Here are Biden’s day one actions on the climate and environment
Hours after his inauguration, Biden signed a total of 17 executive orders, memorandums and proclamations.
President Biden rescinds Keystone XL ‘presidential permit’
Many critics believe that President Biden's immediate action against Keystone XL will kill the controversial pipeline once and for all.
Restoring our water systems should be top priority for Biden administration
Healthy rivers can no longer be separated into the “nice-to-have” column of environmental progress.
Climate change contributed to more than 70 natural disasters since 2015
Biden has pledged to make climate change and environmental justice a priority. Soon we’ll have a clearer picture of how his administration plans to tackle these intractable problems.
Joe Biden canceled Keystone XL. Indigenous leaders demand the same for the Dakota Access...
“The best thing that he can do is drop the appeals to this and stop the oil from flowing now.”
Keystone XL pipeline canceled. Here’s what it means for the future fight against fossil...
“Rescinding KXL’s permit is a promising early signal that the new administration is listening to our concerns and will take issues of climate and Indigenous justice seriously. We have to insist that it not stop there.”
Mexico contemplates use of GMO corn in animal feed
Mexico is currently the biggest foreign market for U.S. GMO yellow corn.
Federal court tosses Trump’s clean power plan replacement
“Today’s decision is the perfect Inauguration Day present for America.”
Washington denies permits for massive fracked gas-to-methanol refinery
“Today’s science-based decision helps ensure Washington’s promise of a livable planet for generations to come.”
Biden expected to cancel Keystone XL pipeline on day one of presidency
“This decision to halt the Keystone XL pipeline on day one in office sets a precedent that all permitting decisions must pass a climate test and respect Indigenous rights.”