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Why EPA's suspension of the WOTUS water rule sets such a dangerous precedent
February 5, 2018It’s exactly the kind of arbitrary action Congress feared when it passed a law 72 years ago to prevent federal agencies from undermining core principles of our democracy. -
Outcome-based contracting is about to reach a whole new level. Here’s why.
February 1, 2018Outcome-based contracting is catching on nationwide, while becoming a buzzword in procurement and sustainable investment circles. -
These quiet policy changes will pave way for massive development on public land
January 30, 2018Trump’s decision to roll back mitigation policies right before Congress releases a new infrastructure bill is a one-two punch against the environment. -
EPA budget shrank 55% as agency workload grew: The numbers
January 29, 2018Other than a bump under Obama's administration, funding for the agency has been in a downward spiral for the past 40 years. -
Are electric vehicles finally taking off? Here's what you need to know.
January 26, 2018With billions going into developing more powerful electric vehicles, we're seeing progress on several fronts. Here's all you need to know. -
6 tech-driven factors will help make a truly modern grid
January 24, 2018Modernizing our power grid – using technology available today – could be the single largest opportunity we have to fight climate change. -
These 4 environmental wins just proved that fighting back works
January 17, 2018If you’re dreading three more years of environmental threats, remember that we can still score victories. -
Investor concern over methane risks on the rise. It should worry industry.
January 11, 2018Many operators continue to ignore the financial and reputational risks methane poses, with potential implications for the entire industry. -
How blockchain could soon upend America’s power markets
January 10, 2018The energy market may eventually be a bigger user of blockchain than the financial services sector. -
How electric trucks could disrupt highway transport and save businesses billions
January 4, 2018Tesla is among a number of auto manufacturers that see a robust, long-term market for zero-emission electric trucks. -
What you need to know about what’s in – and absent from – Moody’s climate risk report
January 3, 2018Moody's report left out this critical disaster risk information for communities seeking to retain their credit worthiness. -
5 steps that will make your business more climate resistant
December 26, 2017Businesses that plan for a more disruptive climate future will ultimately differentiate themselves from those that don't. -
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Oceans on the rebound? These 5 developments give us hope.
December 22, 2017As 2017 draws to a close, we take stock of sustainable fishery successes that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.More on:
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5 reasons to be optimistic about China’s new carbon market
December 19, 2017When the first phase of the country’s carbon market is fully implemented, it's expected to cover roughly 39 percent of China’s emissions and be the largest in the world. -
Pollution monitors: Next big thing for clever entrepreneurs?
December 13, 2017With technology breakthroughs pushing down costs, this is an invention waiting to scale up. -
Zinke’s sage-grouse review signals shifting influences in Washington
December 6, 2017Powerful Western voices are being ignored as Interior Secretary Zinke reconsiders protections for the imperiled bird. -
The Scott Pruitt Dictionary: What to look for in his upcoming testimony
December 5, 2017We can expect another dose of the EPA chief's slippery talking points when he finally returns to Capitol Hill. -
Climate action today: Where we're going and how we reach results – despite current roadblocks
November 28, 2017As we approach the end of President Trump’s first year in office, we’re taking stock of what’s changed and ramping up our efforts. -
Why Honeycutt is such an alarming choice for EPA's science advisory panel
November 16, 2017Beyond his inexperience, Honeycutt's faulty logic could have a direct effect on science at the EPA. -
4 smart investments helped these communities weather extreme storms
November 15, 2017Some of these concrete and often-easy projects pay for themselves in just a few years. -
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Research sheds light on how to better manage small-scale fisheries
November 9, 2017 | Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist II, Ocean Research & DevelopmentSmall scale fisheries are critically important for the provision of food security, livelihoods, and economic development for billions of people. Most of these fisheries appear to be under-performing with respect to conservation, food production, revenue, and the quality of the livelihoods they can support. Many factors related to successful small-scale fisheries management have been articulated … -
5 reasons Election Day 2017 was a win for climate action
November 9, 2017A year after Donald Trump won the presidency, the electoral backlash has arrived – and it’s good news for the environment. -
Interior Department takes aim at key environmental mitigation policy. Here's what's at stake.
November 7, 2017The latest assault on the environment comes as the agency seeks to facilitate energy development in ecologically sensitive areas on public and private land. -
EPA's science is under attack: What you need to know
November 3, 2017For the first time in modern history, the United States has a government that rejects settled science and claims that evidence doesn’t matter. -
We already know which grid fixes can keep lights on during bad storms. Here are 3.
November 1, 2017By modernizing our electric grid we make it more reliable and clean.