The Biden Administration Is Fulfilling Its Conservation Promises in the First 100 Days ArticleApr 30, 2021 The Biden Administration Is Fulfilling Its Conservation Promises in the First 100 Days The White House and U.S. Department of the Interior have made quick progress on increasing conservation ambition, addressing climate change, and strengthening tribal consultation in the first 100 days. Apr 30, 2021 Jenny Rowland-Shea
Oil and Gas Companies Are Lying About How Much Oil They Control on U.S. Public Lands ArticleMar 23, 2021 Oil and Gas Companies Are Lying About How Much Oil They Control on U.S. Public Lands The oil industry already has at least 10 years’ worth of unused leases at its disposal, even with the leasing pause. Mar 23, 2021 Sahir Doshi, Jenny Rowland-Shea, Nicole Gentile
The Extremist Campaign to Blame Immigrants for U.S. Environmental Problems ReportFeb 1, 2021 The Extremist Campaign to Blame Immigrants for U.S. Environmental Problems Anti-immigrant rhetoric stemming from discredited pseudoscience has evolved into an extreme right-wing greenwashing effort that the modern conservation movement is right to reject. Feb 1, 2021 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Sahir Doshi
Blocking Access to Scarce Water Supply Can Stop Oil Companies From Drilling the Arctic Refuge ArticleSep 15, 2020 Blocking Access to Scarce Water Supply Can Stop Oil Companies From Drilling the Arctic Refuge Building a massive seawater treatment plant along the Arctic Refuge’s coastline is among the many regulatory and technical hurdles that the oil industry is likely to have to clear. Sep 15, 2020 Kate Kelly, Sally Hardin, Jenny Rowland-Shea
The Nature Gap ReportJul 21, 2020 The Nature Gap People of color, families with children, and low-income communities are most likely to be deprived of the benefits that nature provides. Jul 21, 2020 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Sahir Doshi, Shanna Edberg, 1 More Robert Fanger
The Most Anti-Nature President in U.S. History ArticleMay 21, 2020 The Most Anti-Nature President in U.S. History President Trump has removed protections from more U.S. lands than President Teddy Roosevelt protected as parks and monuments. May 21, 2020 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Zainab Mirza
How Congress Can Help Energy States Weather the Oil Bust During the Coronavirus Pandemic ReportApr 29, 2020 How Congress Can Help Energy States Weather the Oil Bust During the Coronavirus Pandemic Instead of granting bailouts to oil companies, Congress should throw a lifeline to energy-producing states, counties, and workers that are incurring the financial and environmental costs of the oil bust. Apr 29, 2020 Kate Kelly, Jenny Rowland-Shea
The House of Representatives Is Working To Restore America’s Conservation Vision ArticleMar 2, 2020 The House of Representatives Is Working To Restore America’s Conservation Vision Leaders in the House are defying President Trump’s anti-environmental crusade by passing bills to protect nature. Mar 2, 2020 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Matt Lee-Ashley
Oil and Gas Development Is Creating a Problem for the Arid West ArticleNov 12, 2019 Oil and Gas Development Is Creating a Problem for the Arid West In the West, 60 percent of oil and gas leases offered by the Trump administration are in areas of high water stress, posing a potential threat to the water security of farmers and local communities. Nov 12, 2019 Jenny Rowland-Shea
The Green Squeeze ReportOct 22, 2019 The Green Squeeze To slow the loss of America’s wildlife and natural areas, scientists recommend conserving 30 percent of lands and oceans by 2030. This goal is ambitious, but achievable. Oct 22, 2019 Matt Lee-Ashley, Jenny Rowland-Shea, Ryan Richards
A Vast Liquidation of Public Lands Is Underway in Alaska ReportSep 10, 2019 A Vast Liquidation of Public Lands Is Underway in Alaska The Trump administration’s attempted sell-out of Alaskan forests, wildlife, and waters would be one of the largest liquidations of public lands in U.S. history—and is sure to tarnish the state’s future and worsen its budget problems. Sep 10, 2019 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Sung Chung, Sally Hardin, 2 More Matt Lee-Ashley, Kate Kelly
Trump Administration Is Suppressing Science and Public Opinion to Drill the Arctic Refuge ArticleJun 26, 2019 Trump Administration Is Suppressing Science and Public Opinion to Drill the Arctic Refuge A new CAP analysis finds near unanimous public opposition to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; yet the Trump administration still seems intent to pursue the lease sale. Jun 26, 2019 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Sung Chung