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
Fossil fuel pollution
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
Republican senators urge leadership to keep clean energy tax credits
Solar power nation’s second-largest electricity source for 5 hours
What You Can Do
Tell your U.S. representative: Public lands shouldn’t be pawned off to the highest bidder
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We are the environment, we do not stand apart from it, it’s our legacy. I want people to realize that not everyone has to speak at a protest, or sit in a lawmaker’s office, or donate $1 million to the cause of saving our environment. Meet movements where you're at now, and go from there.Ken Winship, Member, Environment Maine
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Solar and wind surpassed coal in 2024
New data shows impressive growth of renewables, driven largely by solar and battery storage
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.