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Coalition Letter in support of Gina McCarthy for EPA Administrator, 4.10.2013

On behalf of our millions of members and supporters, we write to strongly support President Obama's Nomination of Assistant Administrator Gina McCarthy to head the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Ms. McCarthy has a solid, bipartisan record of successfully working to protect our air and water. We believe that she is execptionally well-qualified to fill this critical position.

FY14 International Climate Finance Letter to OMB

15 humanitarian, faith-based and environmental organizations sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget OMB) to urge continued support for bilateral and multilateral climate change finance investments.

As UN Climate COP World Turns, Real World Burns

As global warming continues its startling pace and climate impacts affect an increasingly large number of people around the world, governments from more than 190 countries meeting at the UN climate conference in Doha, Qatar, barely cleared the low hurdle of confirming a new commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol and placing negotiations on a clearer path to a new global agreement in 2015.

Conservation Poll from The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy released a bipartisan national poll showing that the conservation of our nation's land and water is widely supported by American's across the political spectrum.

COP 17 Statement, The Nature Conservancy 12.5.11

The Nature Conservancy's Global Climate Program Director Sarene Marshall Comments on the Status of the Durban Climate Negotiations

International Climate Funding Scaled Back in U.S. Budget

 

Urban Growth, Climate Change, and Freshwater Availability

A study from March 21st by the Nature Conservancy estimates that 1 billion urban residents will face serious water shortages by 2050, in part caused by the effects of climate change. Among the most affected residents will be those in India, as well as those in the cities of Manila, Beijing, and Tehran. West Africa will face water shortages in cities such as Lagos in Nigeria and Cotonou in Benin. Water shortages will also pose risks for wildlife if cities pump in water from the outside. For instance, the India’s Western Ghats region is home to nearly 300 species of fish – 29% of which are unique to the area. The study recommends reforms in agriculture, which is typically the top consumer of water, as well as improved efficiency – because nearly half of the water in some poor countries is wasted though leaks. The authors of “Urban Growth, Climate Change, and Freshwater Availability” also highlight the need for international funding to address this challenge

TNC Reacts to Passage of ACES Through House

On June 26, Mark Tercek, President and CEO of the The Nature Conservancy reacts to the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House.

Letter to Oppose Senator McConnell's Amendment (S. 493)

 

Comprehensive energy and climate legislation offers critical opportunity to strengthen America’s communities, economy and natural resources

Statement by the Nature Conservancy on the American Power Act.

The Nature Conservancy Reacts to the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Press release from the Nature Conservancy on the introduction of Senate climate and energy legislation with statements by director of US climate policy, Erix Haxthausen.

Statement from Mark Tercek, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy

"The White House's announcement that President Obama will attend the climate talks in Copenhagen next month is very encouraging. "

TNC: Statement on Waxman-Markey Climate Legislation

The Nature Conservancy reacts to the draft climate legislation introduced by Chairman Waxman and Chairman Markey on March 31, 2009.

The Nature Conservancy Reacts to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Passage of Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Press release from The Nature Conservancy on November 5, 2009. Statements by TNC Director of US Climate Policy, Eric Haxthausen on Senate EPW Committee passage of S. 1733.