Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy ArticleJune 25, 2026 Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from more than 86 million acres of public lands, threatening beloved landscapes and wildlife across the country. Jun 25, 2026 Sophie Conroy, Sam Zeno
A Call for Ocean Protection in All 35 Coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories ArticleJune 15, 2026 A Call for Ocean Protection in All 35 Coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories B.E.A.C.H. 35 proposes a national pledge to protect at least one beloved ocean habitat in all 35 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories by 2030, a pivotal shift that prioritizes critical habitats, quality, equity, and local, community-led stewardship. Jun 15, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Suraida Nañez-James
The 119th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus: Tracking the Assault on Public Lands ReportJune 10, 2026 The 119th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus: Tracking the Assault on Public Lands Twenty-five members of Congress are working to remove protections from America’s public lands and waters through dozens of antiparks bills. Jun 10, 2026 Sophie Conroy, Sam Zeno
Climate Action, Close to Home Past EventApril 21, 2026 Climate Action, Close to Home Please join the Center for American Progress for an event on local climate action during D.C. Climate Week. Center for American Progress Apr 21, 2026
Why Alaska and U.S. Territories Get Damage, Not Dollars, From Deep-Sea Mining ArticleApril 21, 2026 Why Alaska and U.S. Territories Get Damage, Not Dollars, From Deep-Sea Mining The Trump administration is advancing deep-sea mining in U.S. waters near the Pacific territories and Alaska, a process Indigenous leaders have identified as "resource colonialism" due to its prioritization of corporate interests, the permanent ecological damage it causes, and the fact that its profits flow outward to shareholders while providing no economic benefits to communities struggling with high costs, precarious jobs, and faltering public services. Apr 21, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Mark Haggerty
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Killing Whales Under the Guise of National Security ArticleApril 7, 2026 Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Killing Whales Under the Guise of National Security Under the pretense of national security, and amid a self-inflicted energy crisis of President Trump’s own making, the administration’s “God Squad” has exempted all Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities from the Endangered Species Act, risking the extinction of critically endangered species such as the Rice’s whale. Apr 7, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney
The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss ReportFebruary 23, 2026 The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss New analysis reveals persistent environmental inequality in the United States. Communities of color are three times more likely than white communities to live in nature-deprived areas, and three-quarters of residents of these areas have low household incomes. Feb 23, 2026 Sam Zeno, Mariam Rashid, Jenny Rowland-Shea, 2 More Kim Bailey, Rena Payan
Fact Sheet: The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss Fact SheetFebruary 23, 2026 Fact Sheet: The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss New analysis from Conservation Science Partners, the Center for American Progress, and Justice Outside reveals persistent inequality in nearby nature in the United States. Feb 23, 2026 Sam Zeno, Mariam Rashid, Jenny Rowland-Shea, 2 More Kim Bailey, Rena Payan
The Trump Administration Is Intentionally Erasing the Black History Told by Public Lands and Waters ArticleFebruary 20, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Intentionally Erasing the Black History Told by Public Lands and Waters Public lands tell America’s full and true story, yet new Trump administration policies threaten to erase Black history, undermine access, and distort the national memory. Feb 20, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Mariam Rashid, Kendra Hughes
Fact Sheet: 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels Fact SheetFebruary 18, 2026 Fact Sheet: 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels Contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, fossil fuel industries have benefited heavily from government subsidies in the form of direct tax incentives, steep discounts on public lands, reduced permitting barriers, government services, and lack of accountability for their pollution and public health impacts. Feb 18, 2026 Alia Hidayat, Sophie Conroy, Gianna Sala
5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels ReportFebruary 17, 2026 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels While renewables have received scrutiny from the Trump administration and congressional Republicans over subsidies, the administration’s narrative hides how fossil fuel industries reap the benefits of a distorted market that has made Americans pay more for polluting fossil energy for decades. Feb 17, 2026 Alia Hidayat, Sophie Conroy, Gianna Sala
Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis In the NewsFebruary 10, 2026 Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis In an op-ed published by Ground Shift, John Podesta and Drew McConville explain why we need new ideas and a bold vision when it comes to endangered species conservation. Feb 10, 2026 Ground Shift John Podesta, Drew McConville
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.