Friday, July 11, 2025

Why plastic pollution is even worse than you think

When it comes to plastic our efforts seem to be much more focused on what happens after we use it than before we use it.

Moyers and McKibben: Time is running out for the planet

Bill Moyers talks with Bill McKibben about his new novel Radio Free Vermont and the nonfiction ways to fight the system.

Legal action against Shell board previews wave of lawsuits against company directors

Individuals are expected to be a growing target of legal action on climate change, with activists, investors, and regulators looking carefully at how companies and their boards disclose and respond to climate risks.

History Will Be Made Today as the Delta 5 Head to Court

The Delta 5—who blocked a crude by rail train—will use the “necessity defense” to argue that their actions were justified by the threat of climate change.

Tensions escalate as Biden considers Israeli strike on Iran’s oil infrastructure

The announcement has sparked alarm across the globe, with concerns about soaring oil prices, increased instability in the region, and domestic political ramifications in the United States.

Global climate strike: Kids are demanding action, but will adults act?

The Global Climate Strike on Friday, September 20, is expected to draw millions of people across 150 countries in what is poised...

Lake Mead Drops to Lowest Level in History

“This problem is not going away and it is likely to get worse."

Louisiana landowners appeal Bayou Bridge Pipeline’s right to seize their land after trespassing

“It is surprising to many people that pipeline companies have been handed the extraordinary power of eminent domain over Louisiana landowners."

‘Our life is plasticized’: New research shows microplastics in our food, water, air

“Now is the time when a world historical revolution would be possible, when the people of the world could unite to change the system as a whole.”

Anti-fracking movement alarmed at Trump’s focus on fossil fuels

Resistance against fracking is growing, and the results of Trump’s support remain to be seen.