Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Department of Energy (DOE) recently proposed that American consumers further subsidize certain power plants (essentially, coal and nuclear power plants) by paying them billions of dollars to stockpile 90 days worth of fuel onsite. This proposal hinges on the idea that onsite fuel will somehow provide the […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Authored by Jennifer Skene Le caribou des bois Howard Sandler Ontario needs to change course if it is going to save the threatened and iconic boreal woodland caribou. Over the last five years, instead of fulfilling its federal obligation to create boreal caribou protection plans, Ontario undermined and […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Will report be secret? Will it call for drilling in these treasured ocean areas? The Commerce Secretary is due to submit a report to White House officials by Wednesday that could call for offshore oil and gas drilling and mineral exploitation in some of our nation’s most precious […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Not enough attention is being paid to two wholly unnecessary, risky and costly proposed natural gas pipelines that could impact the environment and quality of life in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia for decades to come. But there’s plenty of time to stop them from being constructed, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy On October 21st, 1972, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) passed in the United States Congress and was signed into law to help establish and implement better protections for the marine mammals that call U.S. waters home. From whales to sea lions to dolphins and more, this critical law proved a game-changer […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The United States Senate passed its budget resolution yesterday, prying open the door to massive cuts to funding for critical public safeguards from food safety to protections for America’s public lands and oceans. Republican Leadership and its oil industry allies also narrowly defeated an amendment that would have […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Senate rejected an amendment that would have blocked raising revenue through federal oil and gas leasing. This fall, when a Senate budget measure instructed the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to come up with $1 billion, it opened the door for oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Somali ostrich is in big trouble. Ninara/Flickr According to a recent study, almost all it takes to predict an animal’s likelihood of extinction is to put it on a scale. Species with high or low body masses are disproportionately threatened, compared with those that are medium-size. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund California and New Mexico filed a legal challenge this week against yet another attempt by the Trump Administration and Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke to pad the wallets of dirty energy companies at the expense of taxpayers. California Attorney General Xavier Beccerra and New Mexico AG Hector Balderas […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We’re thrilled that “2045: The Gulf Restored” won first-place winner at Harte of the Gulf film competition! The competition, hosted by at the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, seeks to engage the Gulf of Mexico community through education and film and to showcase the work of local […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund If Congress wants to support a strong American workforce and boost the economy, federal clean energy and vehicle tax incentives are the way to go—consumer savings, and a cleaner, healthier environment will follow for red and blue states alike. That’s why they have drawn strong bipartisan support in […]
This has been a difficult year for the many Americans who have experienced wildfires and storm-related flooding. So it’s also a fitting time to honor the heroes who put their lives on the line to protect us. They run into burning homes, brave floodwaters, battle raging wildfires, and help stop epidemics. To honor those who […]
Published by the Environmental News Service COLLEGE STATION, Texas, October 18, 2017 (ENS) – Five volunteers who performed outstanding work in their communities following the devastation of recent hurricanes in the Southeastern United States and in the Caribbean will receive Point of Light Awards for their efforts from the five living former U.S. presidents. Read […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Today is the 45th anniversary of the adoption of the Clean Water Act. This post takes a quick look at where we were, where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going on clean water policy. The Bad Old Days Before 1972 Congress enacted the law in […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This blog post was written by my colleague Lauren Reiser. With major U.S. cities still reeling from the devastation left by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the threat of climate change to our health and safety is clearer than ever. In addition to the physical dangers posed by […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund SteveAllenPhoto / iStock Two weeks after individual Canadian provinces and territories failed to submit range plans for the threatened boreal caribou, eight major companies have called on the provinces and the federal government to act. The list of signers includes Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, H&M, Ben & Jerry’s […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Ameren Missouri, the Show-me state’s largest utility, is finally coming around to clean energy. In a significant shift, the nation’s second most coal-reliant utility announced last week its plan to dramatically increase its wind and solar investments and significantly cut carbon pollution. Up until now, Ameren’s generation portfolio […]
“Sixty years – what a milestone,” remarked 2017 conference committee chair Melissa Rose during the opening session of the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. 2017 conference committee chair Melissa Rose “Think about it: leading figures in our field have been convening every year for six decades, and each time bring new ideas and insights from the […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The Belize barrier reef is one of the most magnificent, diverse ecosystems on Earth. But it’s nearly 1,400 species—including sharks, vibrant corals and mangroves—are threatened by coastal destruction and a lack of strong regulations. A first-of-its-kind report, released in collaboration with our partners in the region, warns that Belize stands […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Dr. Michael Anthony Mendez on the subject of his new book, Climate Change from the Streets, and the readiness of Latinos to act on climate and justice. Consulting with Sacramento school board president Jay Hansen on vacant land reserved for a 3-acre instructional urban farm and community garden […]