The oceans produce up to 70 percent of our oxygen, they shape our climate, and they support an American oceans economy larger than our nation's entire agriculture sector. Frances Beinecke agricultureamericanclimate Change image and share on social
Under pressure from a growing movement of people who want their money out of fossil fuels, universities, pension investors and foundations are looking to exclude coal, oil and gas stocks from their portfolios. Frances Beinecke coalexcludefossil share on social
Pollution from human activities is changing the Earth's climate. We see the damage that a disrupted climate can do: on our coasts, our farms, forests, mountains, and cities. Those impacts will grow more severe unless we start reducing global warming pollution now. Frances Beinecke activitychangecity share on social
Water efficiency, recycling, and other local supplies will help California flourish in a drier future. Frances Beinecke californiadryefficiency Change image and share on social
I have long understood that climate change is not only an environmental issue - it is a humanitarian, economic, health, and justice issue as well. Frances Beinecke changeclimateeconomic Change image and share on social
Mercury is a potent toxin that interferes with the human nervous system. Reducing this hazard will be a major public health breakthrough. Frances Beinecke breakthroughhazardhealth Change image and share on social
Countries have made impressive pledges to cut carbon pollution, but we have to ensure these promises become actions. Frances Beinecke actioncarboncountry Change image and share on social
The science tells us that if we fail to reduce global warming pollution, global temperatures will rise to dangerous levels and unleash devastating extreme weather events and accelerate destructive sea level rise. Frances Beinecke acceleratedangerousdestructive share on social
NRDC has helped bring hope spots to more of our shared ocean waters. We helped draft and pass a California law creating a network of underwater parks stretching from the Oregon border to the Mexican border. Frances Beinecke borderbringcalifornia share on social
When people who love the ocean come together, they can achieve extraordinary things. Frances Beinecke achieveextraordinarylove Change image and share on social