At Trout Unlimited, “infrastructure” = fixing rivers
One year after passage of the historic law, we’re getting to work on our waters.
Five Indigenous Authors on Land and Nature
Christopher Cotrell/ Flickr CommonsConsider reading an indigenous author the next time you reach for a book. From the peaks of Katahdin to our favorite local footpaths, the lands we cherish are indigenous lands. As we spend time outdoors this Native American Heritage...
The mighty Mississippi running dry: what you need to know
Water levels in the Mississippi River hit record lows in the past month. The drought is impacting shipping along the river, along with business and tourism in river communities.
Methane Emission is Hydropower’s Dirty Secret
As climate change fuels increasingly severe floods and droughts, the value of clean, healthy rivers becomes even more essential. And as we prioritize and increase investment in low- or no-carbon energy sources, it’s vital that we have all the information about costs and benefits of alternatives to fossil fuels. While hydropower dams will continue to play a role in our nation’s energy portfolio, it is important to acknowledge that both reservoirs and hydropower generation contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
New IPCC Report Doubles Down on Water Crisis
The IPCC report released today is yet another urgent alarm bell, urging us to wake up to the real dangers of climate change that communities across the globe are already experiencing. Climate change is bringing severe consequences – from increasing floods and failing...