New Jersey to become largest offshore wind procurement in the country
“With this procurement, New Jersey has continued to establish itself as a national leader in offshore wind."
Water protectors protesting at Willow River warn Line 3 ‘is a catastrophic threat’
"Polluted water, land, and rapid climate change are threats to us all, and Line 3 will cause unpredictable levels of damage if it becomes active."
Oil giant files $15 billion claim against US government for rescinded Keystone XL permit
“What a disgusting yet predictable move from TC Energy and Canadian Government. America didn’t want your pipeline. You took the risk. Taxpayers are not going to pay $15 billion for your failed and risky investment.”
House passes resolution that reinstates EPA’s methane pollution safeguards
A new report by the UN Environment Program confirmed that cutting methane pollution from both new and existing oil and gas operations is vital in tackling the climate crisis.
Over 200 groups demand no water privatization in any infrastructure deal
“Water privatization has failed communities across the country and must be rejected in all its forms.”
Nearly half a billion people at risk from sea level rise by 2100
“There’s a lot of scientists looking at long-term scenarios. But it’s happening now in parts of the world.”
New Zealand to ban most single-use plastics over the next 4 years
“Phasing out unnecessary and problematic plastics will help reduce waste to landfill, improve our recycling system and encourage reusable or environmentally responsible alternatives.”
‘Massive’ methane leaks found coming from oil and gas sites in Europe
It is at these sites—storage tanks, pipelines, liquefied natural gas import terminals—where methane is leaking in large volumes.
‘We are in a climate emergency’: As temps soar, over 90% of Western US...
"The West has never seen a drought like this, especially so early in the dry season."
Germany’s new wildflower meadows offer urban safe havens to bees and insects
thanks to wildflower meadows being planted precisely to reverse precipitous declines in insect populations.