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We don’t need deep-sea mining
Deep-sea mining risks damaging vibrant ecosystems that science is just beginning to understand. And we don’t need it to meet the critical minerals challenge.
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Big data centers, big problems

Fossil fuel production on public lands inflicts a heavy environmental toll

More drilling, less protection
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Who are the top climate polluters in the country?
America’s most polluting power plants emit more greenhouse gas pollution than some entire states. New standards addressing pollution from those plants and the growth of wind and solar energy could make a big difference for the climate.

Accidents Waiting to Happen: Hazardous Materials by Rail
Rail lines carrying hazardous material frequently cross or travel alongside vulnerable rivers and streams, creating the risk of severe damage to waterways in the event of accidents.

Accidents Waiting to Happen: Oil Pipelines
Pipelines transport billions of barrels of oil across the U.S. each year, frequently passing over or near waterways. Since 2004, pipeline spills have released more than 750,000 barrels of oil into the environment.

Lead in PA School Drinking Water

Accidents Waiting to Happen: Coal Ash
Hundreds of coal ash pits and ponds sit near the banks of American waterways, threatening toxic spills that can cause long-term damage to the environment and public health.