Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In recent weeks, a number of public officials have stepped forward to support Mr. Pruitt’s nomination. One would hope their testimonials would explain the public health and environmental […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund President-elect Donald Trump was fairly clear about his indifference—and worse—toward environmental protection during his campaign. He denied climate science at every opportunity, vowed to eliminate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (though he called it by the wrong name), and, when asked who would protect the environment if not […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A natural question in this post-election environment is what the change in Administration and Congress will mean for investments in energy efficiency. For some, the threats to the Clean Power Plan (CPP) foretell the end of the clean energy economy. There’s no doubt that we need to fight […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Scientists can now link storms to warming in near real time, and a new research project is seeking to predict extreme weather under future heat scenarios. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/254312712/0/edf/blogs/feed~As-Earth-gets-hotter-scientists-break-new-ground-linking-climate-change-to-extreme-weather
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Dozens of local activists, environmental justice advocates and labor union members rallied outside the office of New York City Councilmember Rafael Salamanca the other day to demand clean air and reduced truck traffic for South Bronx residents. The protesters — undeterred by cold weather or holiday distractions — […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s 2017, and a suite of new standards and practices are now in place for vessels operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The new set of rules—called the Polar Code—is designed to increase ship safety and environmental protection in high-latitude waters. Adopted by a specialized agency of the United Nations called the […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The Central Tian Shan mountain range presides over Kyrgyzstan with regal authority. Snow leopards, argali, ibex, and other rare animals meander across the alpine grasslands, glaciers, and snow-covered slopes, taking particular refuge in the vast Sarychat-Ertash Nature Reserve. There, these animals find protection from unlikely guardians: the residents of nearby […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Climate Central This story originally appeared on Climate Central. The year 2016 will be remembered for many things. One of them will be heat. It was the hottest year on record globally. While the world is still waiting for confirmation of just how high the record was, there’s a lot […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund iStock President-elect Donald Trump has given environmentalists ample cause to worry about the country’s battle against climate change. After calling man-made climate change a Chinese hoax (it’s not), Trump has threatened to reignite the coal industry, ditch the Clean Power Plan, and slip out of the Paris climate […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund “A’o ‘Ana (The Warning)” Hula The image of a solitary polar bear stranded on a melting ice floe is the unofficial poster child of the climate movement. But the world’s climbing temperatures are threatening more than charismatic megafauna; people’s lives and cultural heritage are at risk, too. With […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund In a sector where revenues are now outpacing costs, clean energy has become a clear value play. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/253723174/0/edf/blogs/feed~With-a-record-trillion-in-sustainability-assets-investors-bail-on-fossil-fuels
Published by Ocean Conservancy When it comes to iconic ocean animals, seabirds are often overlooked. But seabirds, or birds that make their living primarily from the ocean, are a crucial part of marine ecosystems. From the tiny least storm petrel to the massive wandering albatross, seabirds consume an estimated 7% of ocean productivity and are an […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund For the first time, researchers have created models to predict when, where, and to what extent coral bleaching will occur in reefs around the world at a finer scale than ever before. Because many countries depend on their reefs for food, tourism, and costal protection, knowing when and where bleaching […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Imprint left on a window after a bird collision Chuck Schug Photography/iStock Christine Sheppard took any workaholic’s logical next step before retirement: She started a new job. Sheppard, who has a PhD in evolutionary biology and ecology, retired early from the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo in New […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This blog has been updated since its original 2011 publication. The House is poised to begin the 115th Congress with the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act—intended as a body blow to the regulatory process. The bill would require Congressional approval of any rule […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Apparently, there has been some recent confusion about the difference between dolphins and sharks. Here at Ocean Conservancy, we were eager to dive in and help clear up the misunderstanding! The debate launched unexpectedly into the public eye when a contestant on this week’s episode of The Bachelor wore a “dolphin costume” […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund iStock You know the scene: You’re at the office. It’s lunchtime. You enjoy the last bite of your takeout soup-and-sandwich combo and look down to find…your very own paper and plastic trash heap. That’s a messy affair in the moment, but here’s the upside: According to the U.S. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Your browser doesn’t support Javascript or has it disabled. onEarth works best with Javascript enabled. New rules on antibiotic use in livestock just went into effect – But a major loophole remains. The FDA has made it illegal to give medically important antibiotics to healthy animals in order […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Scott Pruitt’s repeated collaboration with big polluters undermines confidence in his ability to enforce clean air and water protections. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/253162302/0/edf/blogs/feed~Trumps-EPA-pick-sided-with-polluters-%E2%80%93-who-gave-millions-to-his-political-agenda
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund My parents and ancestors are from Cuba. After the country was taken over by an oppressive political regime, my parents, no longer free or safe in their own country, made the difficult decision to leave. They came to America with nothing, seeking political and religious freedom, and a […]