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Give bees a chance

Tell Congress to ban the use of bee-killing pesticides in wildlife refuges

Environment America to defend key energy efficiency standards in court

The Trump administration's rollback of energy-saving lightbulb efficiency standards isn't just a bad idea. It's also illegal.

U.S. House passes three sweeping public lands bills

Grand Canyon, other public lands would earn greater protection under bills passed by the House.

More than 230 mayors call on Congress to extend solar credits

Mayors from both parties are calling on Congress to extend the investment tax credit, which allows customers to save 30 percent on new solar installation costs. 

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News Release | Environment America

National coalition of 300 mayors unite in call for a solar energy future

Mayors representing 300 cities across the U.S. have signed on to a letter, released today by Environment America Research & Policy Center, calling for a future powered by more clean renewable solar power. The group of “Mayors for Solar Energy” committed to this cause is bipartisan and represents cities of all sizes spanning all 50 states.

News Release | Environment America

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth sets zero carbon emissions goal for 2050

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth today demonstrated its commitment to protecting the environment by vowing to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

News Release | Environment America

Environmental groups urge Congress back to the table on PFAS

Two major environmental organizations are calling on Congress today to come back to the negotiating table to protect the public from toxic “forever chemicals.” Environment America and the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) denounced the recent decision by lawmakers to 

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Portsmouth and polystyrene: What smaller communities bring to the fight against foam

Portsmouth became the first town in New Hampshire to ban foam cups and takeout containers. The city council’s unanimous vote not only made me proud of my home state but also led me to reflect on what it means to be a New Hampshire resident. 

Report | Environment America Research & Policy Center

Offshore Drilling, Onshore Damage

The environmental dangers posed by offshore oil spills, such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, are well known. The damage to the environment, communities and public health from the onshore infrastructure needed to support offshore drilling is less well known, but no less real.

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Bruce Speight, 1974-2019

Along with his family and friends, as well as other environmental and public interest advocates, the Environment America community is mourning the passing of State Directorour colleagueour Washington state director Bruce Speight, who died on September 20. A remembrance of Bruce’s life and work.A remembrance of Bruce’s life and work.A remembrance of Bruce’s life and work.