Expert Blogs

The Trump administration is proposing to strip away multiple critical protections, weakening financial, environmental, and public accountability for the oil and gas industry. 

The data center pressures seen in the United States and Europe are likely to spread as digital infrastructure expands worldwide. Countries need guardrails to avoid fossil lock-in, protect communities, and keep costs from rising.

Canada’s new nature strategy will only succeed if political will, Indigenous leadership, and long‑term financing translate its bold vision into coordinated, enforceable action.

Two years ago, BLM modernized its strategies for conserving water, wildlife, and other natural resources—the Trump administration is jettisoning them to advance its dirty energy program.

This is why Amigo LNG is the wrong fit for the Gulf of California.

From aggressively expanding offshore drilling to reversing protections for U.S. coasts, waters, and wildlife, pro-polluters are putting the country at greater risk of the next catastrophic oil spill.

Calling the decision a major step forward, project opponents hail the end of one of three major liquefied natural gas terminals threatening the iconic biodiversity of the Gulf of California.

Getting all the lead service lines out is complicated, but it is worth it and necessary for the viability of its future.

As more and more of our forests face threats from industry and the Trump administration, it’s critical to protect the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

SB26-065, the SEED Act, would reduce the number one source of neonic pesticide pollution in the state by eliminating unnecessary seed coatings.

State leaders can address major water affordability challenges by protecting financially vulnerable customers, ensuring transparency, and providing dedicated state funding for water infrastructure. 

There is a very clear need to invest in lead pipe replacement in the state, and the budget should do just that.  

Despite some bad behavior at COP20, the United States may have outlined what needs to happen if we are to successfully halt international trade in endangered species.

Such a move would increase government subsidies to fossil fuel companies while threatening wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and people's health.

Up to $13.6 billion is available from settlements, but key actions to claim funds must be taken by January 1, June 30, and July 30 in 2026.

A new report shows that the true costs of plastic are far more than what you see on the price tag.

The outcomes from this international forum have set the stage for continued momentum for nature in a changing world, but there needs to be a greater sense of urgency for governments to take action for the planet and its people.