Solutions to the plastic pollution crisis go beyond individual lifestyle changes and responsibilities. We need to put pressure on our leaders to fully commit to changing the way our world produces, consumes, and disposes of plastic.

A study by consumer reports examined 59 U.S. fruits and vegetables for pesticides. They discovered unhealthy levels in 20% of the produce with 8% qualifying as high-risk. theguardian.com/environment/20…

This week, the Biden administration protected millions of acres in Alaska. It will boost biodiversity, empower Indigenous Peoples to defend the lands they’ve relied on for generations, and offer a chance to slow climate change. nrdc.org/stories/biden-…

Good news! There's great opportunity in the Southeast for clean energy, economic development, and job growth.

But there's bad news too—power companies trying to lean in on fossil gas instead of the clean energy solutions that are right in front of them. nrdc.org/bio/jackson-mo…

13 million acres of pristine and biologically diverse landscapes safeguarded—that’s almost as big as West Virginia! It’s also putting conservation, local communities, and wildlife over the Big Oil companies that have been hoping to drill for oil. It’s a great day for our planet.

West Africa saw temperatures soar above 118F. Scientists report events like this would normally occur every 200 years—but they warn if temperatures rise 2C, we could see it every 20 years. bbc.com/news/science-e…

Breaking news: The Bureau of Land Management - National has finalized the Public Lands Rule that recognizes the Bureau’s obligation to the conservation of clean water, fish and wildlife, and healthy landscapes for generations to come.

Mistakenly attributed to cloud seeding, the flooding in Dubai is part of a larger trend of global warming-induced extreme weather events. Studies predict a 30% rise in UAE rainfall over 70 years, amplifying the need for flood prevention infrastructure. bbc.com/news/science-e…

The U.N. Climate Chief warns there are two years to take action on climate change in order to avert even worse climate disasters. Despite this alarming timeline, many politicians are deprioritizing efforts to address global warming. on.nrdc.org/3xDHYx7

Last week U.S. EPA announced the first federally enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water. Citing the linkages between exposure to PFAS and serious illnesses such as cancer. This rule could positively impact about 100 million U.S. residents.on.nrdc.org/3Q6pxrg

Scientists are bracing for the worst global coral bleaching event in history, all due to record high ocean temperatures. This is far from the first coral crisis in recent years and will continue to happen if nothing is done. theguardian.com/environment/20…

North Carolinians turned out to ensure that Duke Energy's plans reduce carbon emissions and toxic pollution. For our planet and people, we'll fight to hold them accountable for burning fossil fuels.
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The Fertile Crescent isn’t the only area in the Southwest Asia North Africa (SWANA) region experiencing drought. Polluting industries and their extractive practices are only continuing to make these conditions worse.