NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting
Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.
Chinese Activists Stop Truck Transporting 300 Dogs to be Slaughtered
A mob of activists prevented 300 dogs from being illegally transported to a slaughterhouse in northeastern China.
Trump’s EPA finalizes rollback of methane emissions rules
“This damaging new rule won't save fossil fuel corporations, it won't bring the U.S. closer to energy independence, and it won't protect people from dangerous air pollution.”
How to turn neighborhoods into nubs of resilience
Three places showing how to make the transition from domination and resource extraction to regeneration and interdependence.
Legal experts define ecocide, take step toward international criminal law
The draft defines ecocide as, "unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused by those acts."
Black Friday: Retailers are forcing our heads into the sand to avoid facing climate...
There is now a growing acceptance that sustainability is not simply a matter of consumers’ individual accountability and choice.
California puts forth plan to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035
The plan would mandate that 35 percent of new cars sold in California be either battery- or hydrogen-powered by 2026, which would push the state towards its goal.
New study shows widespread groundwater contamination from power plants across the nation
"This is a wake-up call for the nation. Using industry’s own data, our report proves that coal plants are trashing groundwater nearly everywhere they operate."
Facebook hires Koch-funded climate deniers for ‘fact-checking’
Fighting fake news with more fake news is a sure recipe for disaster. Especially during a climate emergency.
Science advisory boards see major cuts and controversial changes under Trump administration
“From what I have heard from members of the EPA who are still there, the idea the best thing is to keep your head down.”