Environment & Energy

Our planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges, threatening ecosystems, species, coastal communities, and all too often, human life itself. Heading the list of threats is climate change, with its promise of drastic environmental, economic, and cultural upheaval. But we also face persistent problems of air and water pollution, toxic wastes, cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay and other Great Waters, and protecting natural resources and wildlife.

Central to the environmental health of the nation and the planet is decreasing our dependence on energy derived from burning fossil fuels. Our continued reliance on these sources is literally endangering the planet's ability to sustain life as we know it. Yet many policymakers, with the financial and rhetorical support of energy companies bent on making a profit at the cost of the planet's health, continue to resist desperately needed reforms. Read about CPR’s work protecting the environment in reports, testimony, op-eds and more. Use the search box to narrow the list.

A Call to Action on the Risk of Toxic Floodwaters in Virginia

A Call to Action on the Risk of Toxic Floodwaters in Virginia, op-ed by Noah Sachs and David Flores

Type: Op-Eds (March 13, 2019)
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Author(s): David Flores
Trump's National Monument Mischief
Trump's National Monument Mischief, op-ed by Sarah Krakoff and Robert Anderson
Type: Op-Eds (March 13, 2019)
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Author(s): Sarah Krakoff
Youth Leadership Needed In Time of Climate Uncertainty
Youth Leadership Needed In Time of Climate Uncertainty, op-ed by Maxine Burkett and Maya Soetoro-Ng
Type: Op-Eds (March 13, 2019)
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Author(s): Maxine Burkett
Toxic Floodwaters: The Threat of Climate-Driven Chemical Disaster in the James River Watershed

The James River watershed in Virginia is particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. It faces higher than average sea-level rise, intensifying precipitation rates, and increased hurricane risks. As major storms cause serious and potentially toxic flooding in the James River watershed – and elsewhere in the United States – residents are reminded that the industries surrounding them are not doing enough to plan and adapt to our changing world.

Type: Reports (March 7, 2019)
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Author(s): David Flores, Noah Sachs
March 6, 2019, New Report Highlights Climate Change, Toxic Flooding Threats to Vulnerable Communities in Virginia

A new report highlights the role climate change and the lack of adequate planning and preparation plays in increasing the threats of toxic floodwaters, with a focus on Virginia.

Type: News Releases (March 6, 2019)
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With One Tweak, the Green New Deal Could Be Great for Houston

With One Tweak, the Green New Deal Could Be Great for Houston, op-ed by Victor Flatt

Type: Op-Eds (March 2, 2019)
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Author(s): Victor Flatt
Dismissing the Green New Deal as 'Socialism' Ignores Reality of Climate Crisis

Dismissing the Green New Deal as 'Socialism' Ignores Reality of Climate Crisis, op-ed by Alice Kaswan

Type: Op-Eds (Feb. 28, 2019)
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Author(s): Alice Kaswan
Rikers Island Should Get Green Infrastructure
Rikers Island Should Get Green Infrastructure, op-ed by Costa Constantinides and Rebecca Bratspies
Type: Op-Eds (Feb. 27, 2019)
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Author(s): Rebecca Bratspies
It's Official: Trump's policies deter EPA staff from enforcing the law

It's Official: Trump's policies deter EPA staff from enforcing the law, op-ed by Joel Mintz

Type: Op-Eds (Feb. 16, 2019)
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Author(s): Joel Mintz
Joint Comments on proposal from the National Archives and Department of Interior

Joint comments from CPR and other institutions to the National Archives and Records Administration's on the Department of Interior's natural resources planning and development document records schedule, November 26, 2018.

Type: Letters to Agencies (Nov. 26, 2018)
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