As natural gas infrastructure decisions loom, Massachusetts Gov. Baker invests in fossil fuel companies
“Since the governor is weighing in on major projects designed to boost the gas industries in the state, it is not at all appropriate for him to invest personally in the same sector that he may develop, with tax dollars."
Undocumented plant extinctions are a big problem — here’s why they go unnoticed
A recent survey on the world’s plants found a shocking number have gone extinct — 571 since 1750. And this is likely to be...
Trump admin proposes new rule to allow shipping flammable LNG by rail
To put it simply: profits first.
Multisolving our way to Covid-19 economic recovery
Addressing the coronavirus pandemic can also provide opportunities to fight climate change and boost equity.
Biden urged to go further after ‘strong step’ toward protecting Arctic Refuge from drilling
"Until the leases are canceled, they will remain a threat to one of the wildest places left in America."
What to do when you see science denial at the science museum
I went to DC’s Smithsonian Museum of Natural History expecting to learn about the history of our planet. Instead, I stumbled upon a Koch-funded climate denial disaster.
Fairy Creek: Indigenous-led blockade of old-growth logging is now Canada’s largest civil disobedience
“The police have no jurisdiction, and industry don’t have jurisdiction, on stolen land.”
Oil-by-rail rises once again as safety rules disappear
Both the U.S. and Canada are taking steps that ignore or undermine the lessons and regulatory measures to improve safety since the oil train explosions and spills of years past.
US to launch Squad, first solar electric city car
“Squad offers an affordable, secure, quick and sustainable solution for your daily mobility needs.”
Senate Energy Democrats hire former industry lobbyist to lead staff
“Hiring a revolving door fossil fuel lobbyist to direct their staff on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee completely undermines Democratic party leaders’ stated commitment to addressing climate change.”