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Flint water crisis shines a spotlight on our national lead problem
March 17, 2016Flint is emblematic of two issues we must face as a nation: environmental injustice and a lead problem that affects kids everywhere. -
A good year won't save the monarch butterfly, but this solution can
March 15, 2016This new conservation approach taps into private lands to ensure a safe monarch migration north to Canada. -
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U.S.-Canada methane deal: Small investment, big payoff (with Ed Whittingham)
March 12, 2016 | Fred Krupp, PresidentPrime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Barack Obama’s climate announcement on Thursday came at a perilous time.More on:
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Climate denial has no place in the court
March 4, 2016 | Scott Weaver, Senior Climate ScientistFlat-earth Clean Power Plan opponents are using the court’s time to challenge EPA’s rock solid conclusions about the scientific realities of climate change.More on:
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How market forces could end Amazon deforestation
March 3, 2016If scaled up, financial incentive programs can finally halt emissions from deforestation in the Amazon rainforest – perhaps in a matter of a years. -
Poll: GOP is not an anti-climate monolith
March 2, 2016Even people who reject climate science are receptive to investments in clean energy. -
3 pivotal themes in our partnership with Walmart, and why it's important to think big
February 26, 2016These three breakthroughs helped elevate an extraordinary partnership to heights neither side had imagined. -
This scare tactic used to block environmental rules is getting old
February 24, 2016For as long as there have been debates about clean air, industry has exaggerated costs in an effort to control the public debate. -
Nevada's solar debacle reveals a utility industry under stress
February 18, 2016Legacy utilities face a choice that can affect an entire state economy: Reinvent your business model or risk falling behind in the clean energy race. -
3 reasons the Zika outbreak may be linked to climate change
February 16, 2016Virus-carrying mosquitoes change their behavior with warmer temperatures, suggesting that the latest outbreak may not be coincidental. -
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Human emissions just cancelled the next ice age. Here's why we should care.
February 11, 2016 | Ilissa Ocko, Senior Climate Scientist II, Barbra Streisand Chair of Environmental StudiesWith the burning of fossil fuels over the last couple of centuries, however, we've added so much extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere that the excess warming will outweigh the slight changes in sunlight that would have otherwise triggered the next ice age. -
Why the surprise Supreme Court decision won't thwart the Clean Power Plan
February 10, 2016Several states are already saying they'll stay the course and continue to implement the plan. -
Help end overfishing by being adventurous at the fish counter
February 5, 2016With small changes in their fish diet, consumers are already having an impact on American fisheries – and their health. -
Butterflies have an unlikely ally in the fight against extinction
February 4, 2016New solutions are emerging with the potential to bring the monarch back from the brink. -
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Midwest floods can help restore the Louisiana coast. Here's how.
February 2, 2016We need a suite of solutions that not only relieve the pressure on water levels but also build resilience to the kind of extreme weather that is making our nation’s coasts so vulnerable.More on:
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What effect will the next energy bill have on climate? Don't ask Congress.
February 2, 2016Passing an energy bill without considering climate change is like passing a budget bill without considering the deficit. -
We don't need another natural gas mega leak. Will you help?
February 1, 2016The massive methane leak in California is a wake-up call. We need stronger rules for oil and gas facilities – now. -
Why this utility giant's $4-billion coal bailout is an ill-fated energy strategy
January 29, 2016FirstEnergy is trying to protect fossil assets as its competitors embrace clean energy. -
Report from Davos: Why the 4th industrial revolution is headed our way
January 22, 2016Much of the conversation at this year's World Economic Forum centers around the role the private sector will play to help curb emissions. -
Why we're seeing the beginning of a multi-billion dollar ecosystem marketplace
January 21, 2016More advanced tools and attractive investment opportunities are beginning to drive more dollars into conservation. -
State of the Union: 2 clean energy developments you may have missed
January 13, 2016In his final State of the Union address, Obama discussed policies to accelerate America’s transition to a clean energy economy. -
New report: Why investors should pay attention to methane risks
January 12, 2016Less than one-third of companies voluntarily disclose methane emissions, making it difficult for investors to hedge risk. -
How battery technology and crowd-sourced energy can save our aging grid
January 6, 2016Home energy storage is the latest technology trend to disrupt the utility business as we once knew it. -
Why we can't blame El Niño for the hottest year on record
January 5, 2016Even with the natural climate cycle of El Niño, human emissions of greenhouse gases accounted for 95 percent of the dramatic warming in 2015. -
2016 will accelerate environmental progress. Here are 5 reasons why.
December 28, 20152015 was a banner year for environmental policy, and 2016 can accelerate that trend if we pair ambition with accountability.