California puts forth plan to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035
The plan would mandate that 35 percent of new cars sold in California be either battery- or hydrogen-powered by 2026, which would push the state towards its goal.
Up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded by humans, UN report warns
“In a world of profligate consumerism, global supply chains, and a growing population, land resources—our soil, water, and biodiversity – are rapidly being depleted."
Shell’s Permian Basin sell-off unlikely to reduce climate pollution
“You’re not reducing emissions, you're just transferring who produces them.”
Billions in fossil fuel subsidies worsen global health threats amid record-breaking climate crisis
2024 Lancet Countdown Report calls for redirection of $1 trillion in subsidies to combat health impacts of climate change.
New oil slick in Long Beach has campaigners demanding environmental change statewide
"How many more oil spills and fossil fuel accidents do we need until the city and the state begins to prioritize public health and the environment?"
In ‘historic win,’ court rules against UK’s Rosebank Oilfield over climate impacts
The judgment said the carbon emissions that would be created by the burning of oil and gas at the largest untapped oilfield in the UK had not been taken into consideration.
Trump administration’s solution to climate change: Ban the term
The effectiveness of this approach has previously been tested and has shown poor results.
Federal Judge: Pipelines must not cross streams without considering endangered species
“Today’s ruling makes clear that climate-busting pipelines like Keystone XL cannot be built until the federal government does its job and properly analyzes these projects’ devastating effects on their surrounding communities and wildlife.”
Rise for Climate: Tens of thousands march in San Francisco calling for fossil-free world
The protest came just days before the start of the Global Climate Action Summit being organized by California Governor Jerry Brown.
Noam Chomsky: The GOP is still the most dangerous organization in human history
"It's not just Trump, every single Republican leader is the same."