Statement: President Biden announces new monuments, policies to protect more nature
Avi Kwa Ame, Castner Range designations mark progress toward land protection goals
Media Statements
Statement: Biden administration proposes offshore wind in Gulf
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed the first-ever offshore wind power generation lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, following first-ever sales off the coast of California in late 2022.
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming
Statement: House bill doubles down on oil drilling
Congress is considering the Strategic Production Response Act, which would require more oil drilling on federal lands and in our oceans.
Statement: Gov. Newsom’s proposed budget cuts environment, climate programs
Facing a $22.5 billion deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday unveiled his 2023-2024 budget, which proposes cutting $6 billion in investments to stave off the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
Statement: Thousands of lives at stake in new soot proposal
A strong soot rule would deliver cleaner air.
Statement: Senate rejects amendment that would speed approval of polluting projects
The legislation from Sen. Manchin would have weakened environmental protections under NEPA.
STATEMENT: California utility commission votes for damaging rooftop solar decision
CPUC votes to cut California’s solar incentives, threatening clean energy progress
STATEMENT: Biden administration announces first-ever national building performance standard
Building performance standards will spur federal buildings to use fewer fossil fuels, become more energy-efficient
STATEMENT: First offshore wind lease sale off US’ Pacific coast
Government will allow businesses to build, operate wind turbines in California’s coastal waters