How the fossil fuel industry buys goodwill
From sports to academia to the arts, fossil fuel companies are pouring money on the things we love, in an effort to “not be held accountable” for climate chaos.
South American winter feels like summer with mountain temperatures above 100°F
“Overall, this heatwave is a startling reminder of how humans are changing Earth’s climate. We will continue to see such unprecedented extremes until we stop burning fossil fuels and emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.”
The closing of Indian Point and the future of nuclear power plants
This comes in the face of nuclear power plant accidents and competitive power being less expensive including renewable and safe solar and wind energy.
Biden says climate crisis is an emergency, but doesn’t declare one
“Climate change is literally an existential threat to our nation and to the world.”
Must watch: Bernie Sanders and Bill Nye discuss climate change
“Instead of accepting that the climate is changing, deniers are denying the evidence and dismissing the authorities.”
Glyphosate sales fall as Bayer takes a €2.5 billion hit
A “significant further decline” of glyphosate sales could push Bayer towards a breakup of its agriculture business.
Utah’s coal-ash pollution: A toxic example of a national problem
According to the first comprehensive national study of coal-ash pollution, 91 percent of all coal plants in the country are contaminating nearby groundwater with toxic pollutants.
World’s banks have given $2.7 trillion to fossil fuels since Paris Agreement begun, study...
In this new decade, the climate emergency is clearer than ever, with emissions cuts of almost 5 percent necessary by 2030.
Lament for Humanity: A 50 Year Reflection
“I am not going to get another 50 years to try to create the world of peace, justice and sustainability for which many of us strive but I am going to use every single moment of the time I have left.”
Climate crisis at the top of the world
Global orders and catastrophic change...