Biden’s Opportunity To Protect the Western Arctic in the Wake of the Willow Project ReportNovember 14, 2023 Biden’s Opportunity To Protect the Western Arctic in the Wake of the Willow Project The Biden administration has the opportunity to champion conservation by strengthening protections in the Western Arctic to ensure the United States isn’t faced with another controversial Willow Project. Nov 14, 2023 Sam Zeno, Jenny Rowland-Shea
After Getting Willow Project Wrong, Biden Must Get These Climate and Public Lands Decisions Right ArticleMarch 17, 2023 After Getting Willow Project Wrong, Biden Must Get These Climate and Public Lands Decisions Right President Biden and his team must cement new protections for U.S. lands and waters, secure additional climate progress, and prevent bad decisions such as the Willow project from happening again. Mar 17, 2023 Drew McConville, Jenny Rowland-Shea
Project Decisions in Alaska Will Help Define Biden’s Conservation and Climate Legacy ArticleNovember 22, 2022 Project Decisions in Alaska Will Help Define Biden’s Conservation and Climate Legacy From a potential Arctic oil drilling hub to a mine that threatens one of the world’s most productive salmon fisheries, a series of upcoming project decisions in Alaska are poised to shape the Biden administration’s conservation and climate legacy. Nov 22, 2022 Drew McConville, Jenny Rowland-Shea, Michael Freeman
4 Reasons the Willow Oil Project Is Unfit for Approval ArticleAugust 9, 2022 4 Reasons the Willow Oil Project Is Unfit for Approval President Biden must reject ConocoPhillips’ Willow oil drilling project to sustain progress toward achieving the administration’s ambitious climate goals. Aug 9, 2022 Jenny Rowland-Shea
As Energy Prices Skyrocket, Congress Must Return the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall Profits to the American People ArticleApril 6, 2022 As Energy Prices Skyrocket, Congress Must Return the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall Profits to the American People Congress should enact a temporary tax on windfall profits from the oil and gas companies that are raking in record profits at a time of crisis-level energy prices. Apr 6, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Trevor Higgins
The Oil and Gas Industry’s Dangerous Answer to Climate Change ArticleAugust 25, 2021 The Oil and Gas Industry’s Dangerous Answer to Climate Change Companies are resorting to extreme measures to protect their own operations from the effects of climate change, even as their lobbyists stall reform. Aug 25, 2021 Sahir Doshi
Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay Would Be a Win for Tribes, Climate Action, and the Alaska Economy ArticleJune 3, 2021 Permanent Protections for Bristol Bay Would Be a Win for Tribes, Climate Action, and the Alaska Economy By taking action to protect the watershed of the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery, the EPA can support indigenous-led conservation and a robust economy in the region. Jun 3, 2021 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Sally Hardin, Miriam Goldstein
The Biden Administration Is Fulfilling Its Conservation Promises in the First 100 Days ArticleApril 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
How Infrastructure Reform Can Prioritize Ocean Climate Action ReportApril 26, 2021 How Infrastructure Reform Can Prioritize Ocean Climate Action As the Biden administration and Congress pursue ambitious infrastructure investments, they should look to the ocean to build a clean energy future. Apr 26, 2021 Rennie Meyers, Alexandra Carter, Miriam Goldstein
Blocking Access to Scarce Water Supply Can Stop Oil Companies From Drilling the Arctic Refuge ArticleSeptember 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
Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plan Would Be an Environmental Disaster ArticleOctober 23, 2019 Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plan Would Be an Environmental Disaster The Trump administration’s offshore drilling plan would be disastrous for the environment, leading to seven times more carbon pollution than the entire United States emits each year and causing nearly 100 large oil spills over the next 30 years. Oct 23, 2019 Margaret Cooney, Mary Ellen Kustin
Trump Administration Is Suppressing Science and Public Opinion to Drill the Arctic Refuge ArticleJune 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
The Most Powerful Arctic Oil Lobby Group You’ve Never Heard Of ReportAugust 9, 2018 The Most Powerful Arctic Oil Lobby Group You’ve Never Heard Of The Arctic Slope Regional Corporation spent more than half a million dollars in 2017 to convince Congress to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Aug 9, 2018 Sally Hardin, Jenny Rowland-Shea
Measuring the Loss of American Wildlife if the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Is Drilled ArticleDecember 11, 2017 Measuring the Loss of American Wildlife if the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Is Drilled One-third of polar bear denning habitat in the United States is located in the area that the tax bill would convert to an industrial oil field. Dec 11, 2017 Jenny Rowland-Shea
The Energy Case Against Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ArticleNovember 13, 2017 The Energy Case Against Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rocky Mountain energy producers, Arctic wildlife, and all Americans would lose if Congress sells out the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in its bid to give tax cuts to the 1 percent. Nov 13, 2017 Matt Lee-Ashley
The Big Melt: Curbing Arctic Climate Change Aligns with U.S. Economic and National Security Goals ReportMay 8, 2017 The Big Melt: Curbing Arctic Climate Change Aligns with U.S. Economic and National Security Goals At upcoming Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting, Secretary Rex Tillerson has an opportunity to protect U.S. national security and economic interests. May 8, 2017 Cathleen Kelly, Howard Marano
As Arctic Nears Tipping Point, President Obama and Nordic Leaders Must Act ArticleMay 11, 2016 As Arctic Nears Tipping Point, President Obama and Nordic Leaders Must Act President Obama and the five Nordic leaders should use their May 13 summit to work to cut their nations’ greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard the Arctic, and inspire more ambitious climate change action globally. May 11, 2016 Cathleen Kelly
4 Ways Obama and Trudeau Can Partner to Curb Climate Change ReportMarch 3, 2016 4 Ways Obama and Trudeau Can Partner to Curb Climate Change Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Washington, D.C., opens new possibilities for U.S.-Canadian partnerships to reduce the risks of Arctic and global warming. Mar 3, 2016 Cathleen Kelly
The Arctic Is on the Brink: Here’s Why You Should Care VideoAugust 27, 2015 The Arctic Is on the Brink: Here’s Why You Should Care CAP Senior Fellow Cathleen Kelly explains why Arctic warming—and melting—matters to you. Aug 27, 2015 Cathleen Kelly, Andrew Satter
3 Ways President Obama Can Help Native Communities Avert Climate Catastrophe ArticleAugust 24, 2015 3 Ways President Obama Can Help Native Communities Avert Climate Catastrophe During his visit to Alaska this August, President Obama has an opportunity to help imperiled Alaska Native villages escape climate disaster. Aug 24, 2015 Cathleen Kelly, Hannah Flesch
From Anchorage to Paris: How to Curb Arctic—and Global—Warming in 2 Steps ArticleAugust 20, 2015 From Anchorage to Paris: How to Curb Arctic—and Global—Warming in 2 Steps Secretary Kerry’s August Arctic conference in Anchorage, Alaska, is the ideal opportunity for world leaders to build momentum for a strong global climate agreement in Paris and to commit to cutting black carbon and methane pollution. Aug 20, 2015 Cathleen Kelly
Arctic Warming and What It Means for the Region and the Planet Fact SheetAugust 18, 2015 Arctic Warming and What It Means for the Region and the Planet Rising temperatures are driving dramatic changes in the Arctic with alarming consequences for people, plants, and animals across the globe. Aug 18, 2015 Hannah Flesch, Cathleen Kelly
Icebreakers: Essential Assets for a Changing Arctic ReportMarch 5, 2015 Icebreakers: Essential Assets for a Changing Arctic Without decisive action to fund and build new heavy icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard, the United States puts its environment and national security in harm’s way. Mar 5, 2015 Shiva Polefka
Safeguarding the Arctic ReportJanuary 22, 2015 Safeguarding the Arctic National security, coastal communities, and the environment are at stake as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry takes the helm of the Arctic Council. Jan 22, 2015 Cathleen Kelly, Miranda Peterson
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