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This is a seminal year for the climate movement. What’s happening today, and what happens in the U.S. presidential election in November, will have far-reaching consequences that will shape our lives for decades. The world is getting a glimpse of the devastating consequences of climate inaction, as Australia suffers…

By Kristen Youngman, activist and NRDC Action Fund supporter TUESDAY 3/3 8:43PM“I don’t think you should bring him.” my mom said.“Why?” I ask.“He’s not even three yet.” she worries.Many might question waking up your toddler son at 5:30am on a Wednesday to hop on a three-hour bus ride to…

The NRDC Action Fund is driving climate action in cities across the country through The American Cities Climate Challenge. This post is written by Maria Stamas.Honolulu’s City Council has a choice to make this month. Will it adopt forward-looking requirements for builders, giving residents access to clean, affordable energy in buildings that reflect…

Our oceans make up more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, generate half of Earth’s oxygen, provide a critical source of food and a way of life for billions of people, contribute trillions of dollars to the world economy, and are home to much of this planet’s life.…

Solutions for climate change are happening across the nation, and in ways you may not think. Case in point? Buildings are the single-largest user of energy in the United States and can account for 50 percent to 75 percent of total energy consumption in a city. A Building Energy…

(Photo: Luke Sharrett for NRDC Action Fund)This spring Hamilton County residents will be making their voices heard at the ballot box and with Issue 7 have the opportunity to support transit, investment in roads and bridges, climate and economic recovery. While in-person voting on March 17 was suspended due…