This year on America Recycles Day (November 15, #BeRecycled), there’s a lot of discussion about challenges facing the recycling industry. A recent example: the 2016 dip (2.4%) in plastic bottle recycling, which reversed twenty-five years of growth and a five-year compounded annual growth rate of 2.1%. So, what happens when an enterprise that has seen […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Photo of an Amur tiger taken by a field camera set by officials to monitor tiger and leopard presence in the Wangqing Nature Reserve. Photo: Wangqing Tiger & Leopard National Park Bureau “They’ve caught both tigers and leopards on this camera,” translated my NRDC colleague Lisa Hua, her […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Developing and emerging economies could save $40 billion worth of electricity and prevent 320 million metric tonnes of carbon pollution annually simply by transitioning to LED lighting, according to estimates from United Nation’s Environment. Today speakers at a side event to the big international climate change conference (COP 23) occurring […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In light of National American Indian Heritage and Alaska Native Heritage Month, I had a conversation with Kelsey Leonard of the Shinnecock Indian Nation on the importance of our ocean to her tribe, the first ocean-based currency (wampum) and how ocean planning gives them a seat at the table. © Kelsey Leonard Leonard […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The number of deadly encounters between people and wild animals, such as tigers, elephants, and polar bears, is growing. As people continue to encroach on wildlife habitat, such conflicts can occur over the damage caused by wildlife to livestock and property—sometimes with deadly results. In India alone, 1,200 people lost […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It is a small country in the distant Himalayas, known for being one of the happiest places on Earth. But Bhutan also is one of the most important players in the global fight against climate change. Bhutan’s ranking in this regard is due to it being the only country in […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Is there anything surprising about a New York Times op-ed co-authored by an environmental advocate and a senior utility executive? Not if the subject is the bipartisan case for federal energy efficiency leadership. In fact, that’s well-established common ground, even among some traditional adversaries. Smarter energy is not […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Co-Authored by Sayantan Sarkar Air pollution levels are at a crisis level in New Delhi over the past 36 hours. The government has called a public health emergency. Government and key leaders are taking action but more is needed. In sister cities, such as Ahmedabad air quality continues […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Get ready, because November is Manatee Awareness Month! You may know West Indian manatees are one of the most adorable and graceful creatures in areas like the Gulf of Mexico, but there are some things about them that may truly surprise you. These nine facts will lead you to an even greater […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Wuhan New Energy Centre in China, one of the most sustainable buildings in the world Zhou Chao/AP Images The China that JingJing Qian knew as a child and the China she currently calls home aren’t one and the same. Qian, the director of NRDC’s China program, grew up […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The federal government agency responsible to safeguard over 20 percent of America’s public lands, waters, and wildlife has been hijacked. And it’s an inside job. The agency is the Interior Department, and the hijacker is the Secretary himself, Ryan Zinke. Zinke often invokes the image of a modern […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund One year after the Paris Agreement officially entered into force, how are countries doing on meeting their climate commitments? More than 160 countries have formally joined the agreement, and are moving forward to implement policies to tackle climate change. Some of the world’s largest emitters are taking bold […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund It has been almost two years since world leaders agreed to the historic Paris Agreement. Since then a lot has changed (both positive and negative). As leaders meet in Bonn, Germany for the next round of international climate negotiations there will be several key issues on the table. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund On one of my first trips to India in 2012, when I was invited to speak at the Delhi Sustainable Energy Summit, I was told that India had too many pressing problems to deal with and couldn’t focus on air pollution. Today, I just don’t hear that argument […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund A new great ape species—the Tapanuli orangutan—was officially announced by an international team of scientists today. With no more than 800 individuals, the Tapanuli orangutan is the most endangered of all great apes. Previously, two species of orangutans were known—the Bornean orangutan and Sumatran orangutan. This new third species lives […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Join NRDC’s #LEDchallenge iStock While the end of Daylight Savings Time this weekend means our lights are on longer, our energy costs don’t have to go up. In fact, a modest investment in the most energy efficient lightbulbs—LEDs—can help keep utility bills down all year round. If every […]
Published by the Department of the Interior It’s time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures and important contributions of our nation’s first people. Interior works to honor the nation’s trust responsibilities and special commitments to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/celebrate-native-american-heritage-month
Published by Ocean Conservancy Fall, for me and for many Floridians, is when fishing reaches its peak. I was born and raised on the barrier islands of Brevard County, Florida and grew up fishing in the Indian River Lagoon and out of Port Canaveral since before I can even remember. There is nothing more glorious than […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Justin Brice Guariglia in Greenland Courtesy of the artist © 2016 New York–based artist Justin Brice Guariglia wears his feelings about climate change on his sleeves—quite literally. A tattoo running the length of his right arm depicts global temperature rise from 1880 to 2016. The ink on his […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Assuring the world that the United States is still an ally in the fight against climate change, American leaders outside of the federal government—from governors and mayors to business executives and university presidents—announced they will attend the next round of international climate talks in November. Earlier this year, the US […]