Why Aren’t We Using Nature to Fight Climate Change?
Forests, mangroves, and wetlands are sometimes seen as the easy option—yet using nature to tackle climate change can be surprisingly controversial.
Can Sustainable Agriculture Survive Under Capitalism?
Without a drastic change to the system, sustainable agriculture risks becoming an esoteric side note—or simply another way for those with money to live healthier lives than those without.
Demonizing Regulations Actually Hurts Coal Miners
A new study finds that being honest about the decline of coal can increase support for the training and relocation of coal miners.
A Clever New Map Shows Which Chicago Neighborhoods Are Most at Risk From Pollution
The NRDC hopes its new research into municipal pollution can help organizers push for sound, equitable policy.
‘We Bloody Live Here, and It’s Not Fair’: How Communities in the U.K. Are Taking on Fracking
The Conservative British government has rallied behind fracking, but in Lancashire and beyond, locals are pushing back.
COP24: New U.N. Guidelines Will Help People Displaced by Climate Change
The agreement marks a rare moment of unity on an increasingly fraught topic.
Climate Finance Increased After the Paris Agreement
There are concerns that the boost may be short-lived as populist governments shun climate aid.
Will the Juliana Climate Case Ever Go to Court?
Here's what you need to know about the young people suing the U.S. government over climate change.
A Legal Battle in the Coachella Valley Could Transform How California—and the Nation—Uses Water
Tribal control of groundwater could mean opportunities for economic development, while helping Native Americans deal with the pressures of climate change.
Why the Decline of Newspapers Is Bad for the Environment
New research suggests that corporations pollute more when there aren't local papers to hold them accountable.