As Amazonian wildfire season approaches, we must protect the vulnerable forest
Jair Bolsonaro’s aggressive deregulation and exploitation of the Amazon’s resources threatens the entire planet.
New Jersey becomes the first state to add the climate crisis to their curriculum
“This generation of students will feel the effects of climate change more than any other, and it is critical that every student is provided an opportunity to study and understand the climate crisis.”
Air pollution, mental illness and COVID-19
The pandemic has given the natural environment a brief respite from human abuse; as countries ‘open up’, we have the chance to adopt a new responsible approach to living and not revert to old destructive ways.
Sixth mass extinction of wildlife accelerating quicker than expected
“Extinction breeds extinctions.”
Trump’s National Park Service greenlights hunting of bear cubs and wolf pups in their...
Lifting this restriction grants hunters permission to use cruel and inhumane hunting tactics.
Climate change to heat up oceans at seven times their current rate
Rapid and inconsistent deep water heating will have a huge impact on ocean wildlife.
New study finds underestimation of microplastics in ocean—concentration far greater
A new study estimated the concentration of microplastics in the ocean to be far greater than previously determined.
Kangaroos are victims of the world’s largest commercial slaughter of terrestrial wildlife
Importing kangaroo meat and skins must be banned in the EU, but Americans can also help protect this iconic species.
Court reaffirms Keystone XL’s non-pipeline construction permit invalid, again
“Constructing pipelines through rivers, streams and wetlands without analyzing the impacts on imperiled species is unconscionable."
Fossil Fuel industry abusing CARES Act that was created to help small businesses and...
There’s no limit on how the new refunds can be used -- and even bankrupt firms can get them.