Could a California law help save America’s public lands throughout the West?
The state used an innovative new law to fight back against the Trump administration’s expansion of oil and gas drilling—and that could provide a model for the rest of the country.
Gas pipeline rupture injures 46, forces 300 to evacuate in Mississippi
An initial investigation suggests the rupture was a result of recent heavy rainfall in Mississippi.
EPA enforcement in distress — and more trouble is brewing
The White House has now quietly and ominously asked polluters to help identify new opportunities for deregulation.
Oil and gas firms reward politicians when they vote against the environment, finds new...
“These findings are troubling, considering that Congressional candidates are much more likely to win if they raise more money than their opponents.”
Exposé shows rise of Heartland Institute’s climate denial efforts overseas, using dark money and...
A German sting shines more light on Heartland Institute's tactics.
10 species climate change could push to extinction
Species are finding less food, more competition for limited resources, or inhospitable conditions to which they can’t adapt fast enough.
Colorado River has lost 1.5 billion tons of water to the climate crisis, ‘severe...
"A decline in flows of this magnitude will present a significant challenge to all inhabitants in the Colorado River Basin."
The health and future of the world’s children are at risk and no country...
“This must be a wake up call for countries to invest in child health and development, ensure their voices are heard, protect their rights, and build a future that is fit for children.”
The Trump administration is cutting back protection for migratory birds
Birds are a shared resource among nations. Where governments have acted, they have successfully protected migratory birds and the habitat they depend on.
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight the climate crisis
"We applaud Jeff Bezos' philanthropy, but one hand cannot give what the other is taking away."