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Executive Orders Direct a Massive Expansion of Logging on Public Lands

March 5, 2025 BackgrounderUnited StatesGarett Rose

New policy directives prioritize logging industry profits over communities, wildlife, and forest ecosystems.

Introduction of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act

March 4, 2025 Press ReleaseIllinois

Representative Ann Williams and environmental and consumer advocates introduced the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (SB2473/HB3779).

Supreme Court Ruling Rolls Back Clean Water Protections, Endangering Environment and Public Health 

March 4, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

In a setback for clean water protections, the Supreme Court today invalidated EPA permitting requirements regulating water pollution, undermining the agency’s authority under the Clean Water Act to prevent pollution that harms human health and the environment.

The State of the Union is Dire

March 4, 2025 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight.

Tell J.P. Morgan to keep dirty energy out of an irreplaceable marine sanctuary!

PetitionMexico

A dangerous new proposal from Houston-based Mexico Pacific, backed by J.P. Morgan along with oil and gas giants like Shell, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil, would turn the Gulf of California—a World Heritage site—into a sacrifice zone to export climate-destroying liquified natural…

What the Saguaro LNG Project Means for Marine Wildlife

March 4, 2025 Expert BlogMexicoDr. Francine Kershaw

Teeming with unique sea creatures, the Gulf of California is a refuge we can’t afford to sacrifice to the oil and gas industry. 

After 30 Years, Biodiversity COP16.2 Delivers Hope for Vulnerable Countries

March 4, 2025 Expert BlogInternationalPaul Todd

Though more work must be done, the decision on a biodiversity finance mechanism may chart the right course to begin closing the biodiversity finance gap.

We Need NOAA Now More Than Ever

March 4, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration runs our weather service, manages our fisheries, and conducts critical climate research.

Executive Order Seeks to Accelerate Widespread Logging in Federal Forests

March 3, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at weakening environmental protections to make widespread commercial logging the guiding purpose of federal forest management.

LNG Export Projects Threaten a World Heritage Site in Mexico

March 3, 2025 ExplainerMexicoShelia Hu

Three liquefied natural gas terminals on the Gulf of California coast are the last thing this biodiversity hot spot (and the climate) needs. 

New York Must Double Down on Offshore Wind Leadership

February 28, 2025 Expert BlogNew YorkNathanael Greene

Moving ahead with contracts and ports is good for the state's economy and reliability. 

The Truth About Electric Vehicles and the Grid: Strengthening—Not Straining—Our Energy Future

February 28, 2025 Expert BlogUnited StatesBeth Hammon, Ali Lehman

EVs enhance stability, flexibility, and long-term resilience of the power grid. 

Cautious Optimism as COP16 Concludes with Key Agreements on Biodiversity Funding and Monitoring

February 28, 2025 ReactionInternational

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity concluded with cautious optimism as nations adopted new measures to track and fund efforts to halt biodiversity loss.

California Disaster Relief Should Not Come with Strings Attached

February 27, 2025 ReactionCalifornia

According to published media reports, the Trump administration is considering the unprecedented move of putting political and policy strings on federal aid in response to the devastating Los Angeles fires.

U.S. House Votes to Repeal Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters

February 27, 2025 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., United States

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J.Res.20, which would repeal updated energy efficiency standards for water heaters.