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Cars are about to get 3 billion tons cleaner

The next new car or light-duty truck you buy is likely to contribute less to global warming.

Gov. Cooper defends local governments' right to choose clean energy

In a victory for renewable energy, legislation that would have held up North Carolina's transition to clean, electrified buildings has been rejected.

EPA takes steps to curb methane emissions

A new rule could keep 41 million tons of methane out of our environment in the coming years.  

Renewables on the Rise

Our report highlights the rapid growth of renewables, electric vehicles and other building blocks of a clean energy future.

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act moves country one step closer to protecting fish and wildlife

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773) on Wednesday. Introduced by lead sponsors Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan and Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, the bill would provide funding to every state, territory and the District of Columbia to proactively conserve more than 12,000 at-risk fish and wildlife species.

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Home improvement retailers can help save our forests

The Home Depot should ensure that its wood from the boreal and other forests is harvested sustainably; doing so may set a trend for others

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Let's explore the Tongass together

With you by our side, we’re working to give the Tongass the gift of protection from logging and development. Let’s explore the forest we’re trying to save:

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Senator Jeff Merkley on protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

One of the Arctic Refuge’s most passionate supporters explains why protecting this wildlife haven is so important

Report | Environment America Research & Policy Center

Progress Report: President Biden’s First Year

Following years of rollbacks, President Joe Biden began his term nearly a year ago amidst unprecedented environmental and public health challenges. Despite these obstacles, his administration has made significant strides toward restoring lost environmental protections and confronting daunting threats to our climate and public health, according to a new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund. 

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.