Researchers say, if we phase out fossil fuel, we can combat climate change
“The climate system is not stopping you [hitting the target], global society is stopping you.”
IKEA parent company buys Georgia forest with pledges to manage it sustainably
“We are honored to work with Ingka Group and applaud its dedication to preserve and enhance forest quality in the U.S. and Europe.”
Trump budget proposal reveals regressive environmental priorities
The White House’s 2021 federal budget proposal eliminates several important programs and slashes funding for others—like the Endangered Species Act.
State of Emergency in California as Santa Barbara Cleans Up from Another Major Oil...
While the cleanup of crude oil leaked from a broken pipeline started off slow, efforts are underway at the shores of Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara, California. This latest spill recalls a catastrophic blowout that happened in 1969.
Using Courts To Build The Movement
The lesson from history is the movement is bigger than the courts. If we keep building on court decisions whether they are with the movement or against it, we will prevail.
Who owns Puerto Rico’s debt, exactly? We’ve tracked down 10 of the biggest vulture...
Financial firms are still fighting to get billions out of the bankrupt island as it tries to rebuild.
Earth’s Greatest Enemy shows us we have no choice
A review of Abby Martin's new documentary, Earth's Greatest Enemy.
UN climate expert urges criminalization of fossil fuel disinformation to protect basic human rights
The report presents the human rights argument for decisive political action to reduce the devastating impacts of the climate crisis.
Disbanded air pollution panel finds EPA standards don’t protect public health
The panel supported the preliminary conclusions of a Draft EPA Policy Assessment that the current standards aren't requisite to protect public health.
Whistleblower claims dangerous defects in pipeline for Shell’s Pennsylvania plastics plant
The letter appears to be the first public reference to allegations that the Falcon pipeline's corrosion protection may be faulty.