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July 10, 2022 at 5:57 PM

“Environmental nuclear bomb” ticking down in Great Salt Lake

It is a test Salt Lake City and communities around the country are facing, and the only way to pass is if we take swift action to stop the worst effects of climate change. John, The Great Salt Lake is drying up and has become the staging ground for a climate change catastrophe. Alr…

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July 9, 2022 at 2:21 PM

More drilling on public lands & waters won’t solve this crisis

Not only is expanding drilling on our public lands horrible for the environment, it also plays into the hands of the fossil fuel industry. John, The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recently finalized a new plan that schedules up to eleven …

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July 8, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Trump’s environmental rollbacks are gone, but the damage remains

This decision by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar of California, handed down just last week, will undo most of these policies, so long as it survives the appeals process. John, Trump’s irresponsible policy towards endangered species has just been reversed by a federal judge. This h…

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July 7, 2022 at 4:26 PM

UN Sec Gen declares “Ocean Emergency” >> What Next?

SEEC members have long known protecting our world from the effects of climate change means protecting our oceans, and developing innovative solutions to some of the biodiversity and pollution issues we’re seeing now. John, last month U.N. Secretary General António Guterres official…

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July 5, 2022 at 3:27 PM

tiny amounts of forever chemicals in water pose severe risks

The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that two nonstick chemical compounds that have been widely used in consumer products for decades are now readily found in our drinking water. And more concerningly, even when in concentrations so low that we cannot detect them with current technology…

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July 2, 2022 at 3:13 PM

protecting endangered species by ending drilling on public lands

The lawsuit argues the administration is ignoring the Endangered Species Act when issuing drilling permits. John, A coalition of environmental groups is suing the Biden administration for failing to consider the harm endangered species face from oil and gas emissions from drilling …

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June 30, 2022 at 8:31 PM

DEADLINE: Pro-environment members of Congress need your urgent support!

In 2020, SEEC PAC helped re-elect over 95% of our members and add five new climate champions to our coalition! And we couldn’t have done it without the support of donors like you pitching in to help us write those vital checks for our SEEC members’ re-elections. John — Each week, w…

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June 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS Handcuffs EPA’s Authority

If Republicans take back Congress in November, things will only get worse. BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Handcuffs EPA’s Climate Action Capabilities Congress is our last line of defense  Rush a contribution to help SEEC members fight back >> DONATE John, Earlier this year, we…

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June 29, 2022 at 7:30 PM

SEEC needs $3,452 by midnight tomorrow

As we speak, Republicans are ramping up their efforts to unseat dozens of our swing seat members like Rep. Matt Cartwright, Katie Porter, Andy Kim, Susan Wild, and many more. John – the progress on climate we’re seeing today is because SEEC PAC was able to protect our pro-environm…

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June 28, 2022 at 7:45 PM

The Arctic is warming faster than we thought...

with devastating consequences for the whole planet. Just this week, we learned from climate scientists that parts of the Arctic are warming 5 to 7 times faster than other parts of the world — an effect that can bring even more extreme weather to billions of people across the globe.…

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June 26, 2022 at 9:12 PM

What’s happened in Yellowstone is just the beginning

According to the director of the climate change program at the National Parks Conservation Association, “every single one of our more than 400 national parks are suffering” due to climate change. John, Our public lands are in crisis. Earlier this month, severe flood waters raged …

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June 23, 2022 at 5:44 PM

The tiny plastic pollutant quietly destroying the environment

Every year, trillions of them find their way into the ocean, making them the second-largest source of ocean microplastics. John, They’re small, not even as large as a pea. Every year, trillions of them find their way into the ocean, making them the second-largest source of ocean mi…

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June 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Hazard Warning: climate misinformation is a public health threat

Disinformation is actively putting our health at risk. John, White House Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy calls a spade a spade.  In a recent media interview, McCarthy said spreading false information about climate change was “absolutely” a threat to public health.  Climate change den…

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June 21, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Out-of-date protections are endangering manatees

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is set to publish new environmental standards for manatee habitats in 2024. John — Last year, 10% of Florida’s manatee population was completely wiped out. These gentle drifters are quietly dying off as environmental safety standards set in 19…

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June 18, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Big Oil is taking advantage of this ultra-conservative court

Companies like Exxon and Suncor Energy are placing their faith in the pro-fossil fuel conservative Justices on the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that delivered a procedural victory to Colorado governments suing fossil fuel companies for climate damage…

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June 17, 2022 at 5:47 PM

JUST IN: SEEC unites 175 Democrats in demanding climate action

If Biden doesn’t work to make a deal on this bill before the August recess, the bill will almost certainly be dead. And unless we reelect our clean energy champions like our SEEC members in November, this could be the last shot at major climate legislation for some time to come. Jo…

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June 16, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Current carbon dioxide emission trends 📈

We cannot see more records broken year after year that puts us further from our climate goals. John, this is not a drill: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just reported that carbon dioxide levels had reached their highest levels in human history, with the planet-w…

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June 15, 2022 at 8:12 PM

lead poisoning in 500,000 children today due to industry lies

Elected officials, scientists, and public advocates are exposing the big con of the lead industry and holding them accountable. John, For decades, the lead industry lied to Americans about lead poisoning and its devastating impact. And, for decades, the industry got away with it. Bu…

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June 14, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Republicans are punishing companies for climate action

Across the country, Republican lawmakers and their allies are working overtime to punish companies proactively tackling climate change. John, Across the country, Republican lawmakers and their allies are working overtime to punish companies proactively tackling climate change. In r…

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June 12, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Trump never had a plan for climate change...

and now the responsibility is on us to enact change. John, As you already know, climate change is a time-sensitive issue. We do not have an eternity to address rising temperatures, increasing pollution, and the eradication of entire species. Every year matters. Any year where we do…

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June 11, 2022 at 5:25 PM

CO2 levels never seen in 4 million years

We cannot see more records broken year after year that puts us further from our climate goals. John, this is not a drill: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just reported that carbon dioxide levels had reached their highest levels in human history, with the planet-w…

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June 9, 2022 at 8:38 PM

The GOP’s “climate” plan: drill baby drill!

Not only did the so-called Energy, Climate, and Conservation Task Force’s plan fail to mention the word “climate” once, its answer to fighting back against climate change is to promote more oil and gas production! John, Last week, House Republicans unveiled their plan for addressing…

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June 8, 2022 at 4:39 PM

An underfunded EPA is a danger to our planet

This is simply unacceptable for the nation’s top environmental regulator. The lack of funding hinders its ability to inspect facilities, measure contamination, punish violators, and write new rules to combat climate change. John, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been o…

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June 7, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Biden administration protecting critical Alaskan salmon habitat

If Pebble Mine were allowed to proceed, it would poison critical sockeye salmon breeding grounds, including 130 miles of streams, 2,800 acres of wetlands, and 130 acres of open water. John, The Biden administration finally weighed in on a conservation battle in Alaska that’s been r…

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June 5, 2022 at 4:10 PM

The latest lies coming from Ryan Zinke

It’s obvious that Ryan Zinke is using smoke and mirrors in his campaign rhetoric to hide his shady dealings. And we know he’ll continue to sell out Montanans if he ever steps foot into Washington again. John — There’s never a shortage of inflated statements on the campaign trail. B…

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June 4, 2022 at 5:07 PM

SIGN ON: Commerce Dept must act to prevent more canceled solar projects

Climate change isn’t waiting for this probe to conclude, and neither should our efforts to avoid its devastating effects. John, In order to reach the Biden administration’s goals of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030, we need to rapidly ramp up the volume of sustainable energ…

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June 2, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Climate inaction will leave us all sticker shocked

Every angle you look at – including an economic perspective – a clean energy future has tremendous benefits. And we cannot afford to hold back on a renewable energy revolution any longer. John, Too often, we hear arguments from climate skeptics that the costs of transitioning to cl…

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June 1, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Less than six months OUT from Election Day!

We had incredible victories to celebrate the last cycle. But this year, we’re anticipating an even more brutal fight ahead of November. Republicans are only four seats shy of a majority in the House. John, We know that the 2020 election feels like only yesterday, but in reality, we…

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May 31, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Pollution deaths are skyrocketing worldwide

Premature deaths from common pollution sources have risen by two-thirds globally since 2000. , Our rights to breathe clean air and drink clean water are being eroded every single year. A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has found that premature deaths from common p…

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May 28, 2022 at 7:37 PM

“Forever chemicals” are found in just about everything...including people

Here’s a shocking fact: “forever chemicals” from non-stick pans and other non-stick products are in your body right now — and your liver could be suffering because of it. John, Here’s a shocking fact: “forever chemicals” from non-stick pans and other non-stick products are in your …

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May 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Putting a stop to gas price gouging before the start of summer

Big Oil will never shy away from exploiting our environment and our wallets for their own gain. John, This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. And summer means more Americans are hitting the road for vacations, beach trips, and camping trips. It’s also a prime opportunity…

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May 26, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Scott Pruitt damaged the EPA. Now, he’s running for the Senate

Scott Pruitt, Trump’s former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, has announced he is running for the Senate in Oklahoma. His brief tenure in the Trump administration was riddled with scandal and corruption. He used taxpayer’s dollars to fly first-class and took a discount on a condo from…

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May 24, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Deforestation putting “the Earth’s lungs” in jeopardy

Every acre of forest lost makes combating climate change even more challenging. John, for the sake of our planet, these are the types of records we never want to see broken. A recent satellite alert detected that more than 1,000 square kilometers of the Amazon were lost to defores…

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May 24, 2022 at 4:43 PM

Do you know your home’s wildfire risk level?

1 in 6 Americans are currently living in an area with significant wildfire risk. That’s over 80 million properties at risk of destruction by fire. John, The Washington Post’s new analysis of data published by the nonprofit First Street Foundation shows that 1 in 6 Americans are c…

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May 22, 2022 at 6:59 PM

We have to stop Big Oil from detonating a “carbon bomb”

Despite global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and slow down global warming, the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies are planning dozens of “carbon bombs” – massive oil and gas projects that would drive the climate past internationally agreed temperature limits. John, Despite…

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May 21, 2022 at 7:01 PM

A quid pro quo scheme to damage the environment

SEEC members are calling out corruption when they uncover it and are holding ex-Trump administration members like David Bernhardt accountable for their environmental harm. John, it’s been over a year since the Trump administration left office and more of its dirty dealings continu…

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May 19, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Emperor penguins are now on the precipice of extinction

The emperor penguin, the world’s largest penguin and one of only two penguin species native to Antarctica, is at severe risk of extinction in the next three to four decades. The emperor needs solid sea ice to nest fledgling chicks and complete their reproductive cycle. If the water reaches the ne…

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May 18, 2022 at 3:21 PM

environmental justice must be a priority

For years, environmental justice activists and their allies have demanded that the federal government sit up and pay attention to the unique environmental harm communities of color face. The Biden Justice Department is answering this call by creating a new Office of Environmental Justice. …

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May 17, 2022 at 8:55 PM

[ONE MINUTE SURVEY] Should we expand the Supreme Court?

Environmental law experts see this draft opinion as a signal that the court is willing to dramatically alter the country’s legal framework, especially as we wait on their decision in West Virginia v. EPA – a case that could significantly hinder the EPA’s ability to act on climate change. …

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May 15, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Record-setting destruction in the Amazon

Every acre of forest lost makes combating climate change even more challenging. John, for the sake of our planet, these are the types of records we never want to see broken. A recent satellite alert detected that more than 1,000 square kilometers of the Amazon were lost to defores…

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May 14, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Even with Trump out of office, the EPA is still in crisis mode

Even though Trump is out of the White House, we’re still dealing with the damage his administration has caused. It turns out that it’s much easier to destroy than to rebuild. John, think back to the Trump years and the destruction he caused to the Environmental Protection Agency (E…

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May 12, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Our antiquated grid is forcing clean energy projects into a backlog

Between 2000 and 2016, only 23% of projects seeking grid connection have been built. John: We’ve got some good and bad news. The good news is that there are enough wind, solar, and battery storage projects planned to meet our climate goals. The bad news is that a bottleneck in our…

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May 11, 2022 at 4:43 PM

While Americans are hurting at the pump, Big Oil keeps lining their profits

At a time when Americans are struggling with record-high gas prices, Big Oil companies are continuing to profit off of Putin’s criminal war in Ukraine. John, At a time when Americans are struggling with record-high gas prices, Big Oil companies are continuing to profit off of Putin…

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May 10, 2022 at 6:39 PM

...is protecting our marine life from climate-induced extinction

A recent study published in Science found that one-third of all marine animals would go extinct in the next 300 years if we do not act swiftly on climate change. This is because warmer waters and deoxygenation in our oceans are creating inhospitable environments for some of our most important spe…

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May 8, 2022 at 8:37 PM

gas-guzzling USPS fleet is now at the center of a major lawsuit

Postmaster General DeJoy, a Trump-administration holdover, clearly is choosing to disregard climate change and even the laws in the books. John, you may recall how the United States Postal Service is actively undermining the Biden administration’s net-zero emissions goal by purcha…

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May 7, 2022 at 5:42 PM

How to spot corporate greenwashing

Corporations are lying to the American public about their commitment to our environment. A recent review of 500 company websites found 40 percent of “sustainability” claims are intentionally misleading. We’re not surprised that the corporations pushing to absolve themselves of responsibility in t…

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May 5, 2022 at 4:17 PM

A catastrophic heatwave is pushing South Asia to its limits

Because of extreme heat, crops are dying, power outages are constant, and access to transportation and public school varies daily. John, across the globe, we are seeing the impact of climate change in real-time. India and Pakistan are in the midst of a long heat wave with an alarmi…

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May 4, 2022 at 8:01 PM

No aspect of US law is safe from SCOTUS

Environmental law experts see this draft opinion as a signal that the court is willing to dramatically alter the country’s legal framework. John — By now, we assume you’ve seen the news dominating headlines: a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court has indicated the justices’…

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May 3, 2022 at 7:57 PM

nature can help solve climate change if we let it

Why are we short-changing or even overlooking natural-based solutions to climate change? John, Why are we short-changing or even overlooking natural-based solutions to climate change? An article in Yale Environment360, a publication of Yale University’s School of Environment, rec…

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May 1, 2022 at 8:04 PM

When OSHA fails to defend workers from climate threats, SEEC members step up

Because the agency was originally codified twenty years before the first Congressional hearing on climate change, its underlying statute no longer reflects the real hazards that workers are facing today. John — With climate change on the rise, we need to be concerned about not just…

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