Arctic “special areas” deserves protection from drilling
There’s important wildlife habitat in the Western Arctic, also called the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). 13 million acres could lose protection
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Oil spills and fossil fuel pollution threaten our health, devastate ecosystems and contribute to global warming.
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More of our ocean wildlife spared from drilling
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Walmart is investing in 31 community solar projects
Solar power nation’s second-largest electricity source for 5 hours
Solar and wind surpassed coal in 2024
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There were 27 major climate-related disasters in the U.S. in 2024
That’s the second-highest number on record— in 2023 there were 28.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Thousands petition White House to act on efficiency standards
Updated appliance efficiency standards could reduce pollution equivalent to taking 74 gas fired power plants offline.
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Efficiency standards that take effect in 2029 will reduce pollution and save families on energy bills.
Electric and hybrid vehicle sales set new record
More than one in five light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024 was a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery-powered EV.