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The Biden Administration Protects Millions of Acres of Arctic Alaska

Latest NewsAlaskaJenny Shalant
The new Special Areas Rule in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska could boost biodiversity and empower Indigenous Peoples to defend the lands they’ve relied on for generations.
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“Forever Chemicals” Called PFAS Show Up in Your Food, Clothes, and Home

ExplainerUnited StatesMolly M. Ginty, Courtney Lindwall
These toxic chemicals are so common in consumer products and manufacturing that they’re everywhere—including inside our bodies.
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In Planning for Climate Change, Native Americans Draw on the Past

ExplainerUnited States, CanadaTim Vanderpool
Across North America, Indigenous tribes and nations are consulting their traditional ecological knowledge to help prepare for a warming world.

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Climate Science Is Not Mythology

Expert BlogRhea Suh
Trump and the GOP Congress are obsessed with undermining the climate crisis and the science behind it. This will cost us our future.

Unseen No More

Expert BlogRhea Suh
For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to become more visible in the environmental space, we need to challenge assumptions about what it means to be American and build a movement strengthened by solidarity.

Pelosi Brings Climate Leadership to the House

Expert BlogRhea Suh
By passing the Climate Action Now Act, the House has signaled that it will not allow Washington to continue to ignore the greatest environmental crisis of our generation—and future generations.

Moved and Motivated by the Women of the World

Expert BlogRhea Suh
The chance to meet with women from all walks of life during a recent trip to India inspired me beyond expectations—and continues to on this International Women’s Day.

It’s Time for Washington to Act on Climate

Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

As Senate Democrats show unity in the call for climate action, it’s time for others to follow their lead to tackle the greatest environmental crisis we face today.

A New Call to National Climate Action

Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

With the 116th Congress, we now have renewed hope in a legislative branch that is ready to tackle the greatest global threat of our time.

It’s Time for Ryan Zinke to Go

Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

The Interior Department secretary has failed abysmally to provide the leadership we need to protect our public lands and waters.

Toward a More Perfect Representation

Expert BlogRhea Suh
Come January, America will have a new set of female leaders in government who are poised to make progress on climate and the environment for all Americans.

A Historic Vote and the Way Forward

Expert BlogUnited StatesRhea Suh

In a record turnout for a midterm election, voters issued powerful rebuke of Trump’s reckless presidency. Now it’s time for leaders to step up and carry out the people’s will to protect our environment and health.