Two main energy and environment committees in the House hold climate change hearings
"Protecting our environment, taking climate change seriously, and putting the public interest first are not optional on this Committee, and that's what Democrats are going to do every day for the next two years."
The many ways to help Standing Rock
Even if you can’t show up at the wintry encampments, you can join water protectors in other ways: from calling the North Dakota governor to breaking up with your bank.
Dallas Goldtooth: The fight against DAPL is not over
“The fight against Energy Transfer Partners and its Dakota Access Pipeline is not over, nor is it an easy fight ahead.”
Biden administration protects endangered Pacific humpback whales
The rule will protect two endangered and one threatened whale populations totaling 116,098 square nautical miles of habitat protection.
DAPL Crackdown Continues With Rubber Bullets and Mace As Water Protectors Form New Front...
“We are disappointed to see that our state and congressional delegations have failed to ensure the safety and rights of the citizens engaged in peaceful protests.”
Biden administration invests in ports to strengthen American supply chains
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced an investment of more than $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects under the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
Study finds global coffee production at risk from climate change
“During any given year, climate hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, frosts and floods can each affect coffee yield.”
Industry plans thousands of miles of new gas pipelines to boost LNG exports
As coastal communities and tribes watch the infrastructure build up around them, many worry about the impact it may have on their safety, livelihoods, and culture.
US approves of expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in Gulf of...
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary will now include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing approximately a 104 square mile increase in area.
New bill aims to restore ‘common-sense’ plastic water bottle ban in national parks
The bill would allow National Park Service regional directors the discretion to implement the policy and encourages them to develop a visitor education strategy to explain the rationale for the program.