Rebecca Loomis
Project Attorney, Nature
Rebecca Loomis promotes ocean health by working to prevent offshore fossil fuel development and advance responsible offshore renewable energy. She was previously a legal fellow through a joint program between NRDC and Yale Law School. Loomis graduated from Wesleyan University before going on to receive her JD from Yale Law School and a master's in environmental management from the Yale School of the Environment. She is based in NRDC's New York office.
This website provides general information, not legal advice. If you need legal help, please consult a lawyer in your state. Rebecca Loomis does not hold themself out as a specialist in a particular area of law or law practice.
Areas of Work
Ocean
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Industry Bids on 1.7 Million Acres for New Offshore Drilling
Expert BlogTexas, Louisiana, Mississippi, AlabamaRebecca Loomis
BOEM's offshore oil and gas lease sale offered nearly 73 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico to the fossil fuel industry.
Yet Another Oil Spill Hits the Gulf of Mexico
Expert BlogLouisianaRebecca Loomis, Valerie Cleland
The largest Gulf oil spill since Deepwater Horizon highlights the inherent risks of offshore drilling to coastal communities and marine ecosystems.
Holding BOEM Accountable for Offshore Leasing Reform
Expert BlogTexas, Louisiana, Mississippi, AlabamaRebecca Loomis
New offshore leasing proposed by BOEM would cause unacceptable harm to our climate, ocean, and Gulf communities. But agency reforms can help lessen the impacts.
Resources
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The 2024–2029 Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan: Implications for Climate Change, the Ocean, Environmental Justice, and U.S. Energy Supplies
Fact SheetUnited StatesValerie Cleland, Rebecca Loomis