Delaware River Basin Commission votes to ban fracking in historic victory
"Banning fracking in the Delaware River Basin is an historic event."
How the built environment is damaging children’s connection to nature
Profit-driven urban development has disconnected us—particularly children—from the wilderness. The effects are unhealthy.
World holds on to Paris Climate Agreement despite U.S. threats
While the world remains hopeful that Trump won’t cancel America’s participation in the climate deal, last week’s gathering proved that the Paris accord won’t fall apart without the U.S.
Affordable Grocery Store Goes Organic And Bans Toxic Chemicals From Their Products
Aldi currently only has select stores open in the US, but roughly 500 more stores will be built in the US over the next two years as part of a $3 billion expansion.
Texas nonprofit aims to solve two problems: Homelessness and environmental cleanup
To date, the program has paid out over $100,000 in earned income and helped 24 individuals experiencing homelessness secure stable housing.
China Bans New Coal Mines: Why Hasn’t U.S. Done the Same?
Should President Obama should use his last year in office to effectively put measures in place that keep fossil fuels in the ground?
GOP Climate Denial Syndrome Sweeps Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently imposed a "gag order" prohibiting public lands workers from talking about climate change while on the job. The worst part about it, Walker wants to be the next president of the U.S.
Indigenous groups vow to keep resisting as construction is approved for Enbridge tar sands...
“Are willing to put our children’s futures on the line to allow through a Canadian corporation to do as it wishes and to suppress the rights of our citizens.”
Fracked shale oil wells drying up faster than predicted, Wall Street Journal finds
“Other countries, namely China, are frantically investing in renewables. For us to crow about our oil wealth, and not focus on renewables, is for us to miss the opportunity to be leaders in the world as it’s going to be.”
These 4 items are the biggest pollution offenders in the ocean
There is strength in numbers, so educating community members about plastic waste reduction techniques can effectively increase marine conservation.