Interactive Map of Fire Ignitions Shows Roadless Rule Rollback Will Increase Threat of Forest Fires
Data shows ignitions far more likely near roads than inside roadless areas; highlights data from eight western states
USDA’s own assessment shows eliminating the Roadless Rule will increase fires, landslides, and costs
USFS Assessment: On the one hand, allowing roadbuilding and timber harvesting in formerly roadless areas will increase fires, pollute drinking water, destroy wildlife habitat, and increase landslides… but on the other hand, it will cost billions and harm local economies!
New Analysis Measures Benefits of Intact, Roadless Forests
PFPI led study shows US Roadless Areas are among the highest integrity forest ecosystems in the United States.
Quadruple logging and more? Forest Service plan is race to the bottom for Oregon’s largest ecoregion
Oregon’s Blue Mountains, known for their beautiful blue hues and endless forested views, are among the wildest remaining landscapes in the Lower 48.
Partnership for Policy Integrity Applauds Massachusetts Senate Vote to Close Biomass Loophole
PFPI applauds the Massachusetts Senate’s 35–4 vote to remove woody biomass from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standard (GGES) for municipal lighting plants.
New York’s Shameful Retreat on Climate Leadership
Science? Who needs science when you can just lower the bar?
New York State Budget Goes into Overtime as Climate Law Becomes Focus of Negotiations
It feels like déjà vu: Governor Hochul is yet again trying to weaken NY’s landmark climate law.
Fighting to Protect the Public’s Voice in Public Lands
The Public’s right to participate in the management of our National Forests is under attack. Read PFPI’s comments on the proposed changes to the “objection process.”
PFPI comments on Proposed Clean Water Act Rule
Clean water is essential to security and to the health and well-being of our nation. Read PFPI’s comments on Proposed Clean Water Act Rule.
Case Closed on Vermont’s Clean Heat Standard
Intended to reduce GHG emissions, the program instead included giveaways to wood-based polluters like the McNeil biomass power plant
PFPI’s New US Director of Science and Policy
David Mildrexler shares his background and thoughts on what lies ahead for his work with PFPI.
One-Time Biomass Dealmaker for Munis Now Supports Removing State Incentive for Biomass
In a surprising turn, an organization previously promoting biomass power now supports ending a Massachusetts incentive for biomass energy.
Once you see it, you can’t unsee it: “negative emissions” from BECCS is a scam
Parking tree-carbon belowground doesn’t remove carbon pollution from the atmosphere
The Drax Whistleblower Case: Its Significance for UK Biomass Policy
The tribunal has revealed deep dysfunction at Drax but also what looks a lot like willful blindness on the part of the government.
