Action Alert: Oil and gas and mining, oh my!

Just Say No to NEW Leases

In January President Biden took a critical first step by pausing NEW oil and gas leasing on public lands pending a long-overdue study of the climate impacts of energy extraction.

It's time to phase out fossil fuel development on public lands and waters in the U.S.

Pollution from the world's currently producing oil and gas fields—if fully developed—would push global warming well past 1.5 degrees Celsius.

That means NEW leasing of federal oil, gas and coal is incompatible with U.S. climate goals.

We must make sure the administration does a rigorous review. If that review follows the science, it will be clear that new federal fossil fuel development will worsen the climate and extinction crises.

Wild public lands and waters must provide safe harbor for diverse species by protecting the ecosystems upon which we all depend.

We need your voice today: Urge Interior Secretary Haaland to phase out dirty, destructive energy development on public lands and waters.

Resources

Talking Points & Sample Letter
Excellent Background Article
Sign the petition to phase out federal fossil fuel programs. Even if you sign the petition, please still take the time to write a short comment and email it directly to Secretary Haaland.

Save the Boundary Waters—Again!

Here's our chance to protect it permanently.

The Biden Administration announced the review of the unlawful reinstatement and renewal of mineral leases held by Twin Metals that threaten the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

These leases were terminated in 2016, however in 2018 the Trump administration reinstated the leases without completing a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

The BWCAW is an important water source, provides critical habitat, and is one of the most popular recreation destinations in the nation. The science shows that protecting the watersheds surrounding the BWCAW is vital.

Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) sent a letter to Secretaries Vilsack and Haaland urging the administration re-initiate an environmental review. Support within Minnesota is high and her letter carries weight in this fight.

The ultimate goal is permanent protection to prevent any future attempt to sanction industrial activities that could harm this American treasure.

Take 3-Way Action with 1 Letter

If you’ve visited the Boundary Waters, be sure to also include your personal experience.

Thank Senator Smith for her support of protecting the Boundary Waters.
Contact your Senators and ask that they support a withdrawal of these leases and sponsor permanent protection.
Contact Secretaries Vilsack (USDA) and Haaland (DOI) with the same message.

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