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The 10-year legal battle to remove lead pipes in Flint is officially closed! Since reaching a landmark settlement, we’ve returned to court six times in six years to ensure the city did not fall back on their commitments. As of last year, nearly 11,000 lead pipes were replaced and more than 28,000 properties restored. Flint …

Trump is attempting to slash nearly 3 million acres of protections and virtually eliminate Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah. His actions also defy Intertribal collaborative management and shared stewardship of these landscapes. We've defended our national monuments when Trump and his allies attacked them before. Just this spring, thousands of people successfully …

Do you recognize this animal? With its spotted coat and ringed tail, slipping almost unseen through the rainforest of Nigeria's Cross River landscape is one of Africa's most elusive carnivores: the crested genet. This mostly nocturnal mammal is a remarkable climber. As it hunts rodents, birds, reptiles, insects, and other small prey, it helps keep the forest …

Decades of federal research funding have led to breakthroughs in medicine, technology, and environmental science. The Trump administration's unprecedented Office of Management and Budget proposal aims to derail all of this through political interference. Clinical trials for breast cancer, rare diseases, and other critical health issues will be shut down while grants focused on children, …

We have an exciting update. 🎉⚽ We've extended our Football Takes Water match through July 19th — the day of the World Cup Final. Thanks to an incredible boost from atlascopcogroup, there's now 15 more water projects in the match for grabs. That's more time, more impact, more people with access to clean water for life. Right now, …

This summer, we're taking action. People across the country are organizing, speaking out, and taking action to protect the places we love and hold polluters and decision-makers accountable. Whether you're attending a rally, volunteering in your community, or raising your voice, there's a place for you in the Sierra Club's Summer of Action. Be part of the Sierra …

Trump is attempting to slash nearly 3 million acres of protections and virtually eliminate Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah. His actions also defy Intertribal collaborative management and shared stewardship of these landscapes. We've defended our national monuments when Trump and his allies attacked them before. Just this spring, thousands of people successfully …

WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts on efforts to weaken habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Last week, the Trump administration extended a deadline that companies had to phase out a greenhouse gas known as hydrofluorocarbons–super pollutants–that are hundreds to thousands of times more potent in trapping heat than carbon dioxide. Lee Zeldin said it will lower costs. Researchers say it'll do the opposite. ✍️ Dana Drugmand 📸 Lee Zeldin, EPA administrator, listens …

Bats save U.S. agriculture more than $3 billion in pest control every year. They also play an essential role in pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and – of course – making date night truly magical. But bat species are declining across the globe. The IUCN lists more than 200 bat species as vulnerable, threatened or critically endangered. …

Can you tell the difference between a sea lion and a seal? You may recognize sea lions by their loud barks, long flippers that help them walk on land, and small, flappy ears. Seals have small flippers, ear holes instead of ears, and move on land by scooting on their bellies. Both pinnipeds—a group of …

Decades of federal research funding have led to breakthroughs in medicine, technology, and environmental science. The Trump administration's unprecedented Office of Management and Budget proposal aims to derail all of this through political interference. Clinical trials for breast cancer, rare diseases, and other critical health issues will be shut down while grants focused on children, …

Do you recognize this animal? With its spotted coat and ringed tail, slipping almost unseen through the rainforest of Nigeria's Cross River landscape is one of Africa's most elusive carnivores: the crested genet. This mostly nocturnal mammal is a remarkable climber. As it hunts rodents, birds, reptiles, insects, and other small prey, it helps keep the forest …

A new report uncovers large amounts of hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals used for “chemical recycling”—furthering its toxic threat to human health and the environment. on.nrdc.org/4pbttr3

Chicago has the largest known supply of toxic lead pipes of any city in the country, threatening public health, but replacing them costs more than six times the national average—and a lack of transparency from city leaders makes it difficult to understand why.

New research shows New Orleans could be surrounded by water by the end of the century, threatening communities that have been there for generations. Planned relocation can help prepare for these climate impacts early to center justice and ensure a safe transition for future

A North Carolina facility with dozens of hazardous waste violations was promoted as an example that “chemical recycling” can solve the plastic waste crisis, but the process uses and produces chemicals linked to cancer and acute health harm, leaving communities at risk.

ICYMI over the long weekend: In his latest pro-polluter move, Trump pardoned several mechanics that tampered with vehicle pollution controls for trucks. ✍️ @karenzraick @kenvogel nytimes.com/2026/07/03/us/…

NRDC’s senior vice president of environmental health, Matthew Tejada, talks about Big Oil’s response to EVs and clean energy. Listen to the latest episode of What the Earth: on.nrdc.org/44WZM3w pic.x.com/3o1MfFIyGd

Naming #HudsonCanyon a National Marine Sanctuary would ensure the long-term health of vital habitat and resource for sustainable seafood. We’re partnering with NYC restaurants to spread the word. @GreenpointFish and WCS’s @johncalvelli spoke with @PIX11. pix11.com/news/restauran…