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Closing the Gap to Protect Illinois Wetlands

April 15, 2024 Expert BlogIllinoisBecky Hammer

A bill to protect Illinois’ remaining wetlands is moving forward in the state legislature, seeking to close a regulatory gap created by the Supreme Court.

Poll: People Want Action on Plastics for Health and Wildlife

April 15, 2024 Expert BlogInternational, Canada, United States, Ohio, PennsylvaniaDaniel Rosenberg

New poll results show overwhelming public support for government action to address the plastic crisis, including a strong global plastics treaty.

The Heat Is On During India’s 2024 General Elections

April 15, 2024 Expert BlogIndiaDr. Vijay Limaye

Millions of people will be contending with dangerous temperatures over the coming weeks as they cast their ballots.

Calling New York to Break Up with Toxic PFAS This Earth Day

April 15, 2024 Expert BlogNew YorkKate Donovan

New York Legislature has a real opportunity to address upstream sources of PFAS contamination.

The Blake Plateau: A Southern Treasure

April 15, 2024 Fact SheetUnited StatesDr. Lisa Suatoni

BOEM Announces New Rule Governing Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing

April 15, 2024 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a new rule updating financial assurances for offshore oil and gas decommissioning.

Polling on the International Plastics Treaty

April 15, 2024 PollingUnited States, Ohio, Pennsylvania

How the U.S. Can Still Meet Its Global Climate Finance Pledges

April 15, 2024 Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalJoe Thwaites

There is still a narrow pathway for the Biden Administration to deliver on its international climate finance pledges

Communities, Conservation, and Climate Win: BLM Finalizes O&G Rule

April 13, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesJosh Axelrod

The Bureau of Land Management finalized its onshore oil and gas rule to hold industry accountable for cleanup, limit speculation, and improve taxpayer returns.

Environmental Groups React to Final Rule for Oil and Gas Leasing on Federal Lands

April 12, 2024 Press ReleaseWest

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today finalized its updated rule governing oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands. The rules will apply to the hundreds of millions of acres of public lands that remain open to oil…

Southeast at a Crossroads: Bad Gas Bet or Clean Energy Boon?

April 11, 2024 Expert BlogUnited StatesJackson Morris, Luis Martinez

The Southeast is facing a spike in electric load growth projections. Utilities are proposing a massive gas buildout to meet it—we can do better.

White House Announces Modernized Leasing Rule To Support Green Energy Development

April 11, 2024 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON — The Biden Administration announced a new rule that reforms public land leasing to assist in the expansion of green energy production while protecting delicate ecosystems and communities.

Study: EV Efficiency Improvements Can Reduce Future Electric Infrastructure and Consumer Costs

April 10, 2024 Press ReleaseUnited States

PALO ALTO, CA - In a joint study issued today, EPRI and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) found that electric vehicle (EV) efficiency improvements have the potential to significantly reduce future electric infrastructure buildout, energy usage, and consumer costs over…

EPA Restricts Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found In Drinking Water

April 10, 2024 Press ReleaseUnited States

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restricted six toxic PFAS chemicals found in drinking water today, the first time the agency has regulated these ubiquitous "forever chemicals" in water.

Reports of Sickening Water Conditions at Pontiac, Illinois Prison

April 9, 2024 Expert BlogIllinoisIhab Mikati, Sahana Rao

People imprisoned in Pontiac report using makeshift filters to protect themselves from water that is often described as oily, swampy, and brown or black.