In this issue: The shrinking Great Salt Lake, what these Supreme Court cases mean for our health and the environment, how a cold Alaska city has become a heat pump hub, getting lead out of our drinking water, and more.

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

We’re suing to save the Great Salt Lake from going to dust

The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and an iconic American ecosystem. It provides habitat for millions of migratory birds and supports a variety of industries. And if the lake goes dry, it could threaten human health for generations. Read more: [link removed]

What these Supreme Court cases mean for our health and the environment

The outcome of the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce cases currently in front of the Supreme Court could weaken the role of government agencies, and remove regulations that prevent companies from overfishing. Read more: [link removed]

How our fight for four species helped save the Sierra Nevada

The mountain yellow-legged frog has made an incredible comeback after being listed for protections under the Endangered Species Act in 2014. It’s an amazing story of both ecological resilience, and how the law can spur new management practices that help species survive. Read more: [link removed]

Fighting to keep lead out of homes, childcare facilities, and drinking water

Scientific research shows there is no safe level of lead exposure for children, yet millions of families in the U.S. still encounter lead every day through deteriorating water pipes, chipped paint, dust, air, and soil. Read more: [link removed]

A cold Alaska city has become a heat pump hub

Homeowners considering getting a heat pump sometimes worry whether they work well in colder climates, but you can put that anxiety to rest. Despite winter temperatures that average 29 degrees Fahrenheit and an annual snowfall of more than six feet, heat pumps have been selling like hotcakes in Alaska’s capital city.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP

One step closer to get lead out of our drinking water

Millions of people across the country still drink water that passes through lead pipes, putting countless communities at risk of harmful lead contamination. We have a rare opportunity to strengthen federal protections against lead in drinking water for years to come.

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