Wednesday, November 4, 2026

EPA updates plans to limit use of science in decision-making

"They're putting in nonscientific criteria to decide what science the agency can use."

Wells Fargo announces its ban on financing oil and gas drilling in the Arctic

"Wells Fargo is committed to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, in addition to continuing to support the responsible development of conventional energy."

‘The story of our lifetime and our planet’ — environmental journalism in troubled times

Covering environmental issues these days can be tough. But it’s needed more than ever, says Society of Environmental Journalists president Meera Subramanian.

Is the U.S. Fracking boom based on fraud?

Will the biggest innovation of the fracking revolution be making financial fraud a laughing matter?

How a new generation of climate activists is reviving fossil fuel divestment and gaining...

By tapping into existing networks and old campaigns, a new wave of student activism is making the fossil fuel divestment movement bigger, bolder and more creative.

Longtime climate science foe David Schnare uses ‘scare tactics’ to bash transportation climate initiative...

“It’s a clear case of fear-mongering, setting up a straw man argument that is just not reflective of reality.”

Constitution Pipeline project discarded

This is a huge victory for environmental activists, pro-development advocates, and clean water advocates.

Export ban should make US re-examine captive life of wild-caught elephants

Days before an export ban took effect, 32 wild-caught elephants were flown out of Zimbabwe to China. The secrecy around the ongoing capture and trade of the nation’s wildlife exposes lack of accountability, transparency and a hint of arrogance by Zimbabwean authorities.

JPMorgan Chase announces end to financing new oil and gas drilling in Arctic

“The fact that even the world’s worst fossil fuel banker wants nothing to do with Arctic Refuge drilling shows just how toxic an investment it would be."

West Texas fracking boom sputters as Apache Corp. admits firm lost billions, cites Alpine...

The losses are “a preview of the impacts of the inevitable decline of the oil and gas industry on a broad scale.”