Action for a greener, healthier California

Landmark offshore wind bill becomes law in California

Offshore wind could have met 150% of California’s 2019 electricity needs. A new law promises to harness that potential. 

Trouble in the Air

Millions of Americans breathed polluted air in 2020. Learn more.

Trash in America

The United States produces too much waste. Find out more about what’s in our trash, where it goes — and what we should do with it.

Reconnecting Nature

Join us for a tour of seven different types of wildlife corridor projects across the U.S. that are working to connect natural areas. 

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Coalition urges Gov. Newsom to protect and strengthen rooftop solar

California's impressive growth in solar power is at risk. We're calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep this good thing going strong.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Congressional field hearing in Orange County shines light on recent oil spill’s devastating impacts

"As this hearing shows, our elected representatives, scientific and wildlife experts, and businesses and communities agree: It’s time to end offshore oil drilling."

News Release | Environment California Research and Policy Center

Statement: Congressional field hearing in Orange County shines light on recent oil spill’s devastating impacts

ORANGE COUNTY -- The Congressional Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a joint field oversight hearing Monday in response to the recent oil spill in Orange County that devastated both wildlife and local coastal communities.

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Electrify UPS: A zero emission shipping strategy

In order to address climate change, the shipping industry must dramatically reduce global warming emissions by electrifying their trucking fleets.

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More than 126,000 gallons of crude oil flood California coast

Thousands of gallons of crude oil have once again flooded our waters. 

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.