Overshadowed by COVID: The deadly extreme weather of 2020
So while attention was often focused elsewhere, perhaps understandably, here are some of the meteorological extremes recorded in 2020.
These are some climate stories that flew under the radar in 2020
“To put it simply, the state of the planet is broken.”
EU bans plastic waste exports to poorer countries
“This is an important milestone in fighting plastic pollution, transitioning shifting to a circular economy, and achieving the aims of the European Green Deal.”
Coalition sues Trump administration over ‘outrageous assault’ on Tongass National Forest protections
“Trump’s reckless plan to clearcut old-growth trees in the Tongass will irreversibly damage our climate, kill wildlife, and devastate Southeast Alaska communities.”
Climate activists mount utility strike to urge the shutdown of New England coal plant
The Strike Down Coal campaign provides a COVID-safe form of disobedience, building on more than a year of direct actions to shut down Merrimack Station.
Let’s call environmentalism what it is
We should call environmentalism what it is: A problematic term that has been manipulated to fit the needs of those who are—intentionally or otherwise—hiding reality.
Another bomb train accident highlights regulatory failures
“If the federal government won’t act to protect public safety and adopt a safer nationwide standard, we will adopt our own. There is just too much to lose — for people and our environment.”
How the fracking revolution is killing the US oil and gas industry
“Does investing in oil and gas companies still make sense?”
‘Disappointing’ decision from Norway’s Supreme Court in climate lawsuit challenging Arctic offshore oil licenses
“The Court has let the government off the hook at this time, but leaves the door open for an assessment on climate impacts, including emissions after export, at the later production stage."
President-elect Joe Biden appoints his environmental team
“Folks, we're in a crisis. We literally have no time to waste...”