This pro-drilling bill threatens marine life and our climate
The TAP American Energy Act would threaten ocean life with seismic blasting and require more oil and gas lease sales in our oceans and on public lands.
Oceans
Home to diverse wildlife from the smallest krill to the biggest whale, our country’s oceans — and the ecosystems they support — are worth preserving for future generations.
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Statement: Energy bill would wreak havoc on lands, waters and taxpayers
Statement: President Biden announces new monuments, policies to protect more nature
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US House passes bill to expand drilling
Biden cancels three offshore drilling lease sales
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New Life for the Ocean
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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."
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
A critical tool for beautiful oceans
The Biden administration should give future generations the opportunity to appreciate our amazing ocean for years to come
Statement: Target’s new plastic packaging goal is a step in the right direction
The Fortune 50 retailer Target announced a new goal Tuesday to reduce its use of virgin plastic 20 percent by 2025 across its own brand frequency products.
Statement: Department of Interior moves closer to monumental American conservation commitment
In an important step forward for America’s public lands and waters, the Department of Interior published a report Thursday setting out the process to protect 30 percent of U.S. lands, waters and oceans by 2030. This report follows the national commitment set out by President Joe Biden in January with his Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.