticides. With the science piling up, and other countries starting to take critical pollinator-saving action, here’s a quick primer on all things neonics.

FERC Must Preserve States’ Right to Affordable Clean Energy

November 9, 2018 Expert BlogAda Statler, John Moore

NRDC and a coalition of clean energy and consumer advocates just joined stakeholders in the country’s largest electricity market, PJM, in submitting comments in a proceeding that will determine the future of state-supported clean energy across the 13-state region.

Climate Friendly Cooling in India

November 9, 2018 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

10 cosas que siempre quiso saber sobre los neonicotinoides

November 9, 2018 Expert BlogDaniel Raichel

Las abejas y otros polinizadores siguen muriendo en enormes cantidades en todo el mundo. Un estudio tras otro indica que existe un vínculo entre dichas muertes y los neonicotinoides.

Cape Cod’s Gray Seal and White Shark Problem Is Not Black-and-White

November 9, 2018 ExplainerUnited States, MassachusettsJason Bittel

After a rare shark bite takes a life, some in this beach region want to go after the seals.

NJ Residents Stand Strong Against NESE Fracked Gas Pipeline

November 8, 2018 Expert BlogJhena Vigrass

It is time to stop building fossil fuel infrastructure that pollutes our drinking water and ruins our environment.

New Mexico Needs a New Strong Renewable Energy Standard

November 8, 2018 Expert BlogNoah Long, Amanda Levin

After years of stagnation in energy policy in New Mexico, the time is right for a boost to New Mexico’s clean energy economy. Getting to 50 percent renewables by 2030 is an obvious first step towards a clean energy future…