Puerto Rico earthquake worst in more than 100 years
“The people of Puerto Rico are foremost in our minds."
The radical philosophy of extinction rebellion
"When it's a fight for your life, you're willing to throw down, especially if you are doing it in a community together."
We’ve breached Earth’s threshold for chemical pollution, study says
Many thousands of human-made chemicals and synthetic pollutants are circulating throughout our world, with new ones entering production all the time —...
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 29
Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, California joins nine other states and enacts trio of gun control bills that affect domestic violence offenders and more.
50+ mayors vow to ‘vigorously resist’ EPA’s Fuel Efficiency rollback
"We strongly urge the auto industry to join us, and to use its influence with the Administration to ensure that these standards remain in place."
Facebook hires Koch-funded climate deniers for ‘fact-checking’
Fighting fake news with more fake news is a sure recipe for disaster. Especially during a climate emergency.
Earth may temporarily pass dangerous 1.5℃ warming limit by 2024, major new report says
If emission reductions are large and sustained, we can still meet the Paris goals and avoid the most severe damage to the natural world, the economy and people. But worryingly, we also have time to make it far worse.
How to turn off the tap on plastic waste
Erica Cirino’s new book, Thicker Than Water, examines the plastic pollution crisis — and its solutions — from oilfield to landfill.
Water contaminant levels can remain high for eight years after a wildfire, study finds
Scientists are warning that wildfire pollutants can continue to contaminate local waterways for up to eight years after a wildfire event.
Fighting for the planet means sovereignty for the Sahel
At the core of most demands for the U.S. empire, we’re asking for kindergarten ethics—is that a stretch? It’s what the climate...