Biden’s record on public lands and waters in 3 maps
During President Biden’s year-plus in office, we’ve been keeping an eye on his administration’s management of public lands and waters, which play a significant role in either mitigating or worsening the climate and extinction crises. We tried to answer three burning questions (with three maps) about President Biden’s stewardship from his inauguration through January 2022.
As days get hotter and drier, the wildfire season becomes longer and storms strike with increasing force, one thing is clear: climate change is happening here and now. Most concerning of all, it’s threatening our health, homes and safety—and hitting the most vulnerable the hardest.
A guide to changing racist and offensive names on public lands
Across the United States, thousands of mountains, rivers, lakes and other features on public lands bear racist and offensive names. Our new guide, released with the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, summarizes the scope of the problem and provides step-by-step instructions on how anyone can help rename places. Read more
Access to the outdoors is a health and human rights issue
A growing body of research links the outdoors to improved health and well-being, with some doctors even prescribing outdoor time to patients. These shifts underscore the need for lawmakers to make sure everyone is able to access parks and green space. Read more
Tell the Biden admin: Stop destructive oil project in the Western Arctic
Trump tried to green-light a massive drilling operation in the Western Arctic before a judge stepped in and stopped it. Now the Biden administration is thinking about issuing new approvals for the same project.Tell President Biden there’s no good reason to revive the destructive “Willow project” in the Western Arctic!