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Waging legal & grassroots campaigns to protect people, wildlife, and ecosystems from climate change & the fossil fuel industry while driving the urgent transition for energy justice. Part of @centerforbiodiv.bsky.social

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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 02/10/2026
"All #BorderWall and road construction across the entire Big Bend region is halted! What a massive, historic victory for everyone across #BigBend — the toughest, most beautiful souls I know. I’m a puddle of tears. More to come soon." - @laikenjordahl.bsky.social, National #PublicLands Advocate
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 22h
Happening now: argument in Suncor v Boulder before #SCOTUS This is a big climate change liability moment: earthjustice.org/brief/2026/w...
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What to Know About the Supreme Court's Big Climate Case: Suncor v. Boulder
The Supreme Court could rule that communities can’t seek compensation for climate damage caused by oil companies violating state consumer protection laws.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 18/09/2026
What would you think if Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill declaring that junk food was healthy, and that funneled millions from health programs to the junk food industry? That would be absurd. But a costly, pro-industry biomass energy bill now on the governor’s desk does something similar ⬇️
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Gov. Newsom should veto biomass bill - Capitol Weekly
Despite the industry’s efforts at greenwashing, biomass is a proven loser for our health, climate, forests and wallets.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 18/09/2026
ICYMI: The Trump administration just proposed to accelerate oil and gas drilling across 23 million public acres in the Western Arctic by ending environmental reviews and rushing project approvals. This would clear the way for rampant drilling across the largest tract of #PublicLand. Take action ⬇️
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Don’t Let Big Oil Destroy the Western Arctic
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule to fast-track drilling across 23 million public acres in Alaska’s Western Arctic by ending environmental reviews, eliminating public input, and rushing...
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our op-ed today urges @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to veto this costly, anti-science, and harmful biomass bill: capitolweekly.net/gov-newsom-s...
capitolweekly.net
Gov. Newsom should veto biomass bill - Capitol Weekly
Despite the industry’s efforts at greenwashing, biomass is a proven loser for our health, climate, forests and wallets.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🌟⚖️ Tremendous congratulations to @biologicaldiversity.org's own Hollin Kretzmann for winning a CA Lawyer of the Year (CLAY) award for his work challenging oil & gas permitting and review! 🌎 www.dailyjournal.com/special_repo...
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Ctr4BioDiv Ocean @endangeredocean.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Bay Area folks! Come hear Center scientist Tiffany Yap and campaigner Ben Grundy talk about the sonic communication of mountain lions and whales on 4/23 in SF. And you can listen to recordings of the lions and whales speaking for themselves, too. 😉🐳🎶
"What the Whales & Lions Tell Us:" A bioacoustic listening journey + expert discussion. With experts from SF State University, Center for Biological Diversity. Thursday, April 23, 5:45-8pm (Doors close 6 pm). Live at Frontier Tower. RSVP: climateshifted.com/#events
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 10/04/2026
Hey #BayArea friends: Celebrate Earth Day this year with an evening of powerful films at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Brower Center in Berkeley, CA on April 25. We are thrilled to be a community partner for this event again this year. Tickets and info at: www.tinyurl.com/wsff2026
Poster for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Features an illustrated fish and details about the event on April 25 at 7 PM, held at the David Brower Center, Berkeley. Celebrates Earth Day. Includes a ticket discount code: CCL. Hosted by Citizens' Climate Lobby.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
NEW @thehill.com: our lawyers are fighting the illegal use of a wartime emergency law to restart an oil pipeline with a history of leaks. The White House is sending a message that it can bypass state laws that safeguard the environment, public health & the climate. thehill.com/opinion/whit...
thehill.com
Trump crossed an oily line of state sovereignty in California — your state is next
This blatant abuse of the Defense Production Act begs the question: How far will Trump go?
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The Trump Admin is coming for California's #BayArea (and beyond) with oil and gas drilling plans. We're on it. www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
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Trump order could kickstart drilling for oil in popular Bay Area parks
Experts say the plans highlight the Trump administration's "disdain for California."
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Mark Z. Jacobson @mzjacobson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Every day is the same >100% WindWaterSolar powering California's main grid for part of the day for 37 straight and 64/87 (73.5%) days in 2026 Gas is down 59.2%, solar is up 75.4%, batteries up 333% in '26 v '23 Batteries have provided 8% of all electricity output in CA in 2026
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 31/03/2026
BREAKING: Today Trump's Endangered Species Committee — much better described as the Extinction Committee — granted an unprecedented exemption to all oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico from the requirements of the ESA. We're in court challenging this decision. More info ➡️ bit.ly/4bVUrMV
A Rice's whale seen from above, swimming through calm, dark blue water. Text above the image reads "Trump's cabinet condemns Rice's whale to extinction."
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
💪 The Trump Admin's attempt to halt hard-fought protections against oil and gas pollution have been stopped NEW: biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press... re: California law SB 1137
biologicaldiversity.org
California Oil and Gas Health Protection Law Survives First-Round Trump Administration Attack
Buffer Zones Between Drilling Sites, Communities to Remain in Effect During Legal Battle
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 16/03/2026
The BLM’s plans include parcels that the agency itself acknowledges have no or low #OilAndGas potential — which could lead to the development of exploratory “wildcat” wells in pristine and populated areas alike.
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Could Oil Derricks Come To Mount Diablo?
BLM wants to open up areas for drilling near beloved Bay Area parks and wild spaces. We break down how likely that is.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
“This is a revolting power grab by an extremist president.” --Talia Nimmer, @biologicaldiversity.org Forcing the Sable pipelines to restart will NOT lower gas prices, but it WILL expose coastal wildlife to the risk of another oil spill. More here: laist.com/news/climate...
laist.com
Citing Iran crisis, Trump orders Santa Barbara oil pipeline restart. California will fight it
Trump is using Cold War-era emergency powers to force a California oil pipeline back online — and Gov. Newsom vows to sue, to block the move.
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Victoria Bogdan Tejeda @vbogg.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Not if we can stop it. w/ @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social by @baynature.org baynature.org/2026/03/11/c...
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Could Oil Derricks Come To Mount Diablo?
BLM wants to open up areas for drilling near beloved Bay Area parks and wild spaces. We break down how likely that is.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
🚨 The Trump admin is overriding CA law & ordering the restart of an oil pipeline that caused one of state’s largest oil spills. “Overriding state law to let an oil company restart pipelines sets a radically dangerous precedent.” -@biologicaldiversity.org biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
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Trump Administration Orders Restart of Dangerous Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline
Center for Biological Diversity: Energy Secretary Uses Defense Production Act, Claiming to Preempt State Law
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 11/02/2026
Idle oil and gas wells threaten our safety, health, and climate. They can leak climate-polluting gases like methane — explosive at high concentrations — and toxic chemicals like benzene, which is linked to several kinds of cancer. #California has more than 30,000. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4rQuJQx
 Image is an infographic showing an illustration of idle oil and gas wells near a hospital, school, and playground. A text overlay reads, "idle oil and gas wells are near thousands of California schools, hospitals, and playgrounds. It's time for oil and gas companies to clean them up."
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 12/02/2026
Huge win for California mountain lions: Today they were granted protection under the state #EndangeredSpeciesAct 🙌🐾 Now, six populations within Southern #California and the Central Coast will receive much-needed protections under the Act. More info on this win for the wild ➡️ bit.ly/4tzC4FI
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
**Idle wells, active threat** 👈 NEW report & interactive map by @biologicaldiversity.org experts found 1000s of idle oil & gas wells alarmingly close to schools, hospitals, parks and eldercare centers in California. “These wells are ticking time bombs." www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/id....
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 13/01/2026
Under the direction of Trump, the #EPA is working to nix clean-car standards that protect the air we breathe and help save money at the gas pump. Call out Trump's polluter-first agenda: Tell the EPA to protect our progress toward a better future by preserving clean-car standards ➡️ bit.ly/4qPNxib
Vehicles backed up on a wide, crowded highway. White text in a black box centered over the image reads: "Put the brakes on this polluting proposal".
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🚨 #California could see *1 million+ acres* opened up to fossil fuels: "We won’t let this administration get away with destroying our public lands. We’ll fight this effort to worsen climate change & expose CA’s people & wildlife to toxic pollution from drilling & fracking.”- @vbogg.bsky.social
biologicaldiversity.org
Trump Proposes Opening Over 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands to Drilling, Fracking
The Trump administration today released plans to open more than 1 million acres of public lands and mineral rights to oil and gas drilling and fracking in Southern California and the Central Valley, C...
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Biomass is held up as a "green" energy source on par with solar and wind. But it's polluting, expensive, and not helpful with wildfires. Our Climate Science Director explains in this new op-ed w/ @calmatters.org:
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Opinion | Biomass is a money pit that won’t solve California’s energy or wildfire problems
Utilities customers help pay for biomass because electric utilities buy its products to produce electricity, paying four times more. Is it worth it?
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Karuna Jaggar @karunajaggar.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The Endangered Species Act is the world’s most successful environmental law -- which is why it's under attack by the Trump Administration, which is proposing to gut the Act, driving species closer to extinction while greedy corps profit. ➡️ Take Action >> act.biologicaldiversity.org/nXrxsHJM-USw...
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Stop Trump's Extinction Plan
The Endangered Species Act is the world's most successful conservation law, and it's under attack again. The Trump administration just proposed four new rules that would gut the Act and drive imperile...
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 03/12/2025
Meet Shirleen, a 900-pound #leatherback turtle and an epic traveler. Thanks to satellite tracking by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, we now know more about where she goes. Leatherbacks are endangered – they need our help but, meanwhile, #GoShirleen! Learn more ➡️ marinelife.mapotic.com
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Exciting new leadership development opportunity for youth in the LA area interested in climate justice! Applications are open Dec 3 - Jan 7 for the South Central Youth Leadership Coalition Fellowship, founded by @goldmanprize.bsky.social winner Nalleli Cobo: scylcfellowship.com. Spread the word!
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SCYLC Fellowship Application
The South Central Youth Leadership Coalition Fellowship strives to educate, empower, and equip youth with tools to become climate policy activists so they can create lasting impact in their communitie...
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 01/12/2025
A new documentary, The Land of Sacrifice: The Burden of New Mexico's Oil and Gas Extraction, explores the oil and gas crisis in NM and its damage to the health of frontline and Indigenous communities and degraded the ecosystem. The Land of Sacrifice is free for anyone to watch ➡️ bit.ly/4okDhgq
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
▶️ NEW: documentary short about the price #NewMexico residents pay while the fracking industry cashes in, feat. plaintiffs in our groundbreaking NM constitutional case: "Land of Sacrifice," by Annie Ersinghaus www.nmlandairwatersacred.org/sacrifice
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Oil Change International @oilchange.org · 12/11/2025
1/ 🧵At #COP30 @govmlg.bsky.social & @gavinnewsom.bsky.social touted climate leadership. But frontline leaders called them out: both expanded fossil fuels extraction. Communities demand a just transition @ips-dc.org @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social @yuccanm.bsky.social oilchange.org/news/communi...
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Communities Confront U.S. Governors Over Fossil Fuel Expansion and False Climate Solutions - Oil Change International
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2025 Belém, Brazil — As Trump doubles down on fossil fuel fanaticism, state and local leaders in the U.S. have a responsibility to lead a just transition and not…
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 10/11/2025
The fight for Alaska’s wild future is happening right now. Join our Nov. 13 webinar at noon PT / 3 p.m. ET to learn how we’re using litigation, science, and partnerships with Alaska Native Tribes to defend the wildlife and habitats that define #Alaska. Register to stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/47YG0qJ
Promotional image for the webinar "Alaska in Focus". It shows a profile picture of Cooper Freeman with snow covered mountains in the background. White text reads "Standing up for North America's Wildest Ecosystems with Alaska Director Cooper Freeman. Thursday, Nov. 13th. Noon PT/3 p.m. ET"
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
AI & data centers are getting tons of hype, but less discussed (but deeply important) are the AI boom’s dangers to our environment, health, & wallets: op-ed by Jean Su & Dr. John Fleming of @biologicaldiversity.org
commondreams.org
Behind AI Hype, Climate Consequences | Common Dreams
AI’s massive energy use is giving fossil fuels a lifeline when they should be rapidly phased out in response to the climate emergency.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 03/11/2025
Huge win for humpbacks! Dozens of humpbacks are entangled in fishing gear off the Pacific Coast every year, but it was just announced that a federal task force will be formed to curb these entanglements. This announcement stems from our 2023 legal victory. Read on ➡️ bit.ly/47C4sNj
Close up underwater picture of a humpback whale's tail wrapped in fishing gear.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
▶️ NEW report from @biologicaldiversity.org: AI Data Center Boom Threatens U.S. Climate Goals "We need meaningful guardrails at every level to ward off this huge threat to our air, water and climate — and guard against energy price spikes for consumers.” biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 15/10/2025
The #FixOurForestsAct will not prevent #wildfires — it will weaken environmental laws, silence impacted communities, and hinder courts' ability to block harmful logging projects. The window to stop it is closing. Urge your senators to protect forests and reject this reckless bill ➡️ bit.ly/49bOknU
A lynx stands in the snow, looking towards the camera.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Stop letting industry write the rules ✋ CO2 pipeline ruptures & leaks can endanger people & wildlife for MILES around. The proposed PIPES Act falls short & lacks commonsense, evidence-based safety measures. Call your Senators 📞 855-980-2396 📞 to tell them why pipeline safety matters to you!
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🔈 Say it louder for the folks in the back (and those who just aren't listening): Fast-tracking new oil drilling permits will do nothing to affect pump prices. calmatters.org/commentary/2...
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Fast-tracking new oil drilling won’t lower California gas prices but it’ll raise  environmental risks | Opinion
Lawmakers just enabled fast-tracking of new oil drilling permits in Kern County. If gas prices move, though, expect other economic forces at work.
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Victoria Bogdan Tejeda @vbogg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Yesterday we launched CACTI, a #SanFrancisco Bay Area coalition against carbon capture & storage (CCS). I spoke, along with others. It was a powerful event! Huge thanks @foodandwater.bsky.social for your key organizing role 💙 Learn more here: cacticoalition.org
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
It's (beyond) time to stop paying polluters to wreck our planet. *This year alone* the fed gov't will give $34.8 billion to fossil fuel companies 😱 New report: www.commondreams.org/news/us-foss...
commondreams.org
'Paying for Climate Chaos': Report Exposes $35 Billion a Year in US Handouts to Big Oil | Common Dreams
New report reveals US government will hand out $34.8 billion in subsidies to fossil fuel companies this year.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Happening Sept 9: Join SF #BayArea groups & residents at a press conference announcing their alliance to fight the Montezuma Carbon Hub -- a massive waste injection hub proposed near wetlands & communities. www.mobilize.us/fww/event/83...
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CA Press Conference: Stop the Montezuma Carbon Hub! · Food & Water Watch
Join other Bay Area residents as we come together to protect our communities and health against the proposed Montezuma Carbon Hub Project. **A new coalition, Communities Against Carbon Transport & In...
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Huge news ‼️: So-called "Alligator Alcatraz" ordered to cease expansion, bringing new detainees, wind down operations. Thanks to @biologicaldiversity.org , Friends of the Everglades, Earthjustice, & the Miccosukee Tribe. The ruling: 82 pages citing extensive evidence of harms
washingtonpost.com
Florida ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz over environmental impact
The ruling, which gives the state 60 days to act, comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to convert a prison in North Florida into a second immigrant detention site.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/08/2025
Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail
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Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail
Judge’s order finds jail, which has attracted waves of criticism, was causing severe harm to Florida Everglades A federal judge in Miami late on Thursday ordered the closure of the Trump administration’s notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration jail within 60 days, and ruled that no more detainees were to be brought to the facility while it was being wound down. The shock ruling by district court judge Kathleen Williams builds on a temporary restraining order she issued two weeks ago halting further construction work at the remote tented camp, which has attracted waves of criticism for harsh conditions, abuse of detainees and denial of due process as they await deportation. Continue reading...
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Action opportunity! 📢 CA Gov. Newsom is proposing legislation to allow thousands of new oil and gas wells to be drilled — without environmental review or public oversight. 👎 Act now! 👇 act.biologicaldiversity.org/K_RW5BlOP0aG...
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Protect California from More Drilling
The California legislature may soon betray years of progress on climate and public health policy that has made the state safer and healthier. Tell your state legislators to reject the governor’s plans...
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Our team & others asked a federal court today to stop Trump’s EPA from delaying critical limits on pollution from oil and gas: "I’m hopeful the court will step in to protect our air and give Americans a voice on this important health issue." -- @biologicaldiversity.org attorney Maggie Coulter
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Lawsuit Details Trump EPA’s Illegal Delay of Methane Pollution Limits
The Center for Biological Diversity joined environmental and public health groups in a legal motion today asking a federal court to stop President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency from delaying...
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 11/08/2025
The fight over restarting oil drilling near Santa Barbara will determine both the fate of "the single largest threat to California's coast," and whether Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has what it takes to stand up to more "Trumpian" offshore drilling proposals. @rollingstone.com covers.
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'Defending Paradise': Julia Louis-Dreyfus Takes on Big Oil in California
Actress and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus is fighting to block new oil drilling in Santa Barbara in the wake of a massive 2015 spill.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 07/08/2025
The Center and allies have won a temporary restraining order on further construction of "Alligator Alcatraz." Our fight to put an end to this destructive and unjust project goes on. The Everglades should be home to wildlife, not prisons. Read on ➡️ bit.ly/4fvbmYn #AlligatorAlcatraz
The Everglades, seen from above. A network of green plantlife interlaced with ribbons of shining water stretching to the horizon. There is yellow and white text with a transparent black background laid over the image: “It’s a relief that the court has stepped in to protect the Everglades’ sensitive waters, starry skies and vulnerable creatures from further harm while we continue our case,” said Elise Bennett, Florida and Caribbean director and an attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We’re ready to press forward and put a stop to this despicable plan for good.”
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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
🎙️ ON AIR: We're talking with @biologicaldiversity.org's Shaye Wolf, WIRED's @mollytaft.com and @berkeleyearth.org's Kristin Sissner about the Endangerment Finding and the erasure of critical climate reports and data. ❓ What are your questions about the future of climate science? 📻 Listen:
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Trump EPA Makes Major Moves to Repeal Climate Regulation | KQED
We talk to reporters and scientists about what’s at stake with the rescission of the Endangerment Finding.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 05/08/2025
The 2009 endangerment finding was based on overwhelming scientific evidence that has only become more robust. Rescinding the endangerment finding will make it harder for federal agencies to take steps that cut heat-trapping greenhouse gas pollution.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
ICYMI, Trump's EPA is seeking to roll back the science-based "endangerment finding" that underlies many GHG regulations. It's going to be a fight. "By revoking this key scientific finding Trump is putting fealty to Big Oil over sound science & people's health."- @safe-climate.bsky.social
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Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases
The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.
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Howard Crystal @howardmc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/03/c... "National parks are one of America’s best ideas. This wasteful Everglades abomination surely is one of our worst. It disregards Floridians’ support for our public lands and exploits them for a project steeped in cruelty."
orlandosentinel.com
Commentary: Alligator Alcatraz harms everything it touches
The human impact of the Everglades detention center is massive, but the environmental damage to a fragile ecosystem will cause irreparable harm.
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Ctr4BioDiv: Climate & Energy Justice Programs @cbd-climate-energy.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Take a listen: Latino USA digs into CCS in California, & the massive taxpayer subsidy that pays for it (and more oil production!) feat. @biologicaldiversity.org attorney Maggie Coulter & community advocates, incl. CCEJN www.latinousa.org/2025/08/03/c...
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Trump Supports This Climate Solution: Is That A Bad Thing? - Latino USA
Carbon capture promises to fight climate change—but in California’s Central Valley, locals question who really benefits from this controversial technology.
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