I live in the pristine mountains of Vermont. As a distance runner and someone who loves the outdoors, good air quality is something I’ve always taken for granted. Until recently. … Read more
Clean Air Act
Now is the time to strengthen, not rollback, environmental protections
Do you remember the growing hole in the earth’s ozone layer? Or acid rain? Do you remember when bald eagles were close to extinction because there were less than 500 … Read more
Ramifications of EPA’s Proposed New Carbon Pollution Standards for Minority Communities
EPA released its proposed new carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants on May 11, 2023. It is a cause for celebration not only for minority communities all over … Read more
Biden’s Power Plant Rule a Necessary Step for the Climate
Today, the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new proposal to limit carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants. If enacted, this would be the first time these … Read more
The Environmental Justice for All Act: To the Republic for Which it Stands
The Pledge of Allegiance asks that citizens pay tribute to the American flag, a symbol of “the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for … Read more
Three Cheers for 50 Years: Celebrating the EPA’s Dedication to Health and the Environment
The mid twentieth century brought about a change in the American mindset. Scientists like Rachel Carson and Margaret Murie began to sound the alarm about the dangers of synthetic pesticides, … Read more
What a Changing Court Could Mean for Our Wildlife, Waters, and Climate
The nation’s highest court has passed down many landmark decisions over the last few decades regarding a wide array of environmental topics—from climate change to wetlands to tailpipe emissions. Here … Read more
Will Congress Leave Wildlife Out to Dry this Year?
In our own lives, the new year often comes with a to-do list. Whether it’s filing financial paperwork or setting goals for the year ahead like going to the gym … Read more
Full Throttle Reverse
The Administration has taken another step backwards in the effort to ensure a stable and safe climate for wildlife. Administrator Scott Pruitt has announced that the Environmental Protection Agency plans … Read more
The Regulatory Accountability Act: A New Threat to Wildlife
As Americans travel for summer vacation, they expect safe picnic food, clean, swimmable and fishable rivers, and clear scenic vistas. Yet, the U.S. Senate could soon consider the Regulatory Accountability … Read more
