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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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How New Mexico Can Move Forward on Climate and a Just Transition

Expert BlogNew MexicoNoah Long, Alexis Mena
The bottom line is that, without significant new action, the state will not meet its targets to cut emissions and will not protect New Mexican communities from the clear, present, and increasing consequences of climate change.

New Analysis: The 3 Pillars Will Support Large Hydrogen Deployment

Expert BlogUnited StatesRachel Fakhry
New study finds that clean hydrogen deployment under the 3 pillars is nearly identical compared to loose rules, while avoiding huge amounts of carbon pollution. This crumbles claims that the 3 pillars will kill the industry in the crib.

Climate Justice on Juneteenth

Expert BlogNew York CityIrene Nielson, Dr. Sabrina Johnson
Honoring Juneteenth requires us to apply commitment and creativity to directing today's unprecedented federal investments toward repairing past harms.

Affordable Housing Briefing Featuring Dan Solomon

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Sabrina Johnson
Discriminatory and exclusionary policies have led to deep disparities in housing for marginalized communities throughout the United States. Architect Dan Solomon explains how improved building policies can lead to housing justice.

Want to Save the Planet? Save the Bus

Expert BlogCalifornia, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose (California)Zak Accuardi

California's leaders have an opportunity to lead on clean transportation by prioritizing public transit—but the bus is leaving the station soon.