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Cars are about to get 3 billion tons cleaner

The next new car or light-duty truck you buy is likely to contribute less to global warming.

EPA takes steps to curb methane emissions

A new rule could keep 41 million tons of methane out of our environment in the coming years.  

Renewables on the Rise

Our report highlights the rapid growth of renewables, electric vehicles and other building blocks of a clean energy future.

After 30,000 call for regulation, EPA takes step to prevent PFAS pollution

PFAS chemicals are toxic. This hasn’t stopped polluters from dumping them into our waters. 

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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New Report: President Biden’s first year in office marks progress on numerous environmental fronts

Following years of rollbacks, President Joe Biden began his term nearly a year ago amidst unprecedented environmental and public health challenges. Despite these obstacles, his administration has made significant strides toward restoring lost environmental protections and confronting daunting threats to our climate and public health, according to a new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

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“America the Beautiful"

Public comment delivered by Public Lands Campaign Director, Ellen Montgomery

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Senator Jeff Merkley on protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

One of the Arctic Refuge’s most passionate supporters explains why protecting this wildlife haven is so important

Report | Environment America Research & Policy Center

Progress Report: President Biden’s First Year

Following years of rollbacks, President Joe Biden began his term nearly a year ago amidst unprecedented environmental and public health challenges. Despite these obstacles, his administration has made significant strides toward restoring lost environmental protections and confronting daunting threats to our climate and public health, according to a new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund. 

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10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic

The national chain prides itself on being a green grocer, but is falling short. Here are 10 steps that Whole Foods should take to be more sustainable in the new year.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.