U.S. District Court judge revokes historic oil and gas leases in the Gulf
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Statement: NOAA moves to protect California coast’s marine life, cultural heritage
Statement: Biden administration will make historic commitments to protecting America’s natural heritage
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New dashboard finds US wind, solar tripled over past decade
In 2021, America produced three times as much renewable electricity from the sun and the wind as in 2012.
New report: California could meet entire electricity demand with offshore wind
SACRAMENTO -A new report released Thursday by Environment California Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group titled, Offshore Wind for America, examines U.S. offshore wind potential by both coastal region and by state, while documenting the status of existing projects and technological advances. California could provide 157% of 2019 electricity usage with offshore wind alone. For projections of 2050 electricity demand, the report assumes that U.S. buildings, industry and transportation will all be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels by mid-century.
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Statement: Central California coast still in the running for permanent protection
From Point Conception to Cambria, a large portion of California’s coastline moved past a roadblock and remains in the running to receive permanent protection.