Media Statements
Statement: New bill will tackle large threat posed by tiny plastics
An estimated ten trillion pellets enter oceans each year
Statement: Oil sheen off the coast of Orange County
Latest reminder of dirty, dangerous drilling
Statement: Spending deal spares whales, clean energy rebates
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and fund key environmental programs.
Statement: Second young right whale dead in a month
More devastating news for the critically endangered species
Statement: Biden administration reins in deadly air pollution
New limits on soot will save thousands of lives
House committee approves bills to weaken clean water protections
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to approve six bills on Wednesday that would roll back clean water protections -- including one that would allow facilities to release PFAS and other chemicals into waterways, even if those pollutants are not listed in their permits.
STATEMENT: Beached right whale reportedly found dead in Martha’s Vineyard
Whale in region where boat strikes, fishing rope entanglements, are common
STATEMENT: U.S. Forest Service cancels permit for Uinta rail project
Rail line would have fragmented animal habitats and endangered Colorado River
Refrigerator standards set to cut energy waste
New efficiency rules will take effect 2029