NEWS / RESEARCH
National Prairie Day: The Undervalued Landscape of North America
(June 7, 2025) From southern Canada to Indiana and Colorado, the American prairie lands were once home to a diverse range of species thriving in uninterrupted geography. In America today, only one percent of native prairies remain.
Change the Chamber Statement on the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Proposal
(June 5, 2025) At a time of record-breaking emissions, intensifying extreme weather events, and ongoing rollbacks of environmental protections, this is no moment to weaken the institutions that protect people and the planet.
Room Outside of Doom: Climate Wins of the First Third of 2025
(May 30, 2025) In a world where good news feels rare, especially in the fight against climate change, it’s more important than ever to pause and celebrate the wins we’ve all worked so hard for.
Protect the Pacific Island Heritage Marine National Monument
(May 30, 2025) The Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument protects a vast and diverse ocean ecosystem vital to both wildlife and Indigenous cultures. Now, new threats put decades of conservation efforts at risk.
AAPI Month: Guam’s Climate Crisis
(May 29, 2025) Climate change and environmental degradation are impacting Guam’s ecosystems and communities at nearly every level.
Beautiful Brazil: Protecting Biodiversity
(May 22, 2025) Brazil is one of the most biodiverse nations in the world, boasting around 20 percent of the world’s biodiversity with more than 140 thousand species, including more primate species than any other country (over 150 species.)
Change The Chamber Slams House Republicans’ Bill Undermining Health, Climate, and Environmental Justice
(May 22, 2025) As a youth-led organization, Change the Chamber sees this bill for what it is: an attack on our generation’s future. Young people across the country are stepping up to defend our planet and our communities, but we cannot build a better future if Congress keeps tearing down the progress we have fought so hard to make.
Environmental Racism in Cancer Alley: Dying for Action
(May 17, 2025) The area of Louisiana, dubbed “Cancer Alley”, has nearly 200 petrochemical plants that produce toxic forever chemicals called PFAS. The predominantly African American communities that inhabit Cancer Alley have seen rates of cancer and respiratory illnesses skyrocket over the past 40 years. It’s time to address the discriminatory roots of Cancer Alley and how they affect the pollution present in the area today.
Why the Endangered Species Act Is Still Crucial After 50 Years
(May 16, 2025) According to the Department of the Interior’s website, the ESA has prevented the extinction of hundreds of species and helped American citizens better comprehend the repercussions of their actions on wildlife.
AAPI Communities at the Forefront of Climate Action and Environmental Justice
(May 14, 2025) As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, it's important to recognize the often-overlooked contributions of these communities in the fight for environmental justice.
Africatown, Alabama’s Ongoing Fight for Environmental Justice
(April 25, 2025) As Africatown, Alabama approaches its 160th year of existence, the struggle against environmental racism requires both immediate protective action and long-term commitment to environmental restoration and community revitalization.
SEC Withdraws Defense of Climate Disclosures Rule
(April 24, 2025) Did the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission just remove “security” from their rulemaking?
AUVs and Artificial Reefs: The Game-Changer for Ocean Health and Sustainability
(March 20, 2025) The overuse of ocean resources is causing significant environmental damage, threatening marine ecosystems worldwide. Emerging technologies like Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are helping monitor and protect artificial reefs, offering hope for the restoration and preservation of these vital ecosystems.
Change The Chamber Condemns Attempts to Roll Back EPA Climate and Public Health Protections
(March 14, 2025) The young adults and student groups of Change the Chamber are appalled by the Trump Administration’s recent attempts to slash critical environmental and public health protections within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Transformative Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Healing River Ecosystems
(March 13, 2025) Today, thousands of Indigenous people “are caring for the land and are powerful leaders advocating for clean water and healthy, free-flowing rivers.”