STATEMENT: New bill could mean more bees and butterflies in the skies Save the bees STATEMENT: New bill could mean more bees and butterflies in the skies Bipartisan lawmakers introduce native plants bill Media Statements ● February 24, 2025
STATEMENT: New bills in Congress would help Americans know when waters are safe for swimming Clean water STATEMENT: New bills in Congress would help Americans know when waters are safe for swimming New bipartisan bills in Congress would help the public know when the water is safe for swimming at their favorite beach. Media Statements ● February 21, 2025
STATEMENT: Department of Energy awards $74 million to Alaska for the Home Efficiency Rebates and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs Energy efficiency STATEMENT: Department of Energy awards $74 million to Alaska for the Home Efficiency Rebates and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs Funds will go to weatherize, electrify, and improve the efficiency of Alaskans’ homes Media Statements ● January 17, 2025
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI Clean energy STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections Media Statements ● January 14, 2025
Statement: California monument designations a win for wildlife, nature Wildlife & wild places Statement: California monument designations a win for wildlife, nature More than 800,000 acres of federal land now free from exploitation, degradation Media Statements ● January 7, 2025
STATEMENT: Biden administration moves to expand Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge Wildlife & wild places STATEMENT: Biden administration moves to expand Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge Extending refuge boundaries could protect wildlife, water from development and pollution Media Statements ● January 3, 2025
STATEMENT: Biden administration moves to protect Nevada’s Ruby Mountains Wildlife & wild places STATEMENT: Biden administration moves to protect Nevada’s Ruby Mountains Forest Service and Interior Department initiate a 20-year ban on new mining Media Statements ● December 30, 2024
STATEMENT: Third right whale this month reportedly entangled in fishing gear Oceans STATEMENT: Third right whale this month reportedly entangled in fishing gear Two of the whales spotted off NC, Mass. coasts expected to die because of entanglement Media Statements ● December 23, 2024
STATEMENT: West Coast whale entanglements reach a 6-year high Oceans STATEMENT: West Coast whale entanglements reach a 6-year high NOAA statistics show need to protect whales; ropeless gear a prudent solution Media Statements ● December 19, 2024
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI Energy efficiency 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 Media Statements ● December 19, 2024