TransCanada Pipeline explodes in West Virginia
TransCanada – the same company behind the Keystone pipeline – said the explosion has been contained and an investigation is underway.
EPA expected to extend use of bee-killing pesticides
“These insecticides are not helping the productivity of crops on fields — it seems an amazing effort to blanket all these acres with something that doesn’t have a return on investment."
California assemblyman kills fossil fuel divestment bill
The bill would have required the state’s two enormous public pension funds to divest from fossil fuels, but it was squashed by a Democrat who has taken money from oil and gas companies.
California becomes first state to ban plastic produce bags
The bill, known as Senate Bill (SB) 1046, stipulates that stores can only provide so-called “precheckout bags” if they are compostable or made from recyclable paper.
Trump’s EPA refuses to set limits on toxic chemicals in drinking water
"This administration prioritizes corporate profits over public safety, pure and simple."
March 2016 Was Hottest on Record by Greatest Margin Yet Seen for Any Month
Like February, and many other months recently, March had hit a record high when it comes to high temperatures.
New documents reveal Exxon-owned Canadian oil giant’s shifting climate change PR
“Public concern regarding environmental problems is being translated into legislation rapidly.”
Australia wildfire coverage is long on koalas, short on causes
Though coverage of the Australian fires was slow to take off, it’s begun to capture more international attention, while highlighting the effects of climate change.
Forests vs. climate change: Researchers race to understand what drought means for the world’s...
We’re already seeing signs of accelerated forest mortality around the world. And it’s not just arid regions that may see forest die-offs, new research finds.
Yellowstone grizzlies win reprieve from trophy hunt as court restores endangered species protections
"The importance of this court ruling for the grizzly bears found in our most iconic national parks cannot be overstated."