Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Source: CDC Flood Safety Awareness President Trump’s Infrastructure plan, promoted as providing the American public with 21st century roads, railways, airports, and drinking water facilities, utterly fails to ensure that such infrastructure is built for a 21st century climate. The plan calls for a significant investment of federal, state, and […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Did you know that the average human will be outlived by the yelloweye rockfish? Native to the Pacific Northwest Coast, the large yelloweye rockfish can live to be up to 118 years old! However, since it doesn’t reach reproductive age until around 20 years, the species is especially vulnerable to overfishing. With catch […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Four reasons why this billion dollar cut matters, and what you can do about it This February, President Trump demonstrates once again that his administration does not have much love (care or concern) for our ocean and the many coastal communities and economies that depend on what is one of our nation’s […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Brain coral suffering from white syndrome, which is plaguing Florida reefs Michael Patrick O’Neill/Alamy Off the coast of Broward County in southeast Florida, a 330-year-old coral colony has withered in the water thanks to a mysterious pathogen. At the height of its health, this slow-growing variety of coral, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Coastal communities that were hit hard by last year’s dreadful hurricane season are getting some much-needed help this week. Congress has passed a budget deal that includes $400 million in supplemental disaster funds for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Our nation’s premier ocean agency has played a critical role in […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund 2017’s hurricane season shattered all records for damages—and the need for assistance Wikimedia Commons A bi-partisan budget bill includes some encouraging provisions that should improve rebuilding efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Not only are there tens of billions of dollars in much-needed disaster […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s that time of year again…rosy-colored floral arrangements line grocery store aisles, and advertisements for personalized teddy bears holding custom chocolate arrangements are starting to really make their way up your Facebook timeline. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether your affection focuses on a significant other, family or friends […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This post was co-authored with Noah Lerner In 2017, financing from G20 governments for overseas coal projects reached a five-year high, totaling at least $13 billion in loans, credits, and guarantees. This financial support for coal projects directly undermines G20 climate commitments and ignores the reality that a […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Here’s why the EPA chief is wrong. Mitchell Resnick / White House Scott Pruitt hates hot weather. When asked what he hates most about living in Oklahoma, he answered: “The 105-degree temperatures are pretty tough for me to handle.” Nonetheless, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator seems to […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Ten Senate Democrats took to the floor yesterday to remind U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke that they vehemently oppose his plan to open nearly all of America’s coasts to offshore drilling. The lawmakers warned of the imminent threat that any amount of offshore drilling would […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy began 2017 in uncharted waters with the new Trump administration. Since then, we’ve learned that very little from previous administrations applies to how this one approaches the issues we care about—our ocean health, coastal communities and a thriving blue economy. We knew we would be on the defense. We knew […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The Secretary’s Order will expand the functions and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Doug Domenech to include the Office of International Affairs and the Ocean, Great Lakes, and Coastal Program. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-expanded-role-assistant-secretary-insular-areas-include
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund California remains committed to moving forward with its innovative clean cars program, even with rumblings about federal rollbacks growing louder. Last Friday, during a Bloomberg New Energy Finance conference, California’s top air quality regulator Mary Nichols refused to reverse course on the state’s clean cars program, despite federal […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will battle on one of sports’ greatest stages at Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. Roughly 70,000 fans are expected to pour into U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday night, and event organizers estimate that one million people will flock to the Twin Cities in the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Just in time for World Wetlands Day 2018, we’ve got some of the coolest, wildest facts about these incredibly fertile and diversity-rich ecosystems. From the marshes of the Gulf to the Great Dismal Swamp, some of our most fascinating natural wonders may lie in some of the most unexpected places. While celebrating […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Every January, hundreds of scientists gather for the Alaska Marine Science Symposium in Anchorage. For three days, I had the pleasure of diving into the latest marine science from some of the best minds working in the region. Each day brought new and exciting insights from three key marine areas: the Gulf […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund His attack on our clean energy future is just getting started. Reuters Anyone who listened to President Trump’s first State of the Union address Tuesday night might be forgiven for not recognizing the country he described. A nation so fearful of its neighbors it must build a “great wall” between them? A […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Courtesy Atlantis Scientists can identify individual humpback whales by the shape and coloring of their flukes, giant river otters by the white markings under their chins, and spotted eagle rays by their freckles. Would you like to know the best way to ID a particular manatee? Look at […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy A guest narrative by Trash Free Seas Intern and free diver, Mathilde Badoud The beginning of the year is an opportunity to take time, relax and reconnect to your body and your environment. It is the only moment when the entire year is gently calling you and makes everything possible.The start of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Restoring the Gulf of Mexico after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster will take a lot of time and money, and there are several different decision-makers involved. One of those decision-making bodies is the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, a group of state and federal agency leaders who oversee $3.2 billion in […]