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.”
Dakota Access Pipeline is already springing leaks
“This is what we have said all along: Oil pipelines leak and spill.”
Indonesia announces conversion of oil palm plantations into forests to combat deforestation
The government said the conversion will happen on lands that are designated as forest.
Top Six Green Energy Good News Stories From the Paris COP21
There is some good news on the emissions front, and new renewable energy installations are key to it.
Why the Sanders-Warren plan for Puerto Rico is a model for climate legislation
To repair after disasters – and prevent future ones – we can’t be afraid to spend public money on things people need.
‘A fraudulent scheme’: New Mexico sues Texas oil companies for walking away from their...
New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas oil executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs to the public.
The law firm helping Big Oil weaponize the First Amendment
Gibson Dunn is “playing both sides” of free speech, using it to defend fossil fuel companies and silence the industry’s critics.
Injection of Fracking Wastewater Caused Kansas’ Biggest Earthquake
This man-made quake, which hit 40 miles southwest of Wichita and felt as far away as Memphis, likely came from just one or two nearby wells.
How the environment fared in the midterm elections
Here are some results from notable elections around the country – and what they could mean for the future of the planet.
Breakthrough in PFAS cleanup: New method destroys toxic ‘forever chemicals’
This innovative method breaks down these persistent pollutants into harmless