August 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
The White House recently issued guidelines for its Justice40 initiative. It seeks to direct at least 40% of all benefits from federal energy and environmental spending to disadvantaged communities.
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July 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
The Environmental Justice for All Act (S. 872/H.R. 2021) is a much-needed response to a long history of environmental wrongs.
June 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
On June 1, the Interior Department announced that it suspended all oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts and legality of previous lease sales.
May 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
On April 22-23, President Joe Biden convened 40 world leaders for a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate to build support to address the climate crisis.
April 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
On March 18, Rep. Donald McEachin (VA-04), Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL) reintroduced the Environmental Justice for All Act.
March 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
FCNL is honored to support Rep. Deb Haaland’s (NM-01) historic nomination for secretary of the interior.
February 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
Inside the Greenhouse is a monthly newsletter about FCNL’s environmental work, ways to engage members of Congress, and stories that impact our work.
President Biden Acts on Climate Change
True to his campaign promise, President Joe Biden issued an executive order to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement soon after he was sworn in on Jan. 20, with re-entry taking effect on Feb. 19.
January 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
Congress included key components of the Senate and House energy bills in its FY21 spending package passed in late December.
December 2020: Inside the Greenhouse
As President-elect Joe Biden begins to name key members of his administration, he is continuing his commitment to make climate change a central focus. As special presidential envoy for climate—a newly created role—former Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to guide the United States back into the Paris Climate Agreement and recommit to global climate cooperation. In December, Biden is expected to name Kerry’s domestic climate policy counterpart.
November 2020: Inside the Greenhouse
On Oct. 30, President Trump officially lifted roadless restrictions in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, paving the way for logging and development of more than 9.3 million acres of forest, including old growth forest. This decision was made despite overwhelming opposition; 96% of the public comments submitted opposed lifting the protections, and the five cooperating Alaska Native tribal nations withdrew from the process after their input was ignored.
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