Scientists recently discovered the extent of toxic DDT contamination occurring in the deep ocean off Los Angeles from historic dumping is far greater than previously thought, with new... Read More
o the extent consistent with applicable law,” to pause new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters “pending completion of a comprehensive review and reconsideration of Federal oil and gas permitting and leasing practices in light of the Secretary of the Interior’s broad stewardship responsibilities over the public lands and in offshore waters, including potential climate and other impacts.” The pause provides a chance for the Department of the Interior to ensure the federal oil and gas program serves the public interest and restores balance on America’s public lands to benefit current and future generations.
Today, the New York Senate passed a bill that will prohibit hotels from providing small plastic bottles containing personal care products. The bill, which was also passed by... Read More
Today, President Biden announced the nomination of several officials, including Monica Medina to the post of assistant secretary for the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International... Read More
This week the Biden administration designated more than 154,500 square miles in the U.S. Pacific as critical habitat for three distinct populations of threatened and endangered humpback whales.... Read More
WASHINGTON – A bill (H.R. 2811) that would ban the buying and selling of shark fins in the United States was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today... Read More
On Thursday, Maryland lawmakers passed HB391/S716, banning intentional balloon releases statewide. If the bill becomes law, Maryland will be the sixth state in the country to enact legislation... Read More
