Extreme weather is exploding around the world. Why isn’t the media talking about climate...
We host a panel discussion on the media’s role in the climate change crisis, the fossil fuel industry and global warming-fueled extreme weather across the globe.
UK banks defend climate record despite billions lent to fossil fuel industry this year
DeSmog research has found that over 86 percent (13 out of 15) of HSBC’s board of directors have current or past ties to polluting companies and industries.
A sea of pollution: New widespread contamination in oceans amid coronavirus pandemic
“If only one percent of the masks were to be disposed of incorrectly and dispersed in nature, this would result in up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.”
Progressive Briefing for Friday, September 14
15 groups account for nearly all dark money, Trump claim Democrats rigged hurricane death toll, Bezos commits fraction of $163B fortune to help homeless, and more.
Report outlines ‘crucial’ need for Biden administration to aid climate refugees
“Ready solutions are available to address root causes and displacement that are centered in human rights and humanitarian protection.”
EPA warns of Mountain Valley Pipeline impact on streams, says project should not receive...
The natural gas pipeline already has hundreds of water quality violations. Opponents are hopeful the EPA’s warning brings the project’s cancelation closer.
Polling shows growing climate concern among Americans. But outsized influence of deniers remains a...
“The public is increasingly waking up to the realities of climate change, and they are increasingly connecting the realities of climate change to their political choices.”
Seven in ten major UK pension funds yet to make ‘robust’ net zero commitment,...
They are calling on the government to “catalyze” change by setting mandatory science-based net zero targets.
Boston Bans the Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits From Pet Stores
It is now illegal for commercially-bred animals to be sold at both pet stores and public grounds in Boston, Massachusetts.
Standing Rock prepared us for Trump’s billionaires and oil giants
Continuing to shrink our oil consumption is one way to challenge the oil uber alles mentality of the Trump administration.