Environment Georgia

In a "historic conservation success story," the national population of bald eagles has grown 400% in the past 12 years. The bald eagle was one of the key species that first helped trigger the passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973.

We're grateful that President Biden's administration has committed to protecting 30% of America's lands and waters by 2030. We're also hopeful this is only beginning of more permanent protections to come.

Virginia is proving itself to be a leader in the South for environmental change. Here's how our campaign staff at Environment Virginia helped to turn a slate of big ideas into major legislative victories.

The board of supervisors in Kern County, California, have approved the development of 43,000 new oil and gas wells over the next 15 years. These additional sources of carbon emissions will continue to negatively impact public health in Kern County.

Salmon from the inner Bay of Fundy (iBoF) are one of 16 genetically-unique populations of Canadian Atlantic salmon. iBoF salmon reached near extinction in the early 2000s; now, conservationists are working to preserve and revive this once abundant species.

Did you know with all of Walmart’s rooftop space in the U.S., they have 5,844 MW of solar potential? That’s equivalent to powering 660,000 households a year! Join us in asking Walmart to go big on solar: https://environmentamerica.webaction.org///common/public/

Glowing trees and less light pollution? An artist based in the Netherlands draws on inspiration from nature to reimagine cities for the future.

Why we #VoteonClimateGA: In March 2020 the Trump Administration rolled back the Clean Cars Rule that would have put much more efficient cars on the road, reducing global warming pollution and smog. What is your plan to vote on climate in Georgia?

Why we #VoteonClimateGA: In 2018 the Trump Administration rolled back the Clean Power Plan which would have ramped up solar and wind power in the U.S. while scaling back the use of dirty fossil fuels to reduce global warming pollution. The replacement rule has no clear plan to reduce global warming pollution. What is your plan to vote on climate in Georgia?

Today’s the day! Cast your vote for the future you believe in! #VoteOnClimateGA

What makes America beautiful? From Alaska under the auroras to Wyoming’s hopeful spirit, it is often our connection with our wild spaces and communities that make our homes more beautiful.

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Why we #VoteonClimateGA: In October the Trump Administration rolled back rules that would have closed toxic coal ash ponds with no liners. Now toxic coal ash ponds can keep accepting coal ash and threatening our waterways. What’s your voting plan?

What’s your plan to #VoteOnClimateGA?

Otters were almost extinct in some parts of England but the tide is turning for these small critters, and they’re starting to pop back up in rivers across the country!

Out with toxic coal ash in with clean and renewable energy! We need you to #VoteonClimateGA. What is your voting plan?

Are you still seeing bees in your garden? If so, here’s how to identify them:

Looking to enjoy Halloween -- and save orangutans, elephants, and sun bears? If you’re buying candy today, take some time with friends and family to look up candy brands committed to sustainability, so you can enjoy your sweet treats AND help save the world with every bite.

Imagine a future powered by 100% clean energy like solar and wind. We need to #VoteonClimateGA to make a clean energy future a reality.