EU moves to ban 10 most harmful single-use plastics
The directive was praised by environmental organizations.
OECD: Fighting climate change will boost global GDP—failing to act will devastate economies
Tackling the climate crisis will boost economic growth, while inaction could lead to ‘permanent recession’.
Big oil fears Keystone XL ruling means end of easy pipeline permits
“The decision puts in limbo thousands of infrastructure projects nationwide that rely on [Nationwide Permit] 12 for the construction, maintenance, or repair of utility lines and poses particularly acute problems for the oil and gas industry.”
Largest fossil fuel plant in New York City could become nation’s first to convert...
“The repowering of Ravenswood with offshore wind is a community-driven approach to invest in a disadvantaged community and support New York in meeting its clean energy and economic goals.”
Washington state AG sues EPA for repealing state’s water quality standards, violates federal law
“Trump’s EPA cannot change important water quality protections at the whim of industry interests. It’s not only disruptive to Washington’s environmental efforts over the past two years, it’s a clear violation of the Clean Water Act.
Dakota Access Pipeline begins service the same day Trump announces withdrawal from Paris agreement
This decision is not the first – nor will it likely be the last – from the Trump administration to move the United States backwards in climate action.
Michael Bloomberg pledges $4.5 million to help US meet Paris Climate Commitment
"America made a commitment, and as an American, if the government's not going to do it we all have responsibility."
Seismic testing to begin in Atlantic Ocean in push for offshore drilling
Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against President Trump, challenging his decision to reverse President Obama's ban.
Greenpeace shuts down Houston ship channel to protest oil exports as democratic candidates arrive...
Today, as Democratic presidential contenders arrive for a major debate this evening in Houston, 22 activists from Greenpeace sought to shut down...
New law requires clothing companies in California to have recycling program in place by...
Companies producing clothing, bedding, towels and upholstery are now mandated by law to administer and fund the repair, reuse and recycling of their products statewide.