NRC considers extending nuclear power plant operating licenses to 100 years
The nuclear industry and nuclear power advocates in government are “desperately trying to hold on.”
World bank continues financing fossil fuels despite climate crisis
A new report finds that while the multilateral development bank tries to position itself as a climate leader, it still supports gas pipelines, refineries, and gas export terminals.
Apocalyptic Capitalism
The Paris climate summit, dominated by the economic and political forces that are driving us toward destruction, will end with the usual empty rhetoric and a continued assault on the ecosystem.
Shift to renewable energy could have biodiversity cost, researchers caution
Climate change has widely reported negative consequences, and innovations in renewable energy technologies are central to achieving the Paris climate treaty goals...
Will the public end up paying to clean up the fracking boom?
The so-called fracking revolution in America has resulted in many new records, most of which involve the climate and human health concerns.
Experts warn this industry-backed attack on science at EPA would be among ‘most damaging’...
"Let's call this what it is: an excuse to abandon clean air, clean water, and chemical safety rules."
The globalized, industrialized food system is destroying the world—we urgently need to support local...
Our food system is linked to an economic system fundamentally biased against what’s good for people and the planet.
Trump admin orders pause of 5 major offshore wind projects on East Coast
The Trump administration said there will be a 90-day pause to allow the Interior Department and other agencies to work with project developers to determine if the perceived security threats can be mitigated.
Climate protesters delay congressional baseball game
The protesters attempted to draw attention to the urgent need for large-scale climate action and pressure Democrat legislators to act.
New study shows link between prenatal and infant pesticide exposure and autism in children
The authors of the study believe it's imperative to "avoid prenatal and infant exposure to pesticides to protect early brain development."