Climate change: Six positive news stories from 2019
Climate researchers have not given up hope—these are a few positive stories from 2019.
Oil companies were not held accountable for 10.8 million gallons of oil spilled in...
Scientists predict that future storms, which will increase in intensity due to the climate crisis, will exacerbate environmental damage.
2019 in review: Endless Trump and the rise of radical environmental action
In terms of raising awareness, despite powerful people from the U.S. president on down denying its reality, more and more people throughout the world are taking action to force their governments to confront it.
How oil companies avoided environmental accountability after 10.8 million gallons spilled
Louisiana still hasn’t finished investigating 540 oil spills after Hurricane Katrina. The state is likely leaving millions of dollars in remediation fines on the table — money that environmental groups say they need as storms get stronger.
British Queen praises young climate activists in Christmas speech
“It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”
Oh, Christmas tree… fake Christmas tree?
An artificial tree has to be reused for 10 to 12 years to match the footprint of a natural tree that is composted at end of life.
The fracking industry’s methane problem is a climate problem
As the scale of the fracking industry's methane problem becomes more widely known, the true impact of fracking for oil and gas becomes crystal clear.
Jane Fonda arrested: We are in a climate emergency. I have no choice but...
We speak with Jane Fonda about her climate activism and why she started Fire Drill Fridays.
Observers mystified after Trump delivers ‘moronic’ and ‘unhinged’ diatribe against wind power
“Trump says he doesn’t understand wind then proved it.”
Largest coral reef survey in French Polynesia offers hope
“It’s nice to see that places like that still exist.”