U.S. District Court judge revokes historic oil and gas leases in the Gulf
This could be the beginning of the end of offshore drilling
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Statement: US Postal Service’s electric vehicle purchases will help deliver a cleaner future
Statement: United Nations agree to framework for historic treaty to reduce global plastic pollution
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Funding bill to ban fishing gear known to catch sea turtles, dolphins and more
New interactive dashboard documents renewable energy growth
VICTORY: Florida’s Oculina coral will stay protected
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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.
Statement: PIRG, Environment America welcome Coca-Cola’s commitment to reuse
"Whales, sea turtles, birds and countless other animals are needlessly choking on and dying from microplastics from single-use products like beverage containers. We're pleased to see Coca-Cola's announcement today to say ‘Yes’ to reusable alternatives to single-use plastic."
Victory for Nature: Monuments Restored
President Biden delivers a major conservation win, a thrill to all who worked on this
Statement: Tampa takes huge step by adopting 100 percent renewable energy resolution
TAMPA -- The Tampa City Council voted 6 to 1 on Thursday to adopt a resolution in support of repowering the city with 100 percent renewable energy by 2035. Tampa joins eleven other cities in Florida and 180 cities across the country in taking action on climate change with bold commitments to renewable energy.
Statement: Biden administration will make historic commitments to protecting America’s natural heritage
WASHINGTON -- As part of an executive order, President Joe Biden is expected to announce Wednesday a stop on all new drilling in public lands and waters. The president will also set a goal of protecting 30 percent of U.S. lands and oceans by the year 2030.