Euphoria: Big Public Lands Bill Passes Senate, But Toxic Provisions Remain
In a rare bipartisan moment, especially for our environment, the Senate passed the largest public lands bill in a decade by 92-8! There’s a lot to love in the bill, but some toxic provisions should be removed by the House.
Policy & Trends
Climate Denial Is Now US Policy
Trump’s move to cleanse the US of climate regulations not only ignores the “energy boom”
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Climate Change
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Renewable Energy & Efficiency
US Emissions Rise Again, Corporations Buy Record Amounts of Renewables
After 8 years of dropping greenhouse gas emissions in the US, they are rising again.
Trump’s Backward Stance on Climate Ignites Cities, States
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Green Building
Green Buildings Propel 2 Million Jobs
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Organic Food & Agriculture
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New Green Technologies
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Corporate Sustainability
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Transportation
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Fossil Fuels
Maryland Bans Fracking, As Activists Fight 9000 Miles of New Pipelines
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Natural Resources & Wildlife
Euphoria: Big Public Lands Bill Passes Senate, But Toxic Provisions Remain
In a rare bipartisan moment, especially for our environment, the Senate passed the largest public
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