This week, the National Wildlife Federation and Tulane University released a report of recommendations for how the City of New Orleans can build a more resilient future in the face of coastal land loss and rising seas. The report was developed during a convening of 40 coastal leaders. National Wildlife Federation and Tulane hosted the event, facilitated by the City of New Orleans. Participants brought expertise from the economic, policy, social, and technical perspectives to a day of thoughtful and ...

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Here’s a simple idea: give communities who rely on fishing for their food, the roots of their culture and heritage, and – crucially – their livelihoods, a voice in deciding how the seas around them are managed.  If we hope to have thriving, resilient oceans that support more fish, feed more people and improve prosperity—fishing […]

Here’s a simple idea: give communities who rely on fishing for their food, the roots of their culture and heritage, and – crucially – their livelihoods, a voice in deciding how the seas around them are managed.  If we hope to have thriving, resilient oceans that support more fish, feed more people and improve prosperity—fishing […]

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Here’s a simple idea: give communities who rely on fishing for their food, the roots of their culture and heritage, and – crucially – their livelihoods, a voice in deciding how the seas around them are managed.  If we hope to have thriving, resilient oceans that support more fish, feed more people and improve prosperity—fishing […]

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Moms came to Capitol Hill last week to attend two Congressional hearings where EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt answered lawmakers’ questions about his many wrongdoings – and was taken to task for his blatant disregard of children’s health. Moms lined up in the early hours of...

A weekly round-up of what’s new in Louisiana coastal restoration   1) $9.3 Million – RESTORE Council. The Office of the Governor released a statement, “RESTORE Council Awards $9.3 Million Grant to Louisiana,” outlining the seven restoration and protection projects selected for funding. Johnny Bradberry, Chairman of the CPRA Board said, “This grant will support and advance our goal of having the multiple benefits a sustainable ecosystem provides for a safe, productive and resilient working coast.” Here is a quick ...

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A weekly round-up of what’s new in Louisiana coastal restoration   1) $9.3 Million – RESTORE Council. The Office of the Governor released a statement, “RESTORE Council Awards $9.3 Million Grant to Louisiana,” outlining the seven restoration and protection projects selected for funding. Johnny Bradberry, Chairman of the CPRA Board said, “This grant will support and advance our goal of having the multiple benefits a sustainable ecosystem provides for a safe, productive and resilient working coast.” Here is a quick ...

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By Ronny Sandoval, Kate Zerrenner Eight months after Hurricane Harvey, affected communities are still rebuilding their lives and businesses. One area that hasn’t required as much attention to rebuild: Texas’ electricity grid. Shortly after the storm, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s main grid operator, said, “The ERCOT grid has remained stable, […]

Close your eyes and think about innovation. How many of you thought about a widget – a robot, a self-driving vehicle, a sensor? I’m guessing almost all of you. How many of you thought about regulations, contracts and financing? Maybe a few at most. This is the exercise that former Secretary of Energy, Ernest Moniz, […]

By Ronny Sandoval, Kate Zerrenner Eight months after Hurricane Harvey, affected communities are still rebuilding their lives and businesses. One area that hasn’t required as much attention to rebuild: Texas’ electricity grid. Shortly after the storm, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s main grid operator, said, “The ERCOT grid has remained stable, […]

By Ronny Sandoval, Kate Zerrenner Eight months after Hurricane Harvey, affected communities are still rebuilding their lives and businesses. One area that hasn’t required as much attention to rebuild: Texas’ electricity grid. Shortly after the storm, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s main grid operator, said, “The ERCOT grid has remained stable, […]

The NJ legislature approved legislation that will create jobs, cut pollution, and set New Jersey on a path to becoming a national clean energy leader. Regional. C4.

The NJ legislature approved legislation that will create jobs, cut pollution, and set New Jersey on a path to becoming a national clean energy leader. Regional. C4.

The tequila industry’s contribution to the recovery of the lesser long-nosed bat is an inspiring example of how working lands and wildlife can support one another.

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