Published by Ocean Conservancy We are going to court because there is too much at stake–and not just for red snapper. About a month ago, political appointees in the Department of Commerce, which oversees the National Marine Fisheries Service, sanctioned overfishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico by dramatically extending the federal private recreational season […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund States’ authority to enact clean energy policy was significantly bolstered last week in an important federal district court decision. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a challenge from fossil fuel companies who objected to the Illinois program to support nuclear generation because it […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The stock market is up some 7 percent since the election. Stock markets are an expression of confidence in future economic growth, because buying stock in a corporation means buying a share of its future profits. The market clearly thinks that the Trump presidency will be good for […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Every summer, families from all along the East Coast head to the beach. Quite a number make their way to New Jersey’s stretches of sand and surf. This is where they’ll spend their hard-earned dollars to buoy up coastal economies. This is where they’ll invest in experiences to a last a lifetime. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Rick Perry at last month’s “Unleashing American Energy” event Simon Edelman, Energy Department/Flickr “Here’s a little economics lesson: supply and demand.” That’s how Energy Secretary Rick Perry teed up his latest headline-grabbing gaffe, which—like his previous gaffes—didn’t disappoint. In some ways, this may be his best work yet, […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Tucker and Hossler/Offset In 1972, federal lawmakers made a commitment to protect the “waters of the United States.” Thus began a heroic undertaking to turn our waterways from the flammable waste dumps of the 1960s into places where our children could swim again. And the resulting 1972 Clean […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Scott Pruitt wants to be a game show host to debate climate change, communities respond harshly to rolling back methane standards, and even Republicans are against offshore drilling. Dave Logan/iStock America the superpower is fast becoming America the super pariah, thanks to President Trump. At the recent G20 […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund India Green News: India Will Implement Paris Climate Pact in Letter and Spirit: PM Narendra Modi; Tangedco Evacuates 5,079 MW of Wind Power, Sets National Record; CPCB Plans to Roll Out Action Plans for Air Pollution in Non-Attainment Cities India Green News is a selection of news highlights […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Back in 2008 when the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline was proposed by TransCanada for the first time, conventional wisdom had it that if Keystone XL wasn’t built, it wouldn’t matter, Alberta’s tar sands would see booming production and other pipelines and rail would do what Keystone XL […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Here at Ocean Conservancy we are keeping a close eye on the NOAA budget allocations for the next year because we know how important NOAA is to people across the country. And like you, we want to see NOAA fully funded. This week marked another milestone for NOAA’s budget with the House […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Restoring an ecosystem the size of the Gulf of Mexico is not an easy task. Therefore it’s necessary to have a good plan and even multiple plans for how to be successful in this endeavor. The latest addition to these plans is a series of strategic frameworks released last week by the […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund President Trump may be turning his back on climate action, but our cities, states, and businesses—and the rest of the world—are stepping it up. A U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C. Cate Jackson/Nexus Media What happens when a country’s president goes one way and the rest […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Happy U.S. National Mac and Cheese Day, July 14th! No, really, you can’t make this stuff up, and no, I’d never heard of it either. Joshua A. A family of toxic chemical additives in plastics called phthalates (the ‘ph’ at the beginning is silent) are synthetic high production […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund [Edited on Jul 12, 2017] We can only avoid the worst effects of climate change if we take swift and decisive action. The world has taken some important steps already, but we had been asleep at the wheel for many decades, releasing vast amounts of carbon into the […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Federal Government just spent three years painstakingly assessing the nation’s offshore drilling policies, following the dictates of the law governing management of our public coastal waters. The previous administration conducted a thorough analysis of the benefits and risks, while receiving extensive input from industry, potentially impacted communities […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Many consumers want their utilities to be leaders in the global effort to reduce climate pollution, especially since such leadership results in lower bills. In North America, and to a lesser extent, in other regions, many utilities are fulfilling that demand by offering customers incentives and education on […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund EPA just announced plans to withdraw its 2014 Proposed Determination that, if finalized, would have placed common-sense restrictions on the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska. EPA’s Proposed Determination to protect Bristol Bay and limit the Pebble Mine came at the direct request of the tribes, communities, […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This guest blog was authored by NRDC intern Smriti Kumble, who recently graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. More than 90 colleges across the country have pledged to become carbon-neutral in three years, and while they’re taking important steps to reach their Climate Leadership Commitments, they may […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Last month’s inferno at Grenfell Towers in London was a horrific tragedy. It cost more some 80 people their lives, leaving families grief-stricken and neighbors in shock. Sadly, the victims had no idea of the danger they were in until it was too late. Even worse, this tragedy […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Air Quality map NRDC is releasing today highlights why it’s a bad idea for the United States to pull back from climate action. Our analysis finds that nearly 127 million Americans live in zones with pollen-producing ragweed and ozone pollution that can threaten our next breath—and it […]