Money, media and the climate crisis
Most voters are in favor of greater economic equality, and a safe long-term future for their grandchildren. We owe it to future generations to act now!
Groundbreaking Harvard study confirms #ExxonKnew
"This peer-reviewed study from Harvard is just the latest piece of evidence indicating that the largest oil company in the world knew about the risks of climate change, but concealed them from the public and shareholders."
Indonesian ban on clearing new swaths of forest to be made permanent
A temporary moratorium that prohibits the issuance of new permits to clear primary and peat forests is set to be made permanent...
Protests erupt in Argentina over plan for offshore oil drilling
Thousands of people took to the streets of Mar del Plata to protest the plans by Norwegian oil company Equinor to begin offshore oil exploration later this year.
‘Loudest alarm bell yet’: Unprecedented water shortage declaration for US West
"Climate change is an emergency."
Federal judge bans use of glyphosate in Brazil
The decision prohibits the registration of new products containing the herbicide and suspends existing registrations within the next 30 days.
EPA scientists held from attending Alaska summit
The agency’s last-minute change of plans highlighted the concerns of many conference attendees over the future of EPA programs dealing with climate change.
Coal lobbyist hosted fundraisers for senators evaluating his nomination for top EPA post
Andrew Wheeler raised funds for Republican senators on the committee that makes the preliminary decision on confirming appointments to the agency.
New WHO report demands urgent action on climate and health crises
“The same unsustainable choices that are killing our planet are killing people.”
We have now consumed more resources so far this year than the planet is...
We’ll use 1.7 Earths’ worth of resources this year. Can six pledges make a difference?