We are a national organization carrying on Rachel Carson’s work of environmental justice, conservation, and fascination with all forms of life.
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Glyphosate, the key ingredient in professional-grade Roundup weedkiller, has been the focus of intense public debate following more than $12 billion in lawsuit payments to people who say it made them sick.
Search our new database to see which ones are spraying it near you. motherjones.com/environment/…
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In response to the USDA’s announcement that it's proposing a complete rollback of the #RoadlessRule—which would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history—American Rivers released the following statement: americanrivers.org/media-ite…
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One woman picked up a pen and challenged an entire industry.
Meet Rachel Carson—a marine biologist whose courage and scientific integrity changed America.
Born in Pennsylvania in 1907, Carson spent years studying the natural world before becoming one of the nation’s most respected science writers. In 1962, she published Silent Spring, exposing the ecological dangers of the widespread, indiscriminate use of pesticides like DDT.
Her message was simple but powerful: technological progress should never come at the expense of human health or the environment we all depend on.
The backlash was immediate. Chemical companies attacked her credibility, questioned her science, and tried to discredit her work. Carson refused to back down. She let the evidence speak for itself.
History proved her warnings deserved serious attention.
Silent Spring helped ignite the modern environmental movement, influenced the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, and contributed to the eventual ban on most agricultural uses of DDT in the United States.
Rachel Carson reminded us that real courage isn’t always found on a battlefield. Sometimes it’s found in the willingness to tell an uncomfortable truth, even when powerful interests want you to stay silent.
What other Americans have changed the nation not through politics or war—but through the courage to challenge the status quo?
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We talk about rewilding forests, prairies, and wetlands, but what about the fish? 🐠 🐟️
Our rivers, lakes, and streams are just as compromised as our forests, yet fish are out of sight and too often out of mind. And the biggest threat to native fish isn't pollution or dams, it's other fish. Learn more: rewilding.org/dont-forget-th…
#Rewilding #NativeFish #Conservation #Wildlife
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Celebrate safely and help prevent wildfires this Fourth of July!
In Maryland, 96% of wildfires are caused by humans. So while the Fourth of July is a time for family, friends, and celebration, it's also a time to remember that fireworks and dry vegetation can be a dangerous combination.
Wildfires can happen quickly when conditions are hot, dry, and windy. Dry grass, leaves, pine needles, and other vegetation can ignite easily and allow fire to spread rapidly. In Maryland, wildfire risk is highest when low humidity, wind, and dry forest fuels combine.
Before lighting fireworks, keep these safety tips in mind:
✅ Leave fireworks to the professionals by attending a public display.
✅ Never use fireworks near dry grass, fields, forests, or other vegetation.
✅ Keep a hose, bucket of water, or fire extinguisher nearby.
✅ Never relight malfunctioning fireworks. Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak them thoroughly with water before disposal.
✅ Fully extinguish and soak all fireworks debris before placing it in the trash.
✅ Check local restrictions and avoid using fireworks during especially dry or windy conditions.
A single spark can start a wildfire. This holiday, help protect Maryland's forests, wildlife, communities, and firefighters by celebrating responsibly.
ALT Smokey Bear holding a sign warning that fireworks can cause wildfires.
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A record-shattering drought has racked much of the United States.
But the artificial intelligence industry is pushing ahead regardless, with the majority of planned data centers set to be built in drought-ridden locations, @guardian analysis has found. motherjones.com/politics/202…
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Most new US data centers are slated for drought-plagued areas motherjones.com/politics/202…
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Industry-backed pesticide immunity laws are advancing nationwide, raising fears that farmers and families harmed by pesticides could lose their right to seek justice.
(Sponsored by @RachelCarsonDC) grist.org/sponsored/the-quie…
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“I think we're more than pissed. We're ready to come out with our pitchforks,” three-time Olympian Hannah Teter told Mother Jones’ Nate Halverson. “How the heck did they get this approved?”
Snowboarder Hannah Teter, who won gold in the halfpipe at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, and silver at the 2010 games in Vancouver, has voiced her opposition on Instagram, where she has 275,000 followers, as well as on her Facebook page.
Public uproar has echoed across the Tahoe area since April, when our yearlong Mother Jones investigation revealed that, in California, the fastest-growing use of glyphosate—the main ingredient in Roundup—is to spray forested areas, including this massive new US Forest Service project around Lake Tahoe.
"When I first saw the article that it's coming to Tahoe, my heart sank and I actually prayed like, God, how do we fight this? It's so worrisome because like I do care about nature. From the animals to the insects to the trees, it has us in the community, up in arms," Teter told Nate.
People in Tahoe, worried about glyphosate's potential health and environmental harms, have begun organizing to slow or stop the Forest Service’s plan. That effort includes Kelly Ryerson—Glyphosate Girl on Instagram—an influential voice who visited the White House earlier this year with other members of the MAHA coalition to urge President Trump to call off his support of the controversial herbicide.
For more on our investigation into the Forest Service's use of glyphosate, head to MotherJones.com
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A&S students traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Rachel Carson Advocacy Day to engage with environmental advocacy and policymaking firsthand, connecting their studies to real-world impact. Read more about the immersive experience: vu.edu/ikyxh @RachelCarsonDC
ALT Students standing beside a banner for the Rachel Carson Council
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Activists and students cruised the Cape Fear River Thursday to discuss the impacts of NC's wood-to-energy industry on the environment, climate change, and rural communities tinyurl.com/5n7dm5hy @NCCoastalFed @EnvironmentNC @SierraClubNC @StarNewsOnline @UNCWilmington
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This is real. #Forests could be clear cut to power #DataCenters with biomass energy.
We can stop it. Tell your state representative to protect forests and communities.
Act now: dogwoodalliance.org/actions/…
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#Drax says it could cut more than 10% of its workforce. When forests are logged and burned for power, communities suffer, #wildlife loses habitat, and the #climate is harmed. Now workers may be paying the price too.
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📣 NEW! I’ve just released the BIGGEST and perhaps most creative project I’ve ever worked on!
“Searching for Birds” searchingforbirds.visualcinn… 🐤
A #dataviz article & exploration that dives into the data that connects humans with birds, by looking at how we search for birds.
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Pepperdine Student Belle Li was recently awarded the Rachel Carson Council National Environmental Leadership Fellowship.
In connection with her work as president of Pepperdine University’s Food Recovery Network, which partners with local Malibu churches to ensure no food within our cafeteria system goes to waste, Li has set her sights on expanding the University’s organic community garden, an initiative that biannually plants produce for the Pepperdine community.
“Receiving this fellowship is an honor,” says Li. “With this fellowship, I will have the opportunity to better serve my community while opening doors to important conversations.”
Learn more via @pepperdine:
seaver.pepperdine.edu/newsro…
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Join us and @RachelCarsonDC for an upcoming conversation and workshop!
You’ll learn how to turn your story into a powerful #LetterToTheEditor.
📆 February 4, 2026
⏰ 8 - 9 pm EST
🔗⬇️ RSVP to get the Zoom link!
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New research confirms a hard truth: #biomass cannot meet industrial #energy demand without serious #environmental costs. Biomass harms forests, soils, and communities.
Protecting #forests means being honest about what is truly #sustainable. Read more: thechemicalengineer.com/news…
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A new short #documentary by the @RachelCarsonDC reveals the #environmental and community health impacts of industrial wood pellet production done by companies like Drax and Enviva. Watch Now. youtube.com/watch?v=DhHT_vJT…
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Big Biomass = Big Pollution.
Drax and Enviva are destroying American forests and polluting communities under the guise of “green energy.”
Read @RachelCarsonDC’s new report on the true costs of wood pellets: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/wp-c…
#BackDownBigBiomass
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Altamaha Green Energy plans to burn 900k+ tons of wood yearly in #Jesup - raising power costs and polluting the air. Celebrate International Day of Action on #BigBiomass with us by speaking up for healthy# forests. Send a message to GA lawmakers today.
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