Earthworks Presents Damning Evidence Against Oil and Gas Extraction in Chaco

Earthworks’ Kendra Pinto submitted testimony and evidence of pollution harm to the House subcommittee Energy and Mineral Resources on Wednesday, July 12th opposing efforts to re-open Chaco for oil and gas extraction.

Why Updating EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program is Vital

Earthworks has long objected to the accuracy of public pollution data that oil and gas companies report. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agrees that data collection needs a fix. Read More

Plans to Dredge Texas Bay Stirs Up Concerns

The US Army Corps wants to dredge a 22-mile channel in Matagorda and Lavaca Bay, Texas, for oil exports. This may disturb mercury-contaminated sediment and harm local fishing and recreation. Public comments are accepted. Take Action!

Biden Celebrates Historic Victory

Earthworks joined friends and colleagues at the White House Rose Garden to celebrate the Biden administration’s conservation achievements, featuring protections for Alaska’s Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine. Read More

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