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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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April 30, 2022 at 6:36 PM

In these newborn red wolves, the species sees a glimmer of hope

This marks a remarkable comeback for an animal that had been so close to extinction. After decades of overhunting, habit destruction, and mating with their natural enemy – the coyote – these new members of the red wolf population are evidence that recovery programs are finally seeing the species …

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April 28, 2022 at 3:57 PM

We can’t let Big Energy halt climate goals

The report analysis suggests almost half of the 25 largest investor-owned utilities in the United States are aggressively pushing back against climate policy matching the Paris Accord. John, Is this news shocking? No. Disappointing? Certainly. According to reporting by The Washing…

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April 27, 2022 at 7:56 PM

the harsh reality of climate change: it effects more than just sea-level rise

One of the nation’s biggest electricity generators is slowing down because of ongoing droughts, and residents of the Southwest are about to pay the price. Literally. John, Recent news out of Arizona is driving home how climate change will require us to rethink every assumption of t…

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April 26, 2022 at 6:41 PM

A record we don’t want to be beating: annual methane emissions

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), global methane emissions soared by a record amount in 2021, far exceeding the previous record set in 2020. John, It’s not good news. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), glo…

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April 25, 2022 at 5:39 PM

We hope some good news on climate change will help you keep up the fight

For the first time, governments have come forward with specific targets that keep global warming below 2 degrees. But plans will mean nothing if they’re not followed up with action. John, We have some good news on climate change: if Paris Agreement signees continue to stay on trac…

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April 22, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Fwd: Top 5 actions you can take to celebrate Earth Day all-year long

Earth Day shouldn't just be 24 hours! Hey John — we’re bumping this email back to the top of your inbox because hitting our Earth Day goal is vital to ensure we protect our climate champions in the House during the midterms. We just need a few more supporters to contribute $13 or m…

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April 22, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Top 5 actions you can take to celebrate Earth Day all-year long

Earth Day shouldn't just be 24 hours! John, Happy Earth Day! Each year, we use this day to recommit to defending our planet. In the wake of the IPCC’s reports, the urgency for sustainability progress from businesses, governments, and individuals has never been more present. We trus…

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April 21, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Wealthy nations are dumping millions of pounds of plastic pollution on developing nations

An international nonprofit organization has uncovered rampant sales of plastic trash being exported from wealthy to developing countries in violation of international laws. John, when you take out your recycling for pick-up each week, you might not expect just how far it’ll travel.…

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April 20, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Oil drilling on public lands is a step backwards from our climate goals

The only long-term solution that guarantees we can meet our energy needs while preserving our public lands is shifting away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy. John, Amid the global energy crisis triggered by Putin’s illegal war, it is clear that we must find new ways to me…

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April 18, 2022 at 5:19 PM

The climate migration crisis is already here

Sea levels in coastal US cities could rise by an average of 10 to 12 inches in the next three decades. An estimated 13 million Americans could be forced to relocate inland by 2100 as a result. John— We are running out of time. Rising sea levels are threatening to put millions of A…

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April 16, 2022 at 6:01 PM

what’s our biggest barrier to real, actionable policy on climate change?

While we may have the technology, the report also emphasized that the biggest barrier to meaningful climate action is something that can unfortunately be in short supply: “political will.” John, Depending on how you look at it, this latest development out of the United Nations’ In…

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April 15, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Even Chief Justice Roberts thinks SCOTUS is abusing its powers to attack the environment

If you haven’t heard of the “shadow docket” before, it is a way for the Supreme Court to quickly intervene in cases and either uphold or strike down government rules before they have a chance for a full hearing. It is supposed to be used in emergency situations only, where a delay could cause sig…

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April 14, 2022 at 6:01 PM

A sustainable future is a win-win for our climate and our national security

Big Oil and petro-dictators shouldn’t be tipping the scales on our national and energy security. The best way we can send a message to Big Oil that we refuse to be taken advantage of is to curb our fossil fuel dependency once and for all. John, everyone’s feeling the pain: prices a…

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April 13, 2022 at 9:37 PM

Is it snowing in the ocean? Nope, that’s microplastics 😟

With plastics creating more marine snow, microbes have more space to colonize, which in turn makes organic carbon. This could seed more carbon into the deep ocean and alter the ocean's biological pump that helps regulate the climate, altering our planet's age-old cooling process. J…

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April 11, 2022 at 5:20 PM

When crisis strikes, all Big Oil can see are dollar signs

While the eyes of the world focus on Ukraine and decent people are sickened by the crimes of the invading Russian forces, Big Oil is gouging consumers at the pump. John, While the eyes of the world focus on Ukraine and decent people are sickened by the crimes of the invading Russia…

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April 10, 2022 at 6:04 PM

“Now or Never” warns latest IPCC report

While the warning for immediate and transformational action remains clear, the IPCC provides a glimmer of hope that we can avoid the worst effects of climate change. John —The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the final installment of its…

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April 8, 2022 at 8:57 PM

it’s high-time to break up with petro-dictators

Using a law first enacted under President Truman, the Biden administration will utilize the Defense Production Act to produce lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and manganese domestically, all while following strong environmental, labor, community, and tribal consultation standards. …

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April 7, 2022 at 5:16 PM

imagine all of NYC drifting off to sea, that’s what’s happened in Antarctica

Antarctica melting is happening far sooner than scientists anticipated — and all of us should be alarmed. John, An ice shelf larger than New York City has broken away from eastern Antarctica. It’s another dramatic sign of the impact of global warming. According to scientists moni…

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April 6, 2022 at 3:09 PM

FERC is letting red states set the tone for climate action

This “opt-out” policy directly impacts carbon emissions. It increases the amount of energy used, which impacts energy costs for small businesses while limiting their ability to change it. John, Earlier this year, SEEC members doubled their efforts to tackle climate change by launch…

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April 4, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Manatees need more than just a salad bar

With this starvation crisis reaching a critical point, it’s evident that the only way we can save the dwindling sea cow population is by restoring seagrass beds. John — if we’re going to put everything on the line to defend the “sea cow,” we must restore its habitat. More than 1,00…

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April 3, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Thanks to a loophole, the Tongass National Forest is in jeopardy

Because of a “land exchange” loophole, private interests have been able to bypass the Roadless Rule and continue harmful logging practices. Essentially, land exchanges authorized by Congress take lands out of federal protection and gives them back into the care of their home state or private inte…

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March 31, 2022 at 2:47 PM

We’ve come too far to lose ground now

From climate change to conservation and wildlife protection, to environmental justice, clean air and water, and so much more, SEEC members are fighting for your environmental priorities in Congress. From climate change to conservation and wildlife protection, to environmental just…

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March 30, 2022 at 7:46 PM

What do you think about pesticides’ impacts on bees?

Research shows that bees' cognitive functions are significantly harmed by these pesticides, to the point that they become incapable of finding their way to their hives. This is worrying as pollinators like bees have been declining in distressing numbers in recent years. John, The E…

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March 29, 2022 at 9:27 PM

mass-bleaching threatens to annihilate the Great Barrier Reef

We’ve got terrible news. The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing one of the worst mass-bleaching events in its history – and it’s happening during a La Niña year when temperatures are should be cooler. John, We’ve got terrible news. The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing one of the…

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March 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM

just when we thought the supply chain couldn’t get any worse...

With 80% of traded goods by volume conveyed along sea routes, the world’s supply chain is increasingly threatened by climate change. More powerful tropical storms and encroaching waters are at the top of the list of climate change risks. John,  We’ve all experienced the tremendous …

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March 26, 2022 at 5:06 PM

A “bomb cyclone” is melting sea ice in the North Pole

A record-breaking “bomb cyclone” brought unseasonably warm temperatures to the North Pole last week. That’s despite the fact that the North Pole is still in the midst of its six-month “polar night” when the sun never reaches its full height. John,  A record-breaking “bomb cyclone” …

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March 24, 2022 at 8:26 PM

UN Secretary General: we’re sleepwalking into a climate catastrophe

Tackling climate change must remain a key priority, and we need a Congress that doesn’t fall asleep at the wheel and instead passes legislation that makes a real impact on carbon pollution, both short and long term. John — the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres deliv…

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March 22, 2022 at 9:15 PM

half of all animals are threatened with extinction due to climate change

It may be too late to stop global warming entirely, but there is still time to save millions of animals from its worst effects. Every fraction of a degree of warming we prevent is the difference between species surviving or going extinct. John, It’s worse than we thought. Half of a…

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March 21, 2022 at 6:32 PM

It’s time to get Manchin back to the table

The letter from the House Democrats highlighted the devastating impact of the climate crisis in 2021, along with the urgency of taking action before climate change outpaces our ability to adapt if the U.S. fails to shift away from gas and oil swiftly. John, With SEEC member Represe…

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March 19, 2022 at 5:26 PM

How to tell a Trump and Biden budget apart: climate action

We can and should celebrate the renewed commitment by the Biden administration to clean energy and environment spending, but the reality is we could do more if Democrats had larger majorities in the House and Senate. John, The contrast between the Trump and Biden administrations i…

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March 18, 2022 at 9:31 PM

As gas prices rise, clean energy solutions can help us break from foreign oil for good

Renewable energy leads to national security. SEEC PAC stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and supports the Biden administration’s decision to hold Putin accountable through the Russian oil ban. As Congress’ strongest voices for transitioning to sustainable energy, SEEC stands ready to…

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March 16, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Plastics aren’t just contaminating our oceans...it’s in our soil, too

A new United Nations report confirms what SEEC members of Congress have been working on for months: As bad as the plastic pollution in the ocean is, our soils are even worse. John, A new United Nations report confirms what SEEC members of Congress have been working on for months: A…

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March 15, 2022 at 9:16 PM

SEEC members are taking a full-system approach to tackle climate change

Their solutions will ultimately become a critical component to the Biden administration’s goal for conserving 30% of U.S. lands and waters before the next decade. John, SEEC members are taking further initiative in tackling the climate crisis by launching a new task force – their f…

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