VW has held a beloved place in American culture. When I graduated from college, many of my friends drove across the country, and most hit the road in a VW van or Bug. Through the years, these cars have represented youth, freedom and quirkiness. Frances Beinecke americanbelovedbug share on social
The San Gabriel Valley, stretching from Pasadena to Pomona, is especially starved for open space. The valley has a rich array of ethnically diverse communities, but it also has some of the highest rates of childhood obesity and diabetes in the state. Frances Beinecke arraychildhoodcommunity share on social
Though many corporations honor commitments to reduce dangerous pollution, some cut corners and cheat. The marketplace doesn't always have mechanisms to correct bad actors. Frances Beinecke actorbadcheat Change image and share on social
After being nearly eradicated from the lower 48 states by the 1960s, bald eagles were re-introduced to the Adirondacks in the 1980s, and I'm proud to report the view from my home indicates they are flourishing in upstate New York. Frances Beinecke 1960s1980sadirondack share on social
Americans are already paying the price for record heat waves, dirty air, and an unstable climate. We need to fight these threats with every weapon we have, and the electricity industry has to do its fair share. Frances Beinecke airamericanclimate share on social
Climate change is the central environmental ill of our time. We have an obligation to protect our children from the dangers of this widening scourge, and we aren't yet doing enough about it. Frances Beinecke centralchangechild Change image and share on social
The San Gabriel Mountains rise like a rampart at the edge of the city, safeguarding more than 500,000 acres of mature forests, mountain streams, dramatic waterfalls, and towering peaks that reach over 9,000 feet. These untamed places attract bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and other threatened or endangered species. Frances Beinecke 000attractbighorn share on social
For decades, NRDC has created and supported policies that will ultimately end our reliance on fossil fuels. Frances Beinecke createdecadeend Change image and share on social
Too often, the air conditioners we use to cool down also contribute to climate change - the very force that's fueling extreme heat. Frances Beinecke airchangeclimate Change image and share on social
The more people learn about the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, the worse it looks. Frances Beinecke badlykeystonelearn Change image and share on social