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Climate And Safe Energy

Our Climate and Safe Energy campaign reframes the climate crisis as a global water crises and advocates for a transition from dirty fossil fuels towards more environmentally sustainable energy sources.

rampal

International coalition issues urgent appeal to save Bangladeshs people and tigers from Rampal coal plant


Over 70 NGOs from 29 countries send urgent appeal to Exim Bank of India not to finance Rampal coal plant Nijmegen, Netherlands – A global coalition...

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Georgia legislature overwhelmingly rejects river easements for Spectra’s Sabal “Sinkhole” Trail Pipeline


John S. Quarterman is President of WWALS Watershed Coalition, Inc., the Waterkeeper® Affiliate for the Withlacoochee, Alapaha, and Upper Suwannee River...

offshore-drilling

Historic Petition Urges Obama to Halt All New Offshore Fossil Fuel Leases


More Than 45 Organizations Back Historic Legal Petition That Takes Aim at Ocean-drilling Damage to Climate, Wildlife, Communities WASHINGTON— More than...

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An Urgent Leap from Coal to Renewable Energy Needed to Ease Global Water Shortage


A Greenpeace study, The Great Water Grab, released today showing that the coal industry is responsible for deepening the global water crisis, has prompted...

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Fully Loaded, Coal-Laden Vessel Sinks in the Sundarbans


Waterkeeper organizations call on governments of India and Bangladesh to stop construction of Rampal and Orion Power Plants situated by the bank of River...

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Waterkeeper Alliance Responds to Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Plan


Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released a draft five-year plan for 2017-2022 that closes the Atlantic Ocean for oil and gas drilling...

fracked gas

Coalition celebrates FERC denial of Jordan Cove LNG terminal and Pacific Connector pipeline


Coalition celebrates FERC denial of Jordan Cove LNG terminal and Pacific Connector pipeline Medford, OR—Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...

pure farms pure waters

Statement of Peter A. Harrison to the United States Commission on Civil Rights


Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to address the United States Commission on Civil Rights today. My name is Peter Harrison and I am an...

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Taylor Energy Public Forum Highlights Serious Risks of Offshore Oil Drilling


Taylor Energy argues that oil leak simply cannot be stopped New York, NY and Baton Rouge, LA – January 21, 2016 – Yesterday, Taylor Energy held a...

keep it in the ground!

Call to Obama Administration: Keep Our Oil and Gas in the Ground


Drilling and Fracking of Oil and Gas on Public Lands a Major Climate Threat, Groups Call for Restraint and Detailed Study Washington, D.C.—Environmental...

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Will Climate Change Swamp Cartagena?


It’s November 2015 and I’m walking along the streets of Old Town Cartagena, Colombia, just a couple blocks from the Caribbean Sea. It’s supposed...

Groups’ Push for Transparency Results in Public Forum on Taylor Energy’s Decade-Long Oil Leak in Gulf of Mexico


Opportunity for the public to assess response and impacts on ecosystem NEW YORK, NY and BATON ROUGE, LA — January 11, 2016 — Taylor Energy will be...

Citizens groups, state reach historic settlement with Frasure Creek over water pollution


Deal sends strong signal to incoming Bevin administration Frankfort, KY – A coalition of citizens groups entered a settlement late last night with Frasure...

New Investigative Report Documents Threat from Oil Trains on Nation’s Neglected Rail Infrastructure


With a 5,000% increase in oil train traffic, Waterkeepers across the U.S. identify significant areas of concern with 114 railway bridges along known and...

Veil of Secrecy Finally Lifted on Taylor Energy’s Decade Long Oil Leak


September 3, 2015, New York, NY and New Orleans, LA — Today Waterkeeper Alliance, Apalachicola Riverkeeper, and Louisiana Environmental Action Network,...

Study Reveals 100% Renewable Energy In Chile Can Save 1,500 Lives A Year


Chile’s Citizens’ Committee on Climate Change labels government plans for climate action insufficient. Santiago, Chile – A new study has been...

Extreme weather event unfolds further in Vietnam with toxic spills and flooding now from multiple coal mine and power plant sites surrounding Ha Long Bay


Quang Ninh, Vietnam – August 1, 2015: Ongoing and forecast increased downpours in northeastern Vietnam have now seen toxic spills and flooding from...

Heavy Rains in Vietnam Cause an Avalanche of Coal Waste, Threatening Communities and Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site


Quang Ninh, Vietnam – July 30, 2015: Over the past two days, heavy seasonal rains in northeastern Vietnam have flooded local communities with industrial...

Judge Allows Taylor Energy Case to Move Forward


NEW ORLEANS, LA — July 9, 2015 — Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan dismissed Taylor Energy’s motion for summary judgment,...

Gulf Power and Conservation Groups Agree on Plan to Contain Coal Ash Pollution along Apalachicola River


Company Will Take Measures to Move Toxic Threat Away from Apalachicola River TALLAHASSEE – In a landmark legal settlement reached today with three conservation...

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Duke Energy Agrees to Clean Up more North Carolina Coal Ash Dumps


Three more rivers to be protected from coal ash threat, while others left behind Today, Duke Energy added three sites to the list of North Carolina facilities...

Norwegian Parliament Set to Ban Coal Investments


Last week, Donna Lisenby, Clean and Safe Energy Campaign Manager of Waterkeeper Alliance, was invited to Oslo, Norway by Heffa Schücking of Urgewald...

Great Lakes Waterkeepers and Waterkeeper Alliance Urge Canadian Authorities to Ditch the Great Lakes Nuclear Dump


Groups Renew Plea to U.S. Secretary of State to Oppose Threat to Drinking Water Supply for 40 Million People NEW YORK, NY – May 27, 2015 – Environmentalists...

Judge Rules True Extent and Impact of Taylor Energy Oil Spill Can’t be Kept from the Public


Federal government and Taylor Energy have tried to keep secret the details of a spill that could bleed oil into the Gulf for a century May 21, 2015, New...

Asheville Coal Plant Retirement Signals End to Coal Ash Pollution


Continued Reliance on Fossil Fuels Troubling to the Region May 19 – Asheville, NC – In an announcement today, Duke Energy revealed a proposal to...

Waterkeeper Alliance Pushes for Meaningful Oil Tank Car Safety Regulations


New DOT Rule Fails to Provide Meaningful Protections   May 14, 2015, New York, NY —  Waterkeeper Alliance and Spokane Riverkeeper today joined...

Hudson River Groups Warn New Crude Oil Regulations Still Leave Public and River at Risk


May 1, 2015 – HUDSON VALLEY, NY – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released regulations today outlining new requirements for the design...

Groups Urge Public Process for Ongoing Taylor Energy Oil Spill


NEW ORLEANS, LA — April 23, 2015 — Apalachicola Riverkeeper, Louisiana Environmental Action Network and Waterkeeper Alliance today petitioned...

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Duke Energy Must Provide Clean Water to All Residents Affected by Coal Ash Contamination


NEW YORK, NY — April 22, 2015 — Letters recently mailed to residents by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources...

Remembering the BP Oil Disaster


Written by Casi Callaway, Mobile Baykeeper I bet you can remember exactly where you were when the World Trade Towers fell on September 11, 2001. If you’re...