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The Global Plastics Treaty: It’s Time to Clean Up Our Mess

ExplainerInternational, United StatesSusan Cosier
Negotiations are underway to finally slow this endless stream of plastic waste into our environment, food, and bodies.
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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.

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Outdated Building Codes are Costly and Dangerous

Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber, Joel Scata
Strong building codes save lives and money. FEMA made millions of dollars available to update outdated codes—but states are not taking full advantage of this opportunity.

FEMA Goes Into Hurricane Season Low on Funds – For 2nd Straight Year

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore, Anna Weber
For the second year in a row, the Disaster Relief Fund is precariously low because Congress has failed to furnish it with adequate appropriations. Without funding, FEMA cannot afford to manage long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts and respond to new…

PJM's Interconnection Inaction

Expert BlogPennsylvaniaClaire Lang-Ree, Tom Rutigliano
If PJM wants to get serious about reliability and protecting its customers during extreme weather, it’s time to stop arguing about interconnection and transmission planning and get to work.

What's on the Horizon for California's MPA Petitions

Expert BlogCaliforniaRobert Vergara

As state agencies begin their evaluation of the 20 petitions proposing changes to California's MPA network, it is crucial to strive for ambitious ocean conservation actions.

Multilateral Development Bank Spring 2024 Meeting Outcomes & Next Steps

Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Jake Schmidt
The World Bank Group (WBG) held its Spring 2024 meeting, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the African Development Bank (AfDB) holding their annual meetings. These meetings continued the reform effort to…

Weaker Building Codes in North Carolina's Future.

Expert BlogNorth CarolinaRob Moore
North Carolina already has some of the weakest building codes in the nation when it comes to protecting people from hazards and disasters, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Division of Building Sciences. But the state’s legislature is determined…

Accurate Flood Maps are Essential for Climate Adaptation

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore
FEMA received three recommendations from an advisory panel that would greatly improve the reliability of its flood maps and put an end to the practice of fill and build – if the recommendations are implemented.

Access to BRIC Funding May Depend on Where You Live

Expert BlogUnited StatesFarinaz Motlagh

NRDC’s nationwide assessment of who could apply for funding in the BRIC program’s first three grant cycles finds that access could depend on local capacity.