Climate science, policy, politics, and action
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a Business Meeting to consider the following items:
Lilly’s nomination was not considered.
Full committee hearing.
Nominees:
Subcommittee markup.
Items to be considered:
Subcommittee markup.
Legislation:
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
Motion by Ms. Scanlon to make in order amendment #1 to H.R. 139, offered by Representative Scanlon, which would strike the language of the Sunshine Protection Act and replace it with the full language of the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, which would make Standard Time permanent while allowing states to pass their own legislation enacting permanent Daylight Saving Time if they choose. Defeated: 4–6 on party lines.
The world is in the midst of a climate backlash. But DeSmog isn’t backing down.
We are celebrating 20 years of high-impact journalism investigating the companies, politicians and science deniers blocking progress on fixing the climate emergency.
Join DeSmog – along with special guests Naomi Klein, Michael E. Mann and Jim Hoggan – as we look back on two decades of climate accountability wins and reflect on what we need to do to ensure that the next 20 years usher in the end of climate denial and obstruction.
This online celebration is free and open to all!
Program:
Let DeSmog’s Global Investigations Editor, Matthew Green, be your guide to the behind-the-scenes history of how DeSmog and friends put climate deniers “on the map”, inspired Congressional inquiries, changed the historical record on when oil companies knew about climate dangers, strengthened legal protections for journalists, and so much more.
Together we’ll gather energy and inspiration from this legacy to keep pushing back against anti-climate forces, new and old alike!
Featuring:
Best-selling author, activist and University of British Columbia Professor of Climate Justice Naomi Klein in conversation with DeSmog Canada Editor Mary Stuart on what the rise of the AI-fossil fuel axis and the resurgence of fascism means for climate accountability.
World-leading climate scientist Michael E. Mann and DeSmog U.S. editor Ashley Braun discuss the evolving climate denier playbook and the tactics that have helped the climate movement to successfully fight back.
Public relations guru Jim Hoggan speaks with DeSmog’s Executive Director Brendan DeMelle on his inspiration for founding DeSmog and its critical role in exposing the advertising and public relations industry’s role in fuelling the climate crisis.
Brendan DeMelle, DeSmog UK Editor-in-Chief Hazel Healy and DeSmog Global Managing Editor Geoff Dembicki reflect on what’s next for DeSmog as we move into the next 20 years louder and more impactful than ever.
Data center development keeps accelerating, and leaders need clear, current information about where these facilities are going and how they affect their communities. Drop by to learn more and join the conversation around FracTracker’s Open U.S. Data Centers Tracker.
In this hourlong Zoom session, Mia Glover (FracTracker Alliance) walks through the map live, shows what is new since the last session and takes your questions. Bring a project you are watching and learn how to find it on the map.
You will learn how to:
This event is open to all leaders and supporters. Come with your questions.
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills:
Subcommittee hearing.
Witness:
The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold an oversight hearing titled “Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America’s Resource Potential” on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building.
Witnesses:
Panel I (Administration Witness)
Panel II (Outside Experts)