After Colorado legislators passed landmark climate legislation in 2019, which included a statutory mandate directing the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to adopt rules and regulations to reduce statewide emissions, the state has yet to adopt a policy framework capable of getting the job done. This three-part series explores the impact of Colorado’s delay, analyzing […]

A federal appeals court agreed with the Environmental Protection Agency that the San Antonio, Texas area has unhealthy levels of smog.

Today, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) released its long overdue revision of the 1991 Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), ignoring extensive evidence it received in public comments highlighting major flaws.

California's small-scale farmers are often left out of the water policy discussion. Ruth Dahlquist-Willard shares what SGMA means for her and other small-scale farmers in the San Joaquin Valley.

The post Small California farmers are often overlooked in water policy. Here’s a look at their unique challenges. first appeared on Growing Returns.

California's small-scale farmers are often left out of the water policy discussion. Ruth Dahlquist-Willard shares what SGMA means for her and other small-scale farmers in the San Joaquin Valley.

The post Small California farmers are often overlooked in water policy. Here’s a look at their unique challenges. first appeared on Growing Returns.

California's small-scale farmers are often left out of the water policy discussion. Ruth Dahlquist-Willard shares what SGMA means for her and other small-scale farmers in the San Joaquin Valley.

The post Small California farmers are often overlooked in water policy. Here’s a look at their unique challenges. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Adaptive management has become an important tool for natural resource managers tasked with running complex systems in the face of growing uncertainty. It relies on a framework that continually updates management decisions based on the ongoing monitoring of data. This framework can apply to a variety of projects, including those designed to protect and restore coastal habitat. Louisiana’s massive coastal restoration efforts are a classic example of an elaborate and ever-changing landscape that calls for such an approach. For example, ...

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The post CWPPRA Provides Lessons for Applying Adaptive Management Across Louisiana’s Coast appeared first on Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

Adaptive management has become an important tool for natural resource managers tasked with running complex systems in the face of growing uncertainty. It relies on a framework that continually updates management decisions based on the ongoing monitoring of data. This framework can apply to a variety of projects, including those designed to protect and restore coastal habitat. Louisiana’s massive coastal restoration efforts are a classic example of an elaborate and ever-changing landscape that calls for such an approach. For example, ...

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The post CWPPRA Provides Lessons for Applying Adaptive Management Across Louisiana’s Coast appeared first on Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

This year’s holiday celebrations will look different than years past. While we can’t gather and celebrate in the same ways as before, you can make new traditions with your families while also benefiting the environment. Between cooking, gifts, online orders and decorations, the holidays generate a lot of household waste. Much of this waste travels through our water systems and has a direct impact on our wildlife and coast. This holiday season, you can be mindful to reduce waste and ...

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The post Enjoy the Holidays and Benefit the Environment With These Handy Household Tips appeared first on Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

This year’s holiday celebrations will look different than years past. While we can’t gather and celebrate in the same ways as before, you can make new traditions with your families while also benefiting the environment. Between cooking, gifts, online orders and decorations, the holidays generate a lot of household waste. Much of this waste travels through our water systems and has a direct impact on our wildlife and coast. This holiday season, you can be mindful to reduce waste and ...

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Moms Clean Air Force staff and members made news throughout the country!

EDF statement from Pam Kiely, Sr. Director of Regulatory Strategy

Congressional spending bill advances climate, clean energy, and public health