California oil and gas industry leans on political heavyweights to drill wells
New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.
Greenpeace releases far-reaching ‘just recovery agenda’ to tackle interlocking crises of inequality, racial injustice,...
We must “shift from an economy that is extractive and exploitative to one that regenerates and repairs,” the new report says.
One-third of all new childhood asthma cases in Europe are due to air pollution
"Largely, these impacts are preventable...We can and should do something about it."
In historic move, China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017
More than 20,000 elephants were killed for their ivory last year, leaving only about 415,000 remaining.
The US Defense Department is losing the battle against climate change
"None of us have any clue as to how bad it's going to be."
Here’s our best opportunity to save the oceans — and ourselves
It’s been said we should thank the ocean for every second breath of oxygen we take. In fact, we owe it far more than...
Trump slashes EPA funding by 31% – Gets Pruitt’s approval
What is happening with the EPA?
Scientists launch groundbreaking study on health risks of microplastics in seafood
Studies have already found that sea salt can be rich in plastic and that we likely consume the tiny bits that get embedded in many types of seafood.
Billionaire emissions outpace lifetime footprints of average individuals, new report shows
The report examines how the super-rich’s use of luxury transportation and investments in polluting industries exacerbate the climate crisis.
EPA boss launches program to ‘critique’ scientific consensus on climate change
Since taking the EPA’s helm, Pruitt has assisted with President Trump’s systematic dismantling of critical rules that protect the environment in favor of energy development.