Personal Action

7 Ways to Flood-Proof Your House

As floods become more frequent and severe with climate change, protecting your home becomes even more crucial. Here’s how to assess your risk—and make sure you’re prepared for the worst.

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NRDC in Action

Cowboying Up

NRDC’s Bobby McEnaney wrangles ranchers, energy experts, and environmentalists to protect public lands while expanding clean energy.
Policy Primer

A Smuggler’s Fridge Is No Place for the Weird and Wonderful Pangolin

The world must crack down on the pangolin trade or risk losing these animals for good.
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Environmental Justice: One Texas Man’s Refinery Fight

For activist Bryan Parras, a native of Houston’s refinery-filled east side, the personal is very much the political.

Latest News

Atmospheric carbon dioxide just passed 400 parts per million

The Clean Power Plan heads to court

Air pollution affects 92 percent of the global population

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The World Just Passed a Major Climate Milestone

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Are Back―and Goofier Than Ever

Ohio Legislators Are Trying to Undo The State’s Clean Energy Plan

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Drawing Out the Science

Seismic Sound's Dangerous

Imagine dynamite going off in your neighborhood every 10 seconds. Now imagine you can’t leave. That’s how marine life experience offshore oil and gas exploration.

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Actions

Ban phthalates and protect our families from these toxic chemicals

Tell the EPA to pull Dow's toxic Enlist Duo off the market to protect monarchs

Join Robert Redford and help protect U.S. coasts and rivers from devastating tar sands oil spills

Help clean up carbon pollution from cars and trucks

Tips

Mercury Guide

How to Block Big Polluters

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution

9 Tricks That Save Tons of Water