Today, New York City lawmakers passed a bill banning single-use plastic stirrers and requiring restaurants to only provide single-use plastic straws upon request by customers. Customers will not... Read More
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration announced the approval of the first major offshore wind project in U.S. waters, which will help advance clean, renewable energy while also creating new American jobs.... Read More
Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) introduced the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act, a comprehensive bill to end illegal, unreported, and unregulated... Read More
WASHINGTON — Today, the Biden-Harris administration published a plan for the “America the Beautiful Campaign,” which outlines principles to drive the 30x30 initiative to conserve at least 30%... Read More
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
