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In a victory for marine life, climate, Biden administration cancels three oil leases in ocean waters
WASHINGTON – Taking action to protect ocean wildlife and U.S. coasts, the Biden administration on Wednesday ditched plans for three offshore oil and gas lease sales.
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The Biden administration should give future generations the opportunity to appreciate our amazing ocean for years to come
New report: 328 beaches nationwide were potentially unsafe for swimming on at least a quarter of days tested
With millions of Americans returning to the beach this summer, a new report warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming.
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.
New report delivers national infrastructure path to cleaner water
Bold investment can stop sewage overflows and help make America’s waterways safe again, according to a new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center. Entitled A Path to Cleaner Water, the study comes out as Congress negotiates water infrastructure funding for the coming fiscal year as part of the federal budget.