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Environment North Carolina urges Gov. Cooper to act on climate

For newly re-elected Gov. Roy Cooper, congratulations were quickly followed by pleas for climate action. 

Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia partner to promote offshore wind power

Through teamwork and collaboration, three states are providing hope for a clean energy future.

Renewables on the Rise

Clean energy is sweeping across America and is poised for more dramatic growth in the coming years.

Plastic 'nurdles' are filling our oceans — but this bill would hold plastics companies accountable

They're tiny pellets used to make most plastic products, and about 9,200 truck loads of them end up in our oceans each year. 

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News Release | Environment America

Environment America and partners file lawsuit to protect clean air

Environment America, along with ten other public interest organizations, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit opposing the Trump administration’s unlawful decision to bypass updating the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5).

News Release | Environment America

Statement: President Biden expected to cancel Keystone XL pipeline permit

President Joe Biden is expected to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline upon taking office, according to media reports. This order would override President Donald Trump’s attempts to speed up developmentof the pipeline, and it would put an end to construction efforts on the project. If completed, the pipeline would have disrupted sensitive ecosystems.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Introduction of Roadless Area Conservation Act is a key step to safeguarding America’s wild spaces

 Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington and Reps. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Diana DeGette of Colorado introduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021 Tuesday with 15 Senate cosponsors and 60 House co-sponsors. This new act would reinforce the 2001 Roadless Rule, which was enacted as a federal regulation by the Clinton administration 20 years ago today.

Blog Post

A New Year’s resolution for Procter & Gamble: turn your promises into commitments

The consumer goods giant continues to make irresponsible use of the world’s forests.

Blog Post

Drilling in the Arctic is a terrible idea. Let’s stop before we start.

Drilling in the Arctic was always a bad idea, and it is only getting worse. Though the first lease sale of land in the Arctic National Wildlife refuge was a complete failure, we need to prevent any future sales and make sure the entire refuge is fully protected from any future development.

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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.