Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
Climate action that meets the crisis’ urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage
What We're Working On
What We're Doing
Pursuing environmental justice
Investing in equitable climate solutions that address the country’s legacy of environmental racism while working to ensure that all communities have the right to breathe clean air, live free of dangerous levels of toxic pollution, access healthy food, and share the benefits of a prosperous economy
Creating good, clean jobs at home
Laying the groundwork for an urgent transition to a clean energy economy that works for all, creating millions of well-paying jobs with the opportunity to join a union, and improving the quality of life for all Americans in the process
Protecting nature
Addressing the linked climate and biodiversity crises by conserving 30 percent of all U.S. lands and water by 2030 and promoting natural solutions to the climate crisis that benefit all communities
Restoring U.S. climate leadership on the global stage
By taking strong and equitable domestic action, we restore the ability to bring countries together to reduce emissions and help developing countries transition to carbon-neutral economies and adapt to inevitable impacts
By the numbers
$99B
The cost to U.S. taxpayers from extreme weather events in 2020—and it’s getting worse
CAP, “Extreme Weather Cost U.S. Taxpayers $99 Billion Last Year, and It Is Getting Worse” (2021).
139
The number of elected senators and representatives who still deny climate change
CAP, “Climate Deniers in the 117th Congress” (2021).
2°F
Human activity, largely burning fossil fuels, has warmed the planet this much since 1800s
The New York Times, “A Hotter Future Is Certain, Climate Panel Warns. But How Hot Is Up to Us.” (2021).
1M
The number of plant and animal species at risk of extinction around the world today
CAP, “How Much Nature Should America Keep?” (2019).
What You Can Do
Take Action: Demand Climate Deniers in Congress Face the Facts
Featured work
5 Major Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Investments
Implementing Biden’s Justice40 Commitment To Combat Environmental Racism
The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized
Featured Experts
Auburn
Bell
Policy Analyst
Anne
Christianson
Director, International Climate Policy
Frances
Colón
Senior Director, International Climate Policy
Margaret
Cooney
Campaign Manager
Michael
Freeman
Policy Analyst
Nicole
Gentile
Senior Director, Public Lands
Sally
Hardin
Senior Director, Energy and Environment Campaigns
Shannon
Baker-Branstetter
Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy
Mark
Haggerty
Senior Fellow, Energy and Environment
Miriam
Goldstein
Senior Director for Conservation Policy; Senior Fellow
Trevor
Higgins
Acting Senior Vice President, Energy and Environment
Cathleen
Kelly
Senior Fellow
Hannah
Malus
Director, Energy and Environment Campaigns
Drew
McConville
Senior Fellow
Jenny
Rowland-Shea
Director, Public Lands
Sam
Ricketts
Senior Fellow
Angelo
Villagomez
Senior Fellow
Mike
Williams
Senior Fellow
Cody
Hankerson
Associate Director, Energy and Environment Campaigns
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Proposed National Marine Sanctuaries Provide a Pathway Toward Indigenous-Led Ocean Conservation
The United States can move closer to its dual goals of increasing access to nature for all Americans and protecting 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030 by approving and completing the designation of five new Indigenous-led marine sanctuaries.
4 Ways the Biden Administration Can Ensure Offshore Wind Development Benefits Tribes and Indigenous People
To develop offshore wind energy responsibly, both government and industry must involve Tribal and Indigenous leadership throughout the entire process.
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Save Households Money in 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act provides numerous financial incentives for purchasing climate-friendly technologies, creating significant savings opportunities for households.
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 4
In episode 4 of “Under The Pala Pala,” Angelo Villagomez from the Center for American Progress talks about what it’s like for Natives to work for green nongovernmental organizations in Washington, D.C., with Michaela Pavlat from the National Parks Conservation Association and Javan Santos from The Climate Initiative.
Local Communities and Tribes Have Seen Historic Funding for Conservation Thanks to the Biden Administration
President Biden has channeled over $10 billion to local land conservation efforts and conserved more than 12 million acres of land, furthering the nation’s 30x30 efforts.
5 Ways Scientists, NGOs, and Governments Can Support Indigenous-led Conservation
Outcomes from the Decolonizing Conservation Symposium at the 2022 National Diversity in STEM Conference.
The Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Boost Offshore Wind Production
Offshore wind energy has incredible potential to accelerate the clean energy transition; to fulfill its promise, the industry must center equity and worker justice.
Nations Must Link Climate and Nature Crises, or Risk Failing To Address Both
As the U.N. conference on biodiversity begins, participating nations must do what those at the recent climate change conference failed to accomplish: acknowledge the link between the climate and nature crises, setting up governments to take bold action on both.
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 3
In episode 3 of “Under the Pala Pala,” six Native speakers came together at the 2022 National Diversity in STEM Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to talk Indigenous-led conservation and how they bring their Native identity to the work that they do every day.
US Pacific Territories and the America the Beautiful Initiative Can Deliver Ocean Climate Solutions
The U.S. Pacific territories are vast—combined, their ocean areas are nearly twice the size of Alaska—and they are home to some of the world's largest marine protected areas. This region will be critical for achieving the Biden administration’s goals to combat climate change, protect 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030, and ensure access to nature for all Americans.
Executive Action vs. the Nature Crisis: Top 8 Opportunities President Biden Should Pursue To Meet His America the Beautiful Commitment
President Joe Biden committed to putting the United States on a path to conserve 30 percent of its lands and waters by 2030; here are eight major opportunities he must pursue immediately to achieve this goal.
16 National Monuments and Marine Sanctuaries Biden Should Create or Expand
Here are some of the many community-led proposals to protect U.S. lands and waters awaiting action by President Joe Biden and his administration.