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Rachel Carson Council We are a national organization carrying on Rachel Carson’s work of environmental justice, conservation, and fascination with all forms of life.

With red feet and a red mouth, our is a stunner! The Pigeon Guillemot is a medium-sized coastal seabird found along th...
10/14/2026

With red feet and a red mouth, our is a stunner!

The Pigeon Guillemot is a medium-sized coastal seabird found along the shores of the North Pacific. Unlike many seabirds, they tend to stay close to shore, diving to the seafloor to forage for small fish, worms and crustaceans.

Learn more: https://rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird-of-the-week/

In November 2025, rows of smokestacks began releasing hazardous chemicals into the air in Southaven, Mississippi. Just h...
10/13/2026

In November 2025, rows of smokestacks began releasing hazardous chemicals into the air in Southaven, Mississippi. Just half a mile away, homes stood directly in the air pollution’s path.

Four months before, xAI rushed to build the world’s largest AI supercomputer, Colossus 2. The company quickly fired up 18 methane gas turbines to power the data center without obtaining the required air pollution permits from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).

Today, NAACP, represented by Earthjustice and the Southern Environmental Law Center, is suing xAI for violating the Clean Air Act.

Lauren Godshall, a Senior Attorney at Earthjustice and lead attorney on the xAI case, said that when it comes to environmental issues, litigation offers advocates an effective tool that complements policy, advocacy, and grassroots organizing, and ensures enforcement at the local level.

More: https://rachelcarsoncouncil.org/when-litigation-becomes-the-last-line-of-defense/

It’s World Migratory Bird Day! Every fall, billions of birds take to the skies to migrate across North America and beyon...
10/10/2026

It’s World Migratory Bird Day! Every fall, billions of birds take to the skies to migrate across North America and beyond. Their journeys are incredible, and you can help make them a little safer.

Turning off outdoor lights at night, adding window decals and keeping cats indoors are just a few simple ways you can help protect birds during migration.

Learn more ways to support migratory birds this season: https://rachelcarsoncouncil.org/five-ways-to-support-migratory-birds-this-season/

In 1963, Rachel Carson testified before Congress about the dangers of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. At the time,...
10/09/2026

In 1963, Rachel Carson testified before Congress about the dangers of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. At the time, she was living with metastatic breast cancer, had lost her hair, and was wearing a wig. Less than a year later, she died from the disease.

Carson understood that the toxins we release into the environment affect both ecosystems and human health.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we remember Rachel Carson, her groundbreaking work, and her call to reduce toxic chemicals in our environment.

1000 Students. 16 Campuses. 1 Day of Action.In Sept., RCC Fellows and Campus Ambassadors led our first campus activation...
10/08/2026

1000 Students. 16 Campuses. 1 Day of Action.

In Sept., RCC Fellows and Campus Ambassadors led our first campus activation day for National Voter Registration Day, bringing voter education and registration resources to campuses nationwide.

This is just one example of what happens when we invest in the next generation of environmental leaders and give students the tools to turn their leadership into action.

Learn More: https://rachelcarsoncouncil.org/rccs-campus-network-mobilized-students-for-national-voter-registration-day/

Our loves to show off its tail feathers! Found in forests across the eastern United States, the Hooded Warbler is easy...
10/07/2026

Our loves to show off its tail feathers!

Found in forests across the eastern United States, the Hooded Warbler is easy to spot thanks to its bright yellow cheeks and distinctive black hood. Its tail-wagging display is one of its signature behaviors that make this forest songbird stand out.

Learn more: https://rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird-of-the-week/

We’re excited to welcome Pomona College and Pitzer College to the Rachel Carson Campus Network!Adding these two campuses...
10/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome Pomona College and Pitzer College to the Rachel Carson Campus Network!

Adding these two campuses expands our growing network of colleges and universities working to connect students with environmental education, leadership opportunities, and pathways for civic and climate engagement.

Learn more: https://rachelcarsoncouncil.org/catalyzing-climate-action-in-claremont/

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