NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) The Earth's Best Defense
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The future is uncertain, but our mission is not.
We sued Donald Trump over 150 times as president in his first termโfighting every time for the planet and its people. We will not be shaken. We will not be silenced.
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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/4juukCf
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Californiaโs 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/commentary/20โฆ
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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/4juukCf
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Reducing emissions alone isnโt enoughโwe 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.
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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 fuel costs over a carsโ lifetime, but theyโre doing it anyway and Big Oil will reap the profits.
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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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The climate and biodiversity crises weโre 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.
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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, weโre demanding action to move beyond fossil fuels and protect our future. on.nrdc.org/4dkp0Ob
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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. ๐๐งต
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Kenya is leading the way on clean electrification. More than 90% of the countryโs electricity already comes from renewable sources. Across Africa, falling costs for solar, batteries, and other electric technologies are opening new paths to affordable, reliable power.
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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. on.nrdc.org/4wRtTFr
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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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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. ๐๐งต
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Across western Africa, drought and wildfires are disrupting livelihoods and worsening food insecurity for millions on the continent.
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