Posted October 27, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in U.S. Law and Policy
Now is the time of year Americans can exercise our most powerful form of citizen activism. We get to cast our ballots for the leaders of our choice. This is an opportunity not to be squandered, and I urge you...continued→
Posted October 21, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming
Millions of people in Southern California were under an excessive heat warning a few weeks ago. The Los Angeles Unified School District cancelled outdoor sporting events and more than 100 San Diego schools sent children home early to shield them...continued→
Posted October 14, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming
My work at NRDC has brought me to the front lines of the climate crisis. I have flown over the massive tar sands strip mines in the boreal forest. I have visited the homes of people coping with frack pads...continued→
Posted October 10, 2014 by Frances Beinecke
America grew richer in natural heritage today. President Obama is declaring Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Mountains a national monument, ensuring this beautiful landscape will remain wild for generations to come. Now the 17 million people living in Greater Los Angeles—and...continued→
Posted September 23, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming
Something extraordinary happened at the United Nations Climate Summit on Tuesday. One world leader after another took to the podium and described what his or her nation is already doing to reduce climate change pollution. Many also announced new measures...continued→
Posted September 21, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming
Today I joined the People’s Climate March—the biggest rally for climate action on record. It was exhilarating to be part of this historic event. I will never forget the moment I turned the corner at Columbus Circle and saw a...continued→
Posted September 17, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming
Next week President Obama will attend the United Nations Climate Summit in New York. Over 125 heads of government will gather for the event, more than the 2009 climate talks in Copenhagen. This summit is not designed to generate a...continued→
Posted September 16, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Reviving the World's Oceans
I started working to protect the oceans soon after I joined NRDC four decades ago. Over the years, I have witnessed devastating setbacks like the Exxon Valdez and BP oil spills. I have also welcomed promising developments, such as the...continued→
Posted September 11, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming
In less than two weeks, I will join hundreds of thousands of concerned citizens at the People’s Climate March in New York City. We will take to the streets just as world leaders arrive for the UN Climate Summit....continued→
Posted September 5, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Moving Beyond Oil, Reviving the World's Oceans
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that BP acted with “gross negligence” in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. This decision could result in the company paying an estimated $18 billion in fines. And the vast majority of that...continued→
Posted September 3, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
Fifty years ago today, my conservation hero and mentor Mardy Murie stood next to President Lyndon Johnson as he signed the Wilderness Act. Mardy had worked tirelessly to help pass the law, traveling across Alaska, testifying at hearings on Capitol...continued→
Posted August 26, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Health and the Environment, Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
As we head into the final days of August, most Americans are looking for one last summer escape. Many people have to travel hundreds of miles to find a refuge from the crush of everyday life. But the 17 million...continued→
Posted August 15, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Reviving the World's Oceans, The Media and the Environment
In a beautiful new film released this Friday on Netflix, oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle describes her underwater adventures. She also explains why she is driven to protect wild oceans the way we now protect wild lands. Her goal,...continued→
Posted August 14, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Moving Beyond Oil, Reviving the World's Oceans
Friday marks the deadline for comment on which ocean waters should be considered for oil and gas leasing. The Obama Administration is creating the next five-year leasing program, but don’t let the name fool you. This is not a short-term matter....continued→
Posted August 5, 2014 by Frances Beinecke in Reviving the World's Oceans, Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
In the heat of the summer, millions of Americans are heading to the ocean for cool relief. Playing in the waves, collecting seashells, and spotting dolphins will become the stuff of countless family memories. I still remember spending hours at...continued→
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