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March 13, 2022 at 8:47 PM

new stats show climate change impacts right at home

These 2021 disasters are not just bad luck. They result from our lack of action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions causing a rapidly warming planet and a rapidly changing climate. And as this past year has shown, no corner of our country is safe from these threats. John — A ju…

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March 12, 2022 at 5:53 PM

holding the Biden administration accountable yields results

We need to keep putting pressure on the Biden administration and demand the President honor his campaign promises and show results. John, We’ll get straight to the point: The Biden administration will NOT appeal the decision by a federal judge to halt a large oil lease sale in the…

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March 10, 2022 at 4:54 PM

misinformation is a barrier to tackling climate change

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report on the devastating impact of an increasingly warmer world — and called out the climate change deniers spreading misinformation. John, The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate …

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March 9, 2022 at 4:38 PM

The last legal hurdle to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline

After years of protests and legal battles, the voices of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other Native American and environmental activists are finally being heard and acknowledged in our courts. John – Did you see this incredible news? The Supreme Court will not overturn a lower…

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March 7, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Postmaster General DeJoy is a thorn in the side of sustainability

These new delivery trucks would emit nearly 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide over their projected 20-year life span, roughly equal to the annual emissions of 4.3 million passenger vehicles. John — We have some bad news to follow up with you regarding the United States Posta…

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March 6, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Zinke’s latest ethics report 🚩🚩🚩🚩

A report by the Interior Department’s internal watchdog found that Ryan Zinke, Trump’s former Interior Secretary, violated ethics obligations during his tenure in the department. John, did you see this? A report by the Interior Department’s internal watchdog found that Ryan Zinke, …

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March 5, 2022 at 6:59 PM

The IPCC’s latest report shows we’re running out of time on climate action

The call to action is clear: we must make transformational changes that rethink how we build homes, grow food, produce energy, and defend our ecosystems. John, this week brought some big news regarding the state of climate change – and the findings are bleak. The United Nations’ In…

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March 3, 2022 at 6:25 PM

We’ve had enough of Big Oil’s arrogance and their empty promises

The facts are simple. Big Oil is greenwashing its public image by making promises they have no intention of keeping while producing more and more fossil fuels. John – Congressional Democrats are holding Big Oil accountable for making climate pledges that don’t go far enough. Board …

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March 2, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Biden’s SOTU: clean energy is good for climate and pocketbooks

This is the reality SEEC members have known for years, so we’re greatly pleased that this message was given a spotlight by President Biden last night. John, Yesterday, President Biden made his first State of the Union address. After years of climate denial, it was such a relief to …

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March 1, 2022 at 10:46 PM

TELL CONGRESS: We can’t have SCOTUS undermine the EPA

We could not think of a worse time to have the EPA’s climate action capabilities curbed, John. On the same day the Court heard this case, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report that found that the dangers of climate change are growing much more rapidly than the world has …

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February 27, 2022 at 7:23 PM

the courts are emerging as the largest threat to climate action

While the Justice Department plans to appeal the temporary injunction, the decision is a stark reminder of how the courts can stall or stop progress on climate change. John, A federal judge in Louisana has ruled that the Biden administration cannot consider the real-world costs of …

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February 26, 2022 at 6:26 PM

With antibiotics in our waterways, now is not the time to pull back on the Clean Water Act

This latest report comes at an alarming time when the fate of the Clean Water Act hangs in the balance. John, pharmaceutical pollution has become a global threat, and both the World Health Organization and the UN say it is “one of the biggest dangers to humanity.” Scientists measur…

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February 23, 2022 at 4:05 PM

If you have pets at home, you should read this:

This disabuses the misconception that heatstrokes are strictly a concern for dogs. More must be done to raise awareness of heatstroke risk factors for all of our pets. John, we hate to alarm you, but this is for your pet’s welfare. As temperatures continue to rise due to climate ch…

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February 22, 2022 at 11:15 PM

PSA: gas stoves leak methane in the home

The California study estimates gas stoves emit between 0.8 and 1.3 percent of the natural gas they consume as unburned methane, a dangerous greenhouse gas. John, The New York Times highlighted a disturbing new study revealing that gas stoves leak significant amounts of methane wh…

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February 20, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Your advocacy led to change for gray wolves

A federal judge has restored protections for gray wolves in much of the country! John, this is a monumental victory. A federal judge has restored protections for gray wolves in much of the country! The ruling reverses the Trump administration decision that removed Endangered Specie…

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February 19, 2022 at 4:10 PM

After 22 years, this megadrought is far from over

Scientists predict this drought could last until 2030. And the rate of negative impacts from a drier, hotter climate is only expected to accelerate as climate change worsens as we reach environmental tipping points. John —  What we’ve suspected about the West’s “megadrought” has be…

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February 17, 2022 at 4:30 PM

SEEC members want to keep the lights on, but GOP says no

Without any real-world logic to their arguments, Republican members of Congress are simply trotting out the same tired claims about trampling on state’s rights and forced nationalization, all in the name of protecting Big Oil and Gas interests. John, SEEC members of Congress are s…

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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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