The latest news and press releases from the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, the 501(c)(4) political arm of the Center for Biological Diversity.

Candidates Win on Pledge to Rein in California’s Oil Industry
For Immediate Release, November 5, 2020 Contact: Maya Golden-Krasner, (213) 215-3729, mayagoldenkrasner@centeractionfund.org Candidates Win on Pledge to Rein in California’s Oil Industry LOS ANGELES— Southern California candidates who vowed to take on the oil industry …

Trump Guts Protections for Gray Wolves in Last-ditch Ploy for Midwest Votes
For Immediate Release, October 29, 2020 Contact: Brett Hartl, (202) 774-7296, bretthartl@centeractionfund.org Trump Guts Protections for Gray Wolves in Last-ditch Ploy for Midwest Votes WASHINGTON— As the pandemic worsens in the Midwest, Secretary of the …

Federal Filing: Trump Order Doesn’t Stop Atlantic Oil Exploration
For Immediate Release, September 24, 2020 Contact: Kristen Monsell, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, (914) 806-3467, kristenmonsell@centeractionfund.org Federal Filing: Trump Order Doesn’t Stop Atlantic Oil Exploration WASHINGTON— The oil industry can use seismic testing …

Climate and Environmental Justice Groups Endorse Holly Mitchell for LA County Supervisor
For Immediate Release, September 21, 2020 Contact: Maya Golden-Krasner, (213) 215-3729, mayagoldenkrasner@centeractionfund.org Climate and Environmental Justice Groups Endorse Holly Mitchell for LA County Supervisor Herb Wesson’s Record on Fossil Fuels Draws Fire for Fueling the …

Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund Endorses Joe Biden
For Immediate Release, September 14, 2020 Contact: Brett Hartl, (202) 774-7296, bretthartl@centeractionfund.org Kierán Suckling, (520) 275-5960, kieran@centeractionfund.org Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund Endorses Joe Biden TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, …

Tens of Thousands Urge Democrats to Strengthen 2020 Platform on Fossil Fuels
For Immediate Release, August 13, 2020Contact:Brett Hartl, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, (202) 774-7296, bretthartl@centeractionfund.orgThanu Yakupitiyage, 350 Action, (413) 687-5160, thanu@350action.orgCollin Rees, Oil Change U.S., (308) 293-3159, collin@priceofoil.orgLauren Maunus, Sunrise Movement, (772) 631-5260, lauren@sunrisemovement.orgMitch …

Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund Endorses Four Progressives to Take On Entrenched Democratic Incumbents in NY and NJ
For Immediate Release, June 17, 2020Contact: Brett Hartl, (202) 774-7296, bretthartl@centeractionfund.orgCenter for Biological Diversity Action Fund Endorses Four Progressives to Take On Entrenched Democratic Incumbents in NY and NJTUCSON, Ariz. — The Center for Biological …

Propelled by a Strong Climate Message, Patricia Ackerman Wins NV-02 Democratic Primary
For Immediate Release, June 10, 2020Contact: Patrick Donnelly, (702) 483-0449, patrickdonnelly@centeractionfund.orgPropelled by a Strong Climate Message, Patricia Ackerman Wins NV-02 Democratic PrimaryRENO, Nev.— With a commanding victory in a seven-way race, former high-altitude mountaineer Patricia …

Biden Urged to Develop Plan to Undo Trump’s Big Oil Bailout
For Immediate Release, May 20, 2020Contact: Brett Hartl, (202) 774-7296, bretthartl@centeractionfund.org Biden Urged to Develop Plan to Undo Trump’s Big Oil Bailout Fossil Fuel Companies Could Get Billions in Pandemic Relief With No AccountabilityWASHINGTON— Twenty-one …

Biden Campaign Urged to Ditch Larry Summers Over Anti-environment, Anti-worker Stances
For Immediate Release, May 6, 2020 Contact: Brett Hartl, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, (202) 774-7296, bretthartl@centeractionfund.org Sunrise Movement: press@sunrisemovement.org Justice Democrats: press@justicedemocrats.com Brett Abrams, MoveOn, press@moveon.org Maria Langholz, PCCC, (715) 209-6463, langholzm@boldprogressives.org Rob …