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Chaco Canyon may be kept free from nearby drilling for another 20 years

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a plan to spare the historical and ecological gem for another 20 years. 

Solar on Superstores

Find out how big roofs could mean big potential for renewable energy.

Cars are about to get 3 billion tons cleaner

The next new car or light-duty truck you buy is likely to contribute less to global warming.

Environment America Research & Policy Center calls on UPS to electrify its fleet

UPS delivers 25 million items every day that come with a side of unhealthy air pollution and a warmer climate. 

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The American bumblebee is on the decline

In the past two decades, American bumblebee populations have dropped by 90%. If the decline of bees like this native pollinator isn't halted, plants and ecosystems across the country will suffer.

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A new year’s shareholder resolution to protect our planet

At Costco’s annual meeting, 69.9% of participating shareholders voted to accelerate reduction of Costco’s carbon emissions, despite the board’s recommendation to the contrary

News Release | Environment America

Environment America submits nearly 16,000 comments in support of restoring protections for Tongass National Forest

With the comment period for a proposal to protect 9.2 million acres of Tongass National Forest ending Monday, Environment America submitted 15,941 comments to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) as part of a national effort which generated more than 100,000 comments in favor of protection. I

News Release | Environment America

Shareholders call on Whole Foods to eliminate single-use plastic packaging

Grocery stores like Whole Foods have a major part to play in the fight against plastic pollution.

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One of the worst years for manatees ever

The end of 2021 marks one of the grimmest years for Florida manatees. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, nearly 1,000 manatees have died this year. That's more than double the five-year annual average.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.