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Just last year, the EPA strengthened its own soot standard that would protect public health and clean air for millions of Americans. But now, President Trump’s EPA is siding with corporate polluters, trying to get rid of this vital rule.
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Just last year, the EPA strengthened its own soot standard that would protect public health and clean air for millions of Americans. But now, President Trump’s EPA is siding with corporate polluters, trying to get rid of this vital rule.
Trump’s EPA is eliminating limits on dangerous air pollution, threatening our right to breathe clean air. Scientists warn this decision would allow increases in toxic soot, one of the deadliest forms of pollution.
Trump EPA to abandon air pollution rule that would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Trump’s EPA is eliminating limits on dangerous air pollution, threatening our right to breathe clean air. Scientists warn this decision would allow increases in toxic soot, one of the deadliest forms of pollution.
Widespread flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia have killed dozens and are displacing thousands more. Scientists warn that rising global temperatures are strengthening storms across the region, making extreme weather events like these more frequent and destructive.
Death toll climbs in Southeast Asia as heavy rains cause floods and landslides
Heavy rains have caused deadly flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia. On Monday, officials reported one more death in Vietnam and five in Thailand.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Widespread flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia have killed dozens and are displacing thousands more. Scientists warn that rising global temperatures are strengthening storms across the region, making extreme weather events like these more frequent and destructive.
The EPA approved another new pesticide that is a PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which cause serious health and environmental harm. Farmers can now spray these chemicals on vegetables, allowing them to enter our bodies through the food we eat.
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The EPA approved another new pesticide that is a PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which cause serious health and environmental harm. Farmers can now spray these chemicals on vegetables, allowing them to enter our bodies through the food we eat.
The Trump administration moved to roll back water pollution limits, removing federal protections from tens of millions of acres of the nation’s wetlands, threatening sources of clean drinking water for millions of Americans.
E.P.A. Rule Would Drastically Curb Protections for Wetlands
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Trump administration moved to roll back water pollution limits, removing federal protections from tens of millions of acres of the nation’s wetlands, threatening sources of clean drinking water for millions of Americans.
Big Oil’s plans could destroy irreplaceable ecosystems like those in the Gulf of California, so we must stand together to fight back.
Watch the latest episode of NRDC’s podcast What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/3XO2sNf
Watch the latest episode of NRDC’s podcast What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/3XO2sNf
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Big Oil’s plans could destroy irreplaceable ecosystems like those in the Gulf of California, so we must stand together to fight back.
Watch the latest episode of NRDC’s podcast What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/3XO2sNf
Watch the latest episode of NRDC’s podcast What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/3XO2sNf
The Trump administration is bypassing an environmental law that requires a thorough risk analysis of oil and gas lease sales before they move forward. Every oil spill begins with a lease sale, and we will keep fighting to stop them.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Trump administration is bypassing an environmental law that requires a thorough risk analysis of oil and gas lease sales before they move forward. Every oil spill begins with a lease sale, and we will keep fighting to stop them.
California voters strongly support expanding the state’s network of Marine Protected Areas—places where ocean life can thrive without industrial activity in order to fight biodiversity loss and build climate resilience.
Nearly 80 Percent of Californians Support Healthy Marine Protected Areas as the State Decides Their Future
Approving the 11 proposals to strengthen California’s MPA network will help fight biodiversity loss and build resilience.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
California voters strongly support expanding the state’s network of Marine Protected Areas—places where ocean life can thrive without industrial activity in order to fight biodiversity loss and build climate resilience.
As the Trump administration forces the J.H. Campbell plant to stay open, nearby families are bearing the burden of toxic pollution and increased energy prices. We’re suing to stop this abuse of power and protect public health.
Trump administration extends order keeping Michigan coal online past closure date
The Trump administration has once again extended the life of a Michigan coal-fired power plant. The J.H.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
As the Trump administration forces the J.H. Campbell plant to stay open, nearby families are bearing the burden of toxic pollution and increased energy prices. We’re suing to stop this abuse of power and protect public health.
The U.S. is the world’s leading producer and exporter of oil and gas. Expanding liquefied natural gas production into Mexico will be disastrous for communities, wildlife, and the future of our planet. Watch the latest episode of NRDC’s podcast What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/3XO2sNf
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The U.S. is the world’s leading producer and exporter of oil and gas. Expanding liquefied natural gas production into Mexico will be disastrous for communities, wildlife, and the future of our planet. Watch the latest episode of NRDC’s podcast What the Earth: https://on.nrdc.org/3XO2sNf
The Trump administration is planning to open 1.3 billion acres of U.S. oceans to oil and gas drilling, expanding the production of climate-warming fossil fuels. Scientists say we need to phase out fossil fuels to prevent the worst impacts of global warming.
Trump Plans to Open More Than a Billion Acres of U.S. Waters to Drilling
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Trump administration is planning to open 1.3 billion acres of U.S. oceans to oil and gas drilling, expanding the production of climate-warming fossil fuels. Scientists say we need to phase out fossil fuels to prevent the worst impacts of global warming.
Teflon is a type of “forever chemical” used in cookware for its nonstick properties, despite its link to serious health effects. To keep you and your family safe in the kitchen, look for these alternatives.
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Teflon is a type of “forever chemical” used in cookware for its nonstick properties, despite its link to serious health effects. To keep you and your family safe in the kitchen, look for these alternatives.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jesse Marquez, an environmental justice champion and long-time NRDC partner. May his legacy live on in the continued fight for a healthier and more just environment.
Jesse Marquez, tireless defender of L.A. port communities, dies at 74
One of the Los Angeles region's most important environmental justice advocates has died.
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jesse Marquez, an environmental justice champion and long-time NRDC partner. May his legacy live on in the continued fight for a healthier and more just environment.
Dozens of governments at COP30 are urging leaders to agree on a roadmap to phase out climate-warming fossil fuels and limit the dangerous rise in global temperatures.
Double down on push to abandon fossil fuels, 82 countries urge at climate summit
Governments across Europe, the Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa embraced the call. The United States did not.
www.politico.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Dozens of governments at COP30 are urging leaders to agree on a roadmap to phase out climate-warming fossil fuels and limit the dangerous rise in global temperatures.
President Trump wants to expand offshore oil and gas drilling across more than 1.2 billion acres of U.S. waters. Opening up California, the Gulf of Mexico, parts of Florida, and large areas of Alaska to drilling puts coastal economies, communities, and wildlife at risk.
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
President Trump wants to expand offshore oil and gas drilling across more than 1.2 billion acres of U.S. waters. Opening up California, the Gulf of Mexico, parts of Florida, and large areas of Alaska to drilling puts coastal economies, communities, and wildlife at risk.
The Trump administration wants to drastically weaken Endangered Species Act protections that have protected iconic species such as the bald eagle and brought many others back from the brink of extinction.
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Trump administration wants to drastically weaken Endangered Species Act protections that have protected iconic species such as the bald eagle and brought many others back from the brink of extinction.
About 85% of these deaths occurred before air emissions controls for coal plants were implemented, and many of them were preventable. The Trump administration’s plans to revive the coal industry will only put more lives at risk. We won’t stop fighting to protect our public health.
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
About 85% of these deaths occurred before air emissions controls for coal plants were implemented, and many of them were preventable. The Trump administration’s plans to revive the coal industry will only put more lives at risk. We won’t stop fighting to protect our public health.
The Trump administration is opening millions of acres in the Western Arctic to oil and gas drilling—endangering habitat for polar bears, caribou, and wolverines. While also jeopardizing the climate and undermining Indigenous communities that depend on the land.
What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife as Trump expands oil drilling access in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. Humanity and the climate depend on a healthy Arctic, too.
theconversation.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Trump administration is opening millions of acres in the Western Arctic to oil and gas drilling—endangering habitat for polar bears, caribou, and wolverines. While also jeopardizing the climate and undermining Indigenous communities that depend on the land.
The Trump administration is proposing to remove protections for lands near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. This area is home to culturally significant ancestral landscapes. Tell the administration this plan is dangerous by submitting a comment today! https://on.nrdc.org/4qXVXF4
November 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Trump administration is proposing to remove protections for lands near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. This area is home to culturally significant ancestral landscapes. Tell the administration this plan is dangerous by submitting a comment today! https://on.nrdc.org/4qXVXF4
As the second week of COP30 begins, climate activists are putting pressure on global leaders to take decisive action on climate change and phase out fossil fuels.
Thousands March for Climate Action as U.N. Talks Enter Second Week
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
As the second week of COP30 begins, climate activists are putting pressure on global leaders to take decisive action on climate change and phase out fossil fuels.
The U.S. sent a coalition of 100 local leaders to COP30 to show that America is still committed to finding climate solutions even though the Trump administration is deterring progress.
The Trump administration didn't send a delegation to COP30. How the US is maintaining a presence at the climate summit
The U.S. is maintaining a presence at COP30, despite the Trump administration declining to send an official delegation to this year's climate conference in Brazil.
abcnews.go.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The U.S. sent a coalition of 100 local leaders to COP30 to show that America is still committed to finding climate solutions even though the Trump administration is deterring progress.
For over 50 years the Clean Water Act has safeguarded clean drinking water, prevented floods, and protected wildlife. Now, the Trump Administration is working to dismantle it.
November 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
For over 50 years the Clean Water Act has safeguarded clean drinking water, prevented floods, and protected wildlife. Now, the Trump Administration is working to dismantle it.
Microplastics are unavoidable, but it shouldn’t be on us as consumers to figure out which products are safe. Join us in calling on the FDA to regulate microplastics and hold industries accountable: https://on.nrdc.org/48a5JLY
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Microplastics are unavoidable, but it shouldn’t be on us as consumers to figure out which products are safe. Join us in calling on the FDA to regulate microplastics and hold industries accountable: https://on.nrdc.org/48a5JLY
Set during early global climate talks, the new play KYOTO at Lincoln Center Theatre shares historical context behind current climate denialism. It reminds us that although progress may be slow, the fight against climate change has never been more pressing.
In the Play “KYOTO,” a Reminder that We Don’t All Need to Agree on Climate to Make Progress
Sometimes, two steps forward, one step back gets the job done.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Set during early global climate talks, the new play KYOTO at Lincoln Center Theatre shares historical context behind current climate denialism. It reminds us that although progress may be slow, the fight against climate change has never been more pressing.