Our #BirdOfTheWeek is the Black Swan! Easily identifiable by its black plumage and red bill, black swans are commonly found along inland waterways, rivers, sewage ponds, and coastal lagoons and inlets. Have you ever encountered a black swan? Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird…

Staff Shoutout! Last week, Diego Tovar, RCC’s Director of Campus and Civic Engagement, released his 9th novel, Escape from Perihelion, a science fiction book that explores the costs of environmental extraction. 👏 👏 RSVP for his 6/27 book talk here: eventbrite.com/e/in-conversa…

From pesticides and corporate polluters to forests and democracy — our work puts science and justice at the center of environmental action. Learn more about what we do: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/miss…

Industry-backed pesticide immunity laws are advancing nationwide, raising fears that farmers and families harmed by pesticides could lose their right to seek justice. Read the full story via @Grist: grist.org/sponsored/the-quie… #Pesticides

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…

Our #BirdOfTheWeek is the Prairie Falcon, a desert-dwelling raptor. Found across the open landscapes of the American West, Prairie Falcons live in grasslands, shrublands, and deserts. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird… #Birds #Birding

Most new US data centers are slated for drought-plagued areas motherjones.com/politics/202…

As solar energy becomes more affordable, it can help reduce energy costs for overburdened communities and cut greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Learn more about how solar technology increases access to reliable, low-cost electricity: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/wp-c…

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…

We are thrilled to announce the selection of our 2026–2027 cohort of National Environmental Leadership Fellows, welcoming 39 students from campuses across the United States. Read more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/wp-c… #RCCFellows

Sixty-three years ago today, on June 4, 1963, Rachel Carson made history by testifying before Congress about the harms of pesticides. Read her full testimony: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/abou…

This week’s #BirdOfTheWeek is the Black Oystercatcher, a coastal shorebird known for its black plumage, bright red-orange bill, and remarkable ability to forage among rocky shorelines. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird… #Birding #Birds

The wait is over! Get to know our summer fellows! (Part 2/2) #RCCFellows

Our latest advocacy guide breaks down the basics of phone banking. It covers how to get started and offers tips for preparing for conversations. Read the guide here: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/wp-c… #RCCVotes

Get to know our summer fellows! (Part 1/2) #RCCFellows

Our #BirdOfTheWeek has a fascinating split personality — almost like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! Do you know this bird? If you guessed the Eastern Kingbird, you are correct! Read more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird… #EasternKingbird #Birding #Birds

Happy Rachel Carson Day! Our fellows celebrated by taking a deep dive into her writing and reflecting on how her work continues to inspire new generations of environmental advocates. Join Us: rachelcarsoncouncil.salsalab… #RachelCarsonDay #RachelCarson

“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