‘Cancel this project’: Price tag of Trans Mountain expansion nearly doubles
One campaigner called on Canada's government to instead "put all of our energy and political will into a just transition that leaves fossil fuels in the ground and supports people, communities, and workers."
Microplastics could harm humans by acting as toxin ‘magnet,’ study finds
The research comes on the heels of other recent studies showing microplastics having a negative impact on human cells.
New study confirms clean energy commitments from oil giants are nothing more than greenwashing
"Oil and gas companies talk like they care about the climate, but they keep drilling and polluting with complete disregard for the damage they cause."
Sunlight plays key role in oil spill cleanup, study finds
It establishes that sunlight plays a bigger role in the fate of oil spills than previously thought, ScienceNews reported.
A growing wave of litigation spurs climate action
A new report suggests that lawsuits alleging false or misleading “climate-washing” claims are increasing and “pushing the cause forward.”
Tiny plastic particles accumulating in river headwaters: Study
The study found that in slow-flowing stream headwaters—often located in remote, biodiverse regions—microplastics accumulated quicker and stayed longer than in faster flowing stretches of river.
Gas-backed front group spreads misinformation about costs of electrification
Contrary to the gas industry’s claims, Americans who use heat pumps are likely to spend less on heating compared to those with gas furnaces, according to a recent analysis.
Gray wolves regain Endangered Species Act protection
After 45 years of protection under the Endangered Species Act, the federal court ruling "restored wolf protections in the Great Lakes region, West Coast states and southern Rocky Mountains."
Scientists fear soaring methane levels show climate feedback loop has arrived
Rapidly rising levels of atmospheric methane are "very bad news for humanity and the planet," warned one observer.
Tyson Foods uses land twice the size of New Jersey to feed its factory...
“When a single company has leverage over so much farmland, its actions have substantial consequences."