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February 16, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Rep. Matt Cartwright is pro-environment leader, and one of our most-critical members to defend...

Rep. Cartwright has been a bold fighter, but progress could be at risk if our pro-environment members don’t have the resources they need to stand up to far-right operative groups and fossil fuel interests in 2022 – and Rep. Cartwright is one of their biggest targets. John— This ele…

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February 15, 2022 at 4:58 PM

Recommitting to environmental justice this Black History Month

Ultimately, every person in the United States should have the right to clean air, clean water, and an environment that enriches life. Low-income communities, and particularly communities of color, have long been overburdened by hazardous air and water pollution from power plants, waste sites, por…

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February 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Y or N: Should the Federal Reserve be a component in combating climate change?

If confirmed, Sarah Bloom Raskin could make for a true ally in climate change policy and assist in the nation’s necessary transition away from fossil fuels. John — We wouldn’t blame you if the recent hearings on Biden’s nomination to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors may hav…

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February 12, 2022 at 4:47 PM

To: USPS From: SEEC members Subject: Do better!

We all know that electric vehicles are a key component to reaching our nation’s carbon emissions goals. But the USPS’ shortsighted decisions around this next generation of delivery vehicles could completely undermine these objectives. John, we’ve told you before how the United Sta…

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February 11, 2022 at 8:35 PM

New congressional maps prove why we must protect every SEEC member

Rep. Tonko is one of the biggest proponents of the emerging offshore wind market in Congress. It’s another example of SEEC members of Congress remaining focused on climate change and renewable energy priorities. John, It’s no secret Congressional Democrats are on the defense heading…

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February 8, 2022 at 9:45 PM

ACT NOW: Gray wolves need our protection, and fast

We must put a stop to these short-sighted decisions when it comes to the conservation and protection of endangered wildlife like the gray wolf. John — In the final hours of Trump’s presidency, he made the confounding decision to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species – eve…

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February 7, 2022 at 6:27 PM

planning the future of climate crisis action

SEEC members are determined to find creative and common-ground ways to advance climate legislation, even with the fate of the Build Back Better bill and its $555 billion in climate spending still pending. John, We wanted to share with you an exciting new initiative being undertaken…

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February 5, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Federal court rules for Biden to pump the breaks on drilling

Because of the court’s decision, the sale is now sent back to the Department of the Interior for further environmental analysis. John, we have a temporary victory. A recent federal court decision has halted a large oil lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. This decision has far-reachin…

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February 4, 2022 at 7:15 PM

frontline SEEC members aren’t letting up the fight for BBB

These House Democrats, including SEEC member Katie Porter, are on the frontlines in the 2022 midterm elections – their seats are the most at-risk of flipping in November. John– While Build Back Better has come to a grinding halt in the Senate, SEEC members are not letting up the fi…

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February 2, 2022 at 8:00 PM

What happened in Virginia could happen in Pennsylvania...and many other states

What's happening in Virginia and Pennsylvania underscores why every election matters. That's why we cannot lose ground in the midterm elections. John, On his first day in office, Virginia's new Republican Governor, Glenn Youngkin, signed an executive order to remove the state from …

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February 1, 2022 at 4:43 PM

UPDATE: progress made in saving manatees, but still at great risk

Initially, the program seemed to make little progress. But in the past few weeks, as the temperature dipped in Florida, nearly three dozen sea cows were spotted munching on romaine lettuce, consuming 450 pounds of leafy greens in one day! John — we have a mid-winter update on Flori…

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January 30, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Improving climate resiliency across party lines

We need to promote climate resiliency now and fast. It’s critical for the sustainable and equitable future of frontline climate communities. John, Here’s the thing: Climate change is creating the conditions that make extreme weather events like wildfires, hurricanes, and blizzards…

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January 29, 2022 at 4:49 PM

JUST IN: SCOTUS planning to whittle down Clean Water Act protections

The Supreme Court’s choice is a clear threat to clean water protection and the Biden administration’s environmental agenda. The EPA has already begun the process of writing new rules on the Clean Water Act’s implementation, but those efforts are at risk of being waylaid by this court. I …

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January 27, 2022 at 3:58 PM

hooked on fossil gas - and we’re paying for it

In a climate emergency, it does not make sense to expand the fossil gas system when there are already cost-effective and sustainable clean energy alternatives, such as electric heat pumps and induction stoves. John, For years, natural gas has been touted as the wave of the future.…

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January 26, 2022 at 5:27 PM

ending plastic dependency has never been more critical

Chemical pollution is now the 5th of 9 planetary boundaries that scientists say we have crossed, joining global heating, the destruction of wild habitats, loss of biodiversity, and excessive nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. John Climate scientists are issuing a dire new warning:…

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January 25, 2022 at 4:15 PM

CORRECTION: one year in: Biden’s climate achievements

We can be proud of these first-year accomplishments by the Biden administration. And we expect the pace of important actions by the administration on climate to only grow from here. John, Last week, President Biden and his administration celebrated their first year in office. In j…

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January 24, 2022 at 9:13 PM

Racing against the clock to clean up Superfund sites

We can be proud of these first-year accomplishments by the Biden administration. And we expect the pace of important actions by the administration on climate to only grow from here. John, Last week, President Biden and his administration celebrated their first year in office. In j…

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January 22, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Racing against the clock to clean up Superfund sites

Getting a handle on Superfund sites cannot come any sooner. As further proof that truly nothing is safe from the climate crisis, some of these sites are also under threat from climate change. John — After years, and even decades, of neglect, some of the most polluted sites across t…

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January 21, 2022 at 6:13 PM

The lengths state politicians will go to prop up coal

These stories out of North Dakota are another example of the power that fossil fuel forces still hold throughout the U.S. John, Last year at the United Nations Climate Summit in Glasgow, it was declared that “the end of coal was in sight” as over 40 countries pledged to phase out c…

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January 19, 2022 at 9:44 PM

SIGN ON: CA deserves to set its own vehicle pollution standards

Reinstating this waiver will also allow sixteen other states and the District of Columbia to follow California’s lead and set their own, stronger vehicle emissions rules and ensure that over 120 million people nationwide can realize the benefits of reduced transportation pollution. …

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January 18, 2022 at 7:14 PM

Oil drilling in Alaska is a “ticking methane bomb”

The Biden administration’s scaling back of leasing will certainly help, but there remain existing drilling leases in Alaska that continue to pose concerning and significant environmental consequences. John, Some good news/bad news for you today. First, the good news. The Biden admi…

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January 15, 2022 at 7:19 PM

We had enough of Zinke as Interior Secretary, we cannot let him back in Congress

Ryan Zinke, the former Interior Secretary, wants to return to Washington, D.C. to represent a new Montana district in Congress — but the ethically challenged Zinke has significant explaining to do. John, Ryan Zinke, the former Interior Secretary, wants to return to Washington, D.C.…

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January 14, 2022 at 5:10 PM

USPS sticking with fossil-powered vehicles

We all know that electric vehicles are a key component to reach our nation’s carbon emissions goals by 2030. But apparently, that’s not so evident to the current postmaster general, who was appointed under Trump. John, We all know that electric vehicles are a key component to reach…

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January 13, 2022 at 7:45 PM

greenhouse gas emissions are bouncing back

The nation’s emissions fell over 10 percent in 2020, but the 2021 increase now puts the Biden administration’s goal for 2030 at risk. John, President Biden and his administration have set the goal of slashing America’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent below 2005 lev…

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January 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM

BREAKING: 20% of Yellowstone’s gray wolves have been “eliminated”

We’re seeing the consequences of leaving gray wolves unprotected, not just in Yellowstone, but across their northern Rocky Mountain range. John — We’re devastated by the outcome of the Department of the Interior’s shortsightedness. Officials announced that 20 gray wolves were killed…

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January 10, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Republicans egging on the Supreme Court to gut the EPA

It’s a blatant effort to urge the conservative justices to rule in favor of power plants, rather than asking them to consider the wider implications for the health and safety of the American people. John, Republican members of Congress will go to any lengths to stop the Environment…

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January 8, 2022 at 6:50 PM

regrouping on Build Back Better

With Senator Manchin’s support, SEEC members remain cautiously optimistic that making climate progress in the Senate is achievable. John, As you know, the ‘Build Back Better’ (BBB) package passed by the House of Representatives is currently stalled in the Senate. Negotiations on th…

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January 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Andrew Wheeler is back, proof we can’t turn our backs for a minute

Just when we thought we were done with him, Andrew Wheeler is back. It's clear that before he’s even sworn into office, Virginia’s governor-elect is waging a war on climate action. John, before he’s even sworn into office, Virginia’s governor-elect is waging a war on climate action…

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January 5, 2022 at 11:49 PM

2021 In Review: Natural disasters show consequences of climate change

These disasters are not just bad luck. They are the result of our lack of action to reduce the greenhouse gases emissions that are causing a rapidly warming planet. John, When you look back on the natural disasters from last year, they prove beyond any doubt that we are already li…

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January 3, 2022 at 4:30 PM

taking unthinkable steps to save the manatees

With winter upon us, manatees are now left with a tough decision: risk cold stress in waters below 68 degrees to find food or seek warmer, safer waters where their food source has vanished. John — After the Trump Administration demoted the manatee from "endangered" to "threatened," …

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January 2, 2022 at 7:07 PM

New Year’s Resolution: breaking free of plastic

The scientific evidence is conclusive. Plastic production is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution harming communities. John, have you set a new year’s resolution yet? We have one to suggest: helping to end the cycle of plastic pollution. Rep. Alan Lowentha…

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December 31, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Last-minute request for our candidates

We're making real progress, John. John — We’re seeing tremendous progress on climate and green policies in Congress today because SEEC PAC was able to protect our pro-environment candidates in 2020 thanks to the generous support of grassroots donors like you. Now Republicans are …

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December 30, 2021 at 9:13 PM

2021 deadline for our climate champions in Congress

With your help, we have advocated for green policies, stood up to reckless rollbacks of environmental protections, and are now using our Congressional Majority to advance green policies and get pro-climate bills signed into law. John — In 2020, SEEC PAC turned heads with the suppor…

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December 28, 2021 at 8:15 PM

help elect a SEEC member to the Senate

Flipping the seat from red to blue would secure and expand the Democratic majority in the Senate. John, SEEC House member, Tim Ryan, is running for the U.S. Senate in Ohio — and we’re proud to support him! The Senate race is an open race, and the non-partisan, highly respected Coo…

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December 27, 2021 at 3:12 PM

right whales are bringing us some holiday cheer

We’re celebrating this news with action to protect this at-risk species. We’re glad to share some good news this holiday season, John. Off the coast of South Carolina, a North Atlantic right whale was spotted with her newborn calf! The newest member of this critically endangered sp…

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December 23, 2021 at 4:19 PM

what happens when anti-climate governors are elected

The repercussions of electing Youngkin will be felt far and wide. Losing climate change advocates at this critical moment is a major setback. John, Elections have consequences. As one of his first actions since being elected governor of Virginia, Republican Glenn Youngkin is making…

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December 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM

massive gray wolf killings is an emergency to be taken seriously

That’s why SEEC Member Rep. Don Beyer has led the call along with 78 other lawmakers urging Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in a letter to temporarily restore protections for the gray wolf. John — We’ve been keeping you posted on the dire consequences since gray wolves were removed…

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December 20, 2021 at 10:15 PM

code red: Manchin threatens Biden’s climate bill

Joe Manchin has been able to hold this bill hostage because an entire party has decided that saving the planet isn’t important. Hey John, The Build Back Better Act would be the largest action on climate in the history of this country. It would expand solar and wind power, incentivi…

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December 19, 2021 at 5:52 PM

get to know your new neighbors

As droughts, wildfires, and other effects from climate change disrupt the environment, many species are being forced into human-populated areas. John — how well do you know your neighbors? Across the country, more and more wildlife “refugees” are moving into suburban areas. As droug…

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December 17, 2021 at 5:19 PM

a commitment President Biden needs to keep

While the Biden administration is working hard to tackle climate change with the support of SEEC members, it’s crucial to move away from fossil fuels at every opportunity, particularly when it pertains to our public lands. John, As a candidate for president, Joe Biden promised he wo…

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December 17, 2021 at 1:07 AM

Manchin’s blind trust doesn’t seem very “blind”

It’s hard to have a clearer conflict of interest than this. Hey John — We’ve emailed you a lot about Joe Manchin’s meddling on climate infrastructure progress. But now we’re seeing the clear conflicts of interest influencing his opposition to reducing carbon emissions. It is well …

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December 14, 2021 at 6:16 PM

California’s disappearing snowpack

Scientists, environmentalists, and policymakers are deeply concerned about the impact on California, Colorado, and other states without regular snowfalls in the Sierra Nevadas and other mountain ranges. John, A recent study published in the science journal Nature Reviews has a dir…

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December 13, 2021 at 4:19 PM

wildfires broke emissions records in 2021

What we’ve suspected has been confirmed: Climate change is fueling hotter temperatures and drier conditions across the world. This is contributing to longer and more intense wildfire seasons. John, What we’ve suspected has been confirmed: Climate change is fueling hotter temperatur…

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December 9, 2021 at 11:15 PM

One step closer to protecting our water, but SCOTUS lurks

We’re thrilled that President Biden has taken great strides to protect clean water for our aquatic ecosystems and drinking water, but we can’t celebrate yet. John, the Trump administration’s hallmark environmental rollback is coming to an end. To catch you up on the history: During…

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December 7, 2021 at 7:30 PM

9.3 million acres in Alaska national forest defended

Protecting this unique forest could not be more critical. We’re glad to share some good news, John. President Joe Biden’s administration has proposed to reinstate the road ban in Tongass National Forest. The Tongass is the largest national forest in the country, and Donald Trump sp…

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December 5, 2021 at 8:17 PM

“what happens in the Arctic, doesn’t stay in the Arctic”

one of the Earth’s most polluted places.  John, The Russian town of Norilsk is in Siberia, 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The northernmost town in the world is now one of the Earth’s most polluted places.  Residents of Norilsk describe the town as “a trash heap for our child…

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December 4, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Manchin wants to delay

Senator Joe Manchin is floating the idea of postponing any vote on the Build Back Better Act until next year. John, We’ll get straight to the point: Senator Joe Manchin is floating the idea of postponing any vote on the Build Back Better Act until next year. But here’s the deal, Jo…

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December 3, 2021 at 10:09 PM

SCOTUS quietly considers blowing up environmental safeguards under the cover of a seemingly-unrelated case

this Supreme Court case has huge implications for environmental policy-making. At first glance John, you might not know that this Supreme Court case has huge implications for environmental policy-making. On its face, the case involves a 2018 Department of Health and Human Services …

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December 1, 2021 at 12:14 AM

we don’t usually email this late, but...

This November we are truly running short of what we need to raise. In fact, below is a real screenshot from our budget tracking doc: Hey John — we know it’s late so we’ll get right to it. SEEC members have been fighting day and night to advance pro-environment priorities. They’ve l…

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November 28, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Joe Manchin is skeptical of this idea — what do you think, John?

Senator Joe Manchin says he won’t support a federal tax credit for union-made electric vehicles in the Build Back Better bill when it comes to the Senate. Senator Joe Manchin says he won’t support a federal tax credit for union-made electric vehicles in the Build Back Better bill wh…

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