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NRDC @nrdc.org · 10h
Our director of insurance and financial risk, Alfonso Pating, explains why some homeowners are getting priced out of having insurance. Listen to the latest episode of What the Earth: on.nrdc.org/4iW2a2P
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 11h
California’s Fish and Game Commission has a rare opportunity to advance Tribal ocean stewardship and conservation. Chumash paddler, diver, and ocean advocate Eva Pagaling outlines the importance of approving the proposed Mishopshno marine protected area:
calmatters.org
Opinion | Protecting California's coastal waters helps heal the ocean -- and its tribal caretakers
The Chumash community wants the state to protect more of the Pacific around the Channel Islands and to formalize a co-management framework.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 29/09/2026
Our director of insurance and financial risk, Alfonso Pating, walks us through how the climate crisis is changing the insurance industry. Listen to the latest episode of What the Earth: on.nrdc.org/4iW2a2P
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 29/09/2026
Reducing emissions alone isn’t enough—we must use every tool we have to address the climate crisis. Our new report emphasizes the essential role of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and lays out core principles for policymakers, advocates, and companies as we chart the path forward.
nrdc.org
Environmental Leadership Can Shape the Future of Carbon Removal
There is no longer a plausible route to climate stability without carbon dioxide removal; environmentalists must advocate for environmentally and socially responsible CDR growth.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 28/09/2026
While gas costs over $4 a gallon, the Trump administration just decided that people should spend even more at the pump. They predicted that gutting fuel efficiency rules would cost the average family $1,600 in gas over a cars’ lifetime, but they’re doing it anyway and Big Oil will reap the profits.
pbs.org
Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
The change furthers President Donald Trump’s promise to revoke policies that encouraged or created incentives for the production of electric vehicles.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 24/09/2026
Nearly 100,000 supporters agree that the Gulf of California needs to remain pristine and free from risky liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. We need J.P. Morgan to follow suit!
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 24/09/2026
Over 100 scientists from Mexico, the U.S., and the world are raising their voice to stop the Gulf of California from becoming a sacrifice zone for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Leaders must reject all LNG projects and commit to continuing protection of this biodiverse region.
nrdc.org
LNG in the Aquarium of the World: A Direct, Existential, and Unacceptable Risk
Renowned Mexican and international scientists condemn industrialization of the Gulf of California for LNG, urging protection of the region’s exceptional natural heritage.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 23/09/2026
The climate and biodiversity crises we’re facing pose real challenges and tradeoffs. But there are clear solutions to rapidly build out the clean energy needed to avert the worst climate impacts, while preserving critical ecosystems along the way.
groundshift.us
A Nature-Friendly Clean Energy Future
The rapid buildout of renewables could make the extinction crisis worse. It's a problem we can--and must--solve.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 23/09/2026
As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat is becoming our new reality. Local leaders are taking much needed efforts in building resilience. This Climate Week NYC, we’re demanding action to move beyond fossil fuels and protect our future.
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How Hot Is Too Hot?
As extreme heat becomes more commonplace, so must climate adaptation measures.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 23/09/2026
Electrification can cut pollution, strengthen energy security, and support thriving economies. But it must be powered by clean energy and replace fossil fuels, not just adding new demand. 👇🧵
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 22/09/2026
The future of public lands, including Utah's $12.7 billion tourism industry, are once again on the line as the Trump administration continues to put our cultural heritage up for sale.
nrdc.org
Our Public Lands Are on the Chopping Block Again
Another assault on America’s natural heritage puts cultures, wildlife, tourism, and our climate at risk.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 22/09/2026
The Trump administration has illegally issued seven different presidential proclamations across six industries to give facilities a free pass to spew toxic pollution. We are already headed to court to challenge these illegal exemptions and will continue to defend the air we breathe.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 21/09/2026
Climate disasters are already displacing communities. Global leaders must invest finance in adaptation and resilience so communities can prepare for disasters, not just respond after the damage is done. 👇🧵
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 19/09/2026
Offshore wind is growing worldwide—it could soon generate enough power for over 450 million homes across the globe—but the Trump administration has blocked wind projects that would create jobs and deliver affordable power, even as energy demand and prices surge.
nrdc.org
Offshore Wind Can Power the Future (If We Just Let It)
Despite Trump administration policies to block renewable energy development, there’s more electricity coming from the wind than ever.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 18/09/2026
Scientists warn that we’re on track to exceed 1.5℃ of warming—the dangerous threshold that experts urge us to avoid—as unnatural disasters devastate communities. Despite attacks from the Trump administration, global leaders must, backed by science, protect people and the natural world.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 17/09/2026
Coal and gas power plants already produce nearly a quarter of the country’s emissions. Now, Big Tech’s data centers could have free rein to spew climate-warming pollution too. We’ll see Trump’s EPA in court and stop this illegal attack on our planet.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 16/09/2026
The math is clear: under President Trump’s energy policies, families are projected to spend up to $30 billion more a year on electricity by 2035.
theguardian.com
Trump EPA’s arguments for letting power plants spew unlimited pollution ‘dead wrong’
Claims that dismantling pollution rules will lower energy bills and have little climate impact are far from convincing
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 16/09/2026
The Trump administration’s energy math doesn’t add up. As electricity demand climbs and families face sky-high bills, billions of our tax dollars are being wasted—and we’ll all pay the price.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 15/09/2026
A new U.N. report found that toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS pose a profound threat to human rights and the environment. Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo and environmental attorney Rob Bilott have joined the call to ban all non-essential uses of PFAS to protect our planet and our health.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 15/09/2026
In addition to grading over 60 toilet paper brands on their sustainability practices, we’ve identified several companies whose practices are at high risk for associated human rights abuses. Read the full report to see if your toilet paper gets a passing score: on.nrdc.org/4rzeYhp
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 14/09/2026
The Trump administration is abandoning the climate fight, repealing pollution rules on coal and gas power plants. It means a free pass for fossil fuel billionaires—and a worse climate crisis and higher electricity bills for us. This is wrong and illegal. We'll stop them in court.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 13/09/2026
Trump’s EPA is loosening and eliminating environmental regulations in order to make data centers easier to build—and boost the dirty fossil fuels that power them.
axios.com
Trump moves to ease environmental rules for data centers
The moves risk inflaming an already fierce and bipartisan backlash to data centers, the backbone of the AI boom.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 12/09/2026
Chemical manufacturer Chemours has agreed to a record $590 million settlement over its toxic ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in North Carolina. While this is a big step forward in holding polluters accountable, there is still more work to be done.
newsobserver.com
Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $590M settlement with NC over PFAS lawsuits
The companies polluted the Cape Fear River with PFAS for decades.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 11/09/2026
It has been 10 years since the designation of the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument. To celebrate, we are virtually exploring this magnificent place and want you to join us live:
streamyard.com
A Live Journey into an Ocean Wilderness
Join an interdisciplinary team of scientists and storytellers for an immersive, live-produced journey into the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument as we celebrate the 10th anniver...
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 11/09/2026
The out-of-date, toxic J.H. Campbell coal plant finally has a pathway to shutting down. Just a week before it was set to close last year, the Trump administration invoked “emergency” powers, forcing it to stay open. It was illegal, and we knew it. Today, the court agreed.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 10/09/2026
Global forests are our strongest defense against climate change. But deforestation and forest degradation are tearing apart these vital ecosystems, and the impacts can be felt around the world. 👇🧵
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 09/09/2026
The Trump administration is considering handing over parts of Yosemite National Park to developers, despite the National Park Service and courts rejecting this type of proposal for over two decades.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 09/09/2026
Good news! A federal court just rejected a key permit of a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run through New Jersey for failing to meet water quality standards. This is a win for New Jersey communities and waterways alike.
nytimes.com
Court Halts New York Harbor Gas Pipeline Backed by Trump
The ruling centered on the granting of a water permit by New Jersey regulators, a decision the court described as “arbitrary and capricious.”
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 08/09/2026
The Trump Administration’s plans to gut protections for 44 million acres of federal forests will likely increase human-caused wildfires.
news.bloomberglaw.com
Roadless Rule Rollback May Fuel More Wildfires, Agencies Say
Human-caused wildfires could become more frequent if the US Forest Service rolls back a rule blocking roadbuilding and logging on more than 44 million acres of federal forests, the agency said in docu...
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 07/09/2026
Hundreds of thousands of workers are still unprotected from extreme heat—a debilitating and sometimes deadly threat. From postal workers to construction workers, policymakers must prioritize the well-being of those who make our everyday lives go round.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 05/09/2026
We already have the technology to quickly cut nitrous oxide emissions—a dangerous super pollutant that warms our planet 275 times more than carbon dioxide. It's time to use it and finally cut this industrial pollution once and for all.
nrdc.org
We Call Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas, but This Super Pollutant Is No Joke
We have the opportunity to quickly cut emissions of this super pollutant from industrial sources and avoid more than a quarter billion tons of CO2-equivalent by midcentury.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 04/09/2026
The Trump administration moves to undermine the Clean Water Act again, with a proposal that would strip 94% of US wetlands of its protections.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 03/09/2026
Our chief litigation officer, Michael Wall, reminds us that progress is still possible, despite the setbacks under the second Trump administration. Listen to the latest episode of What the Earth: on.nrdc.org/4xzbDSa
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 03/09/2026
From 100° days to wildfire smoke, climate change has come for concerts. 👇🧵
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 02/09/2026
The U.N. warns the world will likely soon exceed 1.5℃ of warming. But it’s not too late to bring temperatures down and reduce climate impacts—if we move full speed ahead on clean energy, cut fossil fuels, and build resilience. Our future depends on it.
apnews.com
Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone
In a strategic retreat, the United Nations concedes that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst impacts of global warming.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 02/09/2026
We're back in court to defend against the Trump administration's attempts to gut these culturally and ecologically significant monuments for parts.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 02/09/2026
For the past 40 years, Minnesota has been dealing with a nitrogen pollution crisis. Residents across the state, including in this beloved summer destination, are forced to pay to overhaul their drinking water systems due to agricultural runoff.
nrdc.org
Minnesota’s Water Quality Wake-Up Call
Nitrogen pollution is a statewide problem that needs a new solution.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 01/09/2026
Heat pumps are excellent multitaskers, replacing both air conditioner and heating systems, and are up to five times more efficient than traditional systems. They're better for your health, lower your utility bills, and you can save thousands through state and local programs.
nrdc.org
Your Guide to the Latest Heat Pump Rebates and Incentives
The federal tax credit may be gone, but you can still save thousands via state and local programs for this climate-friendly home upgrade.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 01/09/2026
Millions of homeowners across the U.S. are being denied or priced out of property insurance coverage as climate-driven disasters are causing insurers to raise premiums and deny claims. Learn more and see how states can combat this growing crisis: on.nrdc.org/3SE6OYC
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 31/08/2026
We’ve filed over 50 lawsuits against the second Trump administration so far. Our chief litigation officer, Michael Wall, talks about the process of upholding the law through our court system in the latest episode of What the Earth: on.nrdc.org/4xzbDSa
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 28/08/2026
In parts of the Central Valley drinking water is too dangerous to drink. A primary culprit? Failures to regulate nitrogen pollution. This is a preventable problem that the California State Water Board needs to fix immediately. on.nrdc.org/4zGQ3wt
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Clean water shouldn't depend on where you live - Capitol Weekly
OPINION — Turn on the tap in San Jose, and the water is something you don’t think twice about. That’s not the case in parts of the Central Valley, where drinking water is too dangerous to drink.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 28/08/2026
Under President Trump, electricity costs are up 16%, the highest ever for American families. And his policies are only making it worse—NRDC’s new analysis shows that families’ will pay up to $230 more on their annual utility bills due to the Trump administration’s policies by 2035.
realclearenergy.org
The Rising Costs of Trump’s Assault on Clean American Energy
Imagine an attack on the U.S. energy system that wiped out 40% of the nation’s new power plants, $700 billion of infrastructure and sent electricity bills through the roof. What American leader
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 27/08/2026
Families are paying sky-high prices at the pump amid the war in Iran. Now we know exactly whose pockets that money is lining: Oil companies reported over $85 billion of profits in just three months this year. It’s so much money that just in the time it took to read this, Big Oil made $180,000.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 26/08/2026
Despite record temperatures this summer, there is still no enforceable federal standard requiring an employer to provide the basics—like water breaks, shade, and rest—on dangerously hot days. Workers need heat protections now. Employers and lawmakers, it’s time to step up.
commondreams.org
Workers Have No Federal Protection From the Deadliest Weather Hazard | Common Dreams
We protect workers from ladder falls, electric shocks, even excessive noise, with clear and enforceable rules, yet there is still no federal standard requiring employers to provide the basics on dangerously hot days.​
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 25/08/2026
We all deserve to drink water that won’t poison us. 👇🧵
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 24/08/2026
The U.S. is having an extraordinary wildfire season as climate-fueled drought primed land for fast-spreading flames. But the Trump administration cut the workforce meant to fight fires and protect communities.
nytimes.com
Federal Job Cuts Are Making Wildfires Harder to Fight
The Trump administration pushed out thousands of veteran U.S. Forest Service staff. An ‘extraordinary’ fire season is testing those who are left.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 24/08/2026
Neonic pesticides sneak their way into foods like apples and pears—the fruits that young children eat—which can lead to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental harm. We’re working to curb harmful and unnecessary neonic pollution in our food supply.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 23/08/2026
Around the world, record-breaking heat, drought, and wildfires are reshaping where and how people can live. As climate change worsens these conditions, more communities will be displaced and forced to make choices to leave their homes.
time.com
What Happens When the World is on Fire
"From America to Algeria, dangerous blazes are occurring around the world, giving us a glimpse into an age ablaze," writes John Valliant.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 22/08/2026
President Trump’s NOAA is canceling a critical climate report documenting sweeping changes to ecosystems, communities, and trade routes in the Arctic—the world’s fastest-warming region—in yet another move to undermine climate science and ignore its real-world impacts.
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Kills a Flagship Annual Report on the Arctic
The top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 21/08/2026
For 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule protected our nation’s most iconic forests from harmful roadbuilding. But the Trump administration just moved to gut it. Once roads are cut through these forests, we can’t get their values back.
eos.org
Forest Service to End Protection for 45 Million Acres of Forest - Eos
The U.S. Forest Service has moved forward with a rule to withdraw protections from 45 million acres of pristine national forests.
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