From Wisconsin to Capetown: The first International Plastic Pellet Count
In May, Environment America Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and our partners organized the first International Plastic Pellet Count.
The Latest
Rescinding the Roadless Rule is an attack on America’s future
Arctic “special areas” deserve protection from drilling
Updates
It’s time to defend our wild forests
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Diverse industries support ENERGY STAR program
U.S. adds record amount of battery energy storage in first three months of 2025
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Resource guide for 2025 UN Ocean Conference coverage
Our Kelsey Lamp and Laura Deehan are at the UN Oceans Conference. And we work on oceanic concerns from pollution to marine life all year-round.
New study: Shading from solar arrays can help grasslands survive hot dry summers
Grasslands in arid and semi-arid regions could benefit from favorable conditions under and around solar arrays
Investments in renewable energy and efficiency outpace fossil fuels
In 2025, global investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency will top investments in fossil fuels, per a new report.
RELEASE: Discover the whales living off California’s coast
OAKLAND, Calif. – California’s coastal waters are home to 15 individual whale species, but their populations face significant threats from human activities. Environment California Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group’s new interactive map, released Thursday, provides a user-friendly platform for Californians to explore which whales live in the state’s marine environment and the human threats to each species’ population.
Solar energy on the rise in America
Utility-scale solar posts record growth in 2024; projected to supply most of the nation's increase in electricity generation in 2025 and 2026
Voices
David’s clean energy transition made his home safer
Lynda ditched gas in her home and never looked back
