climate change

Measuring Carbon Dioxide Removal for Climate Justice

As the planet continues to warm and climate targets slip further out of reach, a growing chorus of voices—from policymakers to investors to technologists—is turning to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) … Read more

Deregulation Won’t Protect Us from Climate Change

The Administration on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, proposed to reject decades of scientific knowledge about the harms of greenhouse gases and undercut its own authority to regulate climate-altering pollution. Though … Read more

One Big Beautiful Bill is One Big Horrible Mess

President Trump’s so-called “one big beautiful bill”—also known as the budget reconciliation bill, or the GOP-led megabill—passed out of the House on a slim margin late last month and now … Read more

The Heat That’s Here to Stay

You may have found yourself trying to stave off the staggering heat last summer, and you’re not alone. Over 75 million people in the U.S. were under heat advisories by … Read more

The Truth About Clean Energy

1. Renewable energy is reliable Fossil fuels are the leading cause of energy grid blackouts. As the climate crisis worsens, America’s rising energy demand and increasingly frequent extreme weather events … Read more

Students gathered at NYC's Climate Clock to influence decision makers to include funding for climate education in the state budget. Credit: Cynthia Carris

NYC Students Hold Silent Vigil at Climate Clock for Climate Education

On March 26, 2025, an intergenerational group of New York City students gathered with educators at the Climate Clock in the city’s Union Square. The group included members of NWF’s Climate & Resilience Education … Read more

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2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council

What is the 2025 E&E Youth Advisory Council? Would you like to make a difference in shaping youth leadership and education opportunities in climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice? If so, … Read more

Several people wearing protective gear walk away from heavy wildfire smoke.

City of Angels: Wildfires, Community Resilience, and the Pursuit of Equity

First and foremost, our deepest thoughts and prayers go to those who have been and are still being greatly affected by the brutal wildfires that swept Los Angeles and the … Read more

Three black bears sit near a garden.

Awake in Winter: How Climate Change is Disrupting Black Bear Hibernation

Imagine stepping outside on a crisp winter morning and spotting a black bear rummaging through your trash can. Snow blankets the ground, and the air is chilly—conditions we associate with … Read more

Several people sit on the deck of a large boat. One person holding a microphone is speaking to the group.

Bringing Responsible Offshore Wind Development to the Port of Long Beach

Launching a new energy industry like floating offshore wind on the West Coast comes with a number of challenges. Among these is that a multitude of projects and procedural steps … Read more