Ireland becomes second country to declare climate emergency
"It is justified that a level of urgency be injected into this debate."
Biden’s middle-of-the-road climate plan condemned as “stunningly un-ambitious” and a “death sentence for livable...
"A 'middle ground' policy that's supportive of more fossil fuel development is a death sentence for our generation and the millions of people on the frontlines of the climate crisis," said co-founder of the Sunrise Movement.
Bernie Sanders calls for national ban on fracking
While scientific studies conclude fracking poses a threat to climate, air quality and water supply, Sanders said it is a major contributor to the world's climate crisis.
The US has more climate deniers than any other wealthy nation, survey finds
A 23-country poll found that the U.S. led rich nations in the percentage of people who said that climate change was not caused by humans.
US dismisses climate change at Arctic Council Summit: Pompeo says melting sea ice brings...
The U.S. objections come as the Arctic just experienced its five warmest years on record, and is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world.
Fracking can cause earthquakes tens of kilometers away – new research
New research has now linked distant earthquakes to fracking, providing evidence that much larger areas surrounding sites may be at risk from drilling operations than previously demonstrated.
Society in jeopardy: UN report details humans have pushed one million species to the...
"Society we would like our children and grandchildren to live in is in real jeopardy."
With renewables so competitive, big plans for oil and gas investments look risky
Plenty of money is still lining up to take on those risks, but the rapidly changing economics of renewables and battery storage mean those investments increasingly run the risk of becoming stranded assets.
House passes Climate Action Now bill in first major climate change legislation in a...
Three Republicans voted with House Democrats to approve the Climate Action Now bill – the first major climate change legislation in a decade.
How climate change will affect real lives — now and in the future
To better understand future climate projections, let’s look at how they may play out in the life of someone born in 2000.