Written by Addie Fisher

A new mom tells us why diversity within the climate movement will help the country succeed in protecting her family's health and the planet for generations.

Louisiana’s land loss crisis is dire and will significantly worsen without investments in large-scale coastal restoration and protection projects. Since the 1930s, Louisiana has lost 2,000 square miles of coastal wetlands. Without action, the state could lose double that amount — an additional 4,000 square miles of land – in the next 50 years. This future scenario, commonly referred to as Future Without Action (FWOA), underscores why Louisiana has literally no time to lose in constructing coastal projects that can ...

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Louisiana’s land loss crisis is dire and will significantly worsen without investments in large-scale coastal restoration and protection projects. Since the 1930s, Louisiana has lost 2,000 square miles of coastal wetlands. Without action, the state could lose double that amount — an additional 4,000 square miles of land – in the next 50 years. This future scenario, commonly referred to as Future Without Action (FWOA), underscores why Louisiana has literally no time to lose in constructing coastal projects that can ...

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Vision for 21st century includes recognition of need to address climate impacts

During its biennial meeting, held virtually this year, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s Committee on Fisheries endorsed a Declaration on the 25th anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries reflecting the progress made and action still needed to protect the world’s fisheries and aquaculture, while urging action to address climate impacts on these vital resources.

A National Geographic photographer captures the emotional impacts of climate change

A National Geographic photographer captures the emotional impacts of climate change

Statement from Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund

George Schultz – Exemplar of Integrity, Bipartisan Public Service, Evidence-Based Environmentalism

Op-ed by EDF’s Vanessa Puig-Williams in the Austin American-Statesman on Beneath the Surface, a new report on the landscape of groundwater mangement in Texas, and the need for more holistic groundwater management in the state.

Op-ed by EDF’s Vanessa Puig-Williams in the Austin American-Statesman on Beneath the Surface, a new report on the landscape of groundwater mangement in Texas, and the need for more holistic groundwater management in the state.

Three groundwater bills Arizona lawmakers should pass to ensure a secure future for rural communities.

The post How to advance water security for Arizona? These 3 bills are a good start. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Three groundwater bills Arizona lawmakers should pass to ensure a secure future for rural communities.

The post How to advance water security for Arizona? These 3 bills are a good start. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Three groundwater bills Arizona lawmakers should pass to ensure a secure future for rural communities.

The post How to advance water security for Arizona? These 3 bills are a good start. first appeared on Growing Returns.