Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

We need to find and protect key climate refuges to give ocean biodiversity a chance to thrive—even in the climate crisis. Areas like this on the Blake Plateau need permanent protections, as its rich ecosystems could help repopulate ocean areas with marine life, says NRDC's Next Wave Oceans Fellow, Leysha Caraballo.

Boosted by federal climate and infrastructure investments, electric vehicle sales have tripled since 2021, and EV chargers will hit 500,000 by 2030. These critical policies are giving our planet a fighting chance to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e5VpV8jk.

One year ago, the Supreme Court gutted the Clean Water Act’s protections for wetlands and other waters. This decimated long-established safeguards and put our clean water and precious endangered species at risk. The fight is not over. NRDC has been working hard—both nationally and in the states—to reinstate core protections. Fortunately, leaders are stepping up, like in Colorado where legislation was recently passed. Read more from Jon Devine, NRDC’s director of freshwater ecosystems.

The climate crisis is endangering our health and forcing more people to pay for costly medical care, and that burden is falling most heavily on underserved communities. The 2022 climate law is already helping to cut the pollution that not only fuels climate change but harms people’s health. Let’s keep up the momentum to give our people and our planet a fighting chance. Visit https://lnkd.in/e5VpV8jk to learn more.

As our ocean warms, parts of the Blake Plateau will provide crucial refuge for deep-sea reef-building corals and other marine life. We need to make sure it’s protected NOW—before polluting industries take root. Urge the Biden administration to conserve the Blake Plateau: https://lnkd.in/eiQKE-6t

Join NRDC and Storyline Partners on Tues, May 14 at 1:30 ET for a virtual discussion about how writers can approach climate storytelling with an intersectional lens. Register for the event: https://lnkd.in/eYE62jwG

Thank you to everyone who came out for some laughs, and to support the NRDC's work protecting people and the planet at Netflix Is A Joke Fest! Big shoutout to Nick Offerman, Steve Agee, Nicole Byer, Mae Martin, Kumail Nanjiani, Atsuko Okatsuka, Pattie Gonia, and Puddles Pity Party for putting on a memorable night of comedy.

NRDC is proud to be part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest on May 9! Tickets are on sale for Nick Offerman vs Climate Crisis—a comedy event in support of our critical climate and environmental work: https://lnkd.in/e4eeSHbR

Wetlands cover 6% of earth’s land but provide habitat for 40% of all wildlife. From housing more than one third of the plants and animals on the Endangered Species List to filtering our drinking water, wetlands do more for the planet than you’d think.

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Goldman Environmental Prize! The award recognizes grassroots leaders who have taken extraordinary actions to protect our planet. Learn more about their work.