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.
The Latest on Oceans
Statement: Energy bill would wreak havoc on lands, waters and taxpayers
The whales of the Gulf of Mexico
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More than 1.5 million acres of the Gulf of Mexico leased for oil and gas
US House passes bill to expand drilling
Strengthening safeguards for our ocean sanctuaries
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New Life for the Ocean
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Progress Report: President Biden’s First Year
Comments in Response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Request for Interest in Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf
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The Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Protect the Texas Coast
How the IRA can help Texas improve coastal resilience by using green infrastructure projects
Impacts of oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
How bad are upcoming oil leases for the Gulf of Mexico?
Statement: House bill doubles down on oil drilling
Congress is considering the Strategic Production Response Act, which would require more oil drilling on federal lands and in our oceans.
Six ways Congress should protect the environment in 2023
Environment America welcomed new members of Congress to D.C. on January 3 and asked them to save the bees, advance clean energy and more.
The best ways that we can protect the environment in 2023
Our wildlife and wild places still face threats for the coming year — but we have big plans to protect our planet.