Only about 50 critically endangered Rice's whales remain — threatened by oil and gas development, habitat loss and degradation, ocean noise pollution, and vessel strikes, all exacerbated by climate change. We must act immediately, and decisively, if we have any chance of saving them.

With their habitat currently in the oil industry's crosshairs, time is running out to take action for one of the most endangered whales on the planet.

Right now is our best chance to compel the Biden administration to protect critical habitat for the Rice's whale before we lose these great whales to extinction. But we only have a few days left to make our voices heard.

Submit your public comment to protect critically endangered Rice's whales and help bring this species back from the brink.

Transportation is the largest source of climate pollution in the U.S. and a major source of other harmful pollutants that significantly impact public health.

Right now we have an important opportunity to push the Biden administration to finalize strong standards that would significantly cut carbon emissions and harmful air pollution, increase fuel efficiency standards, and reduce fuel use — but there are only DAYS left to take action. Please, join us in making one last push for clean vehicles.

LAST CHANCE to make your voice heard! Urge the Biden administration to finalize the strongest possible clean vehicle standards.

• EPA Ensures States, Tribes Can Protect Their Waterways from Harm: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule that will restore the ability of states and authorized Tribes to weigh in on federally permitted projects that could pollute or harm their waters. Read more >
• California Victory: Orphan Wells Bill Advances One Step Closer to Governor Newsom's Desk: California's senate has approved AB 1167, a bill called the Orphan Well Prevention Act, which is designed to intervene before oil wells become "orphaned" and set standards for cleanup. The bill heads next to the California Assembly. Read more >
• Frontline Communities Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Local Priorities: You've probably heard of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest climate investment in U.S. history. Did you know that the IRA also offers major opportunities to community-based organizations to get involved? Learn more about how to make a difference for our climate locally with IRA investments. Read more >

• Tell President Biden & Congress: Summer Heat Emergency Shows Climate Action Can't Wait: Temperature records nationwide were smashed this summer, further proof that climate change is heating up the planet — and fast. Tell President Biden and Congress to redouble efforts to enact game-changing climate action now. Take action >
• Stop Toxic Pesticides from Decimating Pollinators: The EPA is conducting a once-every-fifteen-year review of bee-killing neonic pesticides and needs to hear from the public that these chemicals are unsafe to use. It's time we act to save pollinators and the web of life they sustain. Take action >
• Support Climate-Friendly Agriculture in the Farm Bill: The federal Farm Bill influences every step in the food chain in the United States, from seed to plate. Congress must act to protect our climate, enhance biodiversity, and build healthier and more resilient communities. Take action >

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