Congressmember Lowenthal to introduce bill to clean up global shipping industry
The bill would "clean up the shipping industry, protect the health of port communities, address environmental injustice, and provide solutions to the climate crisis."
New state-of-the-art aluminum smelter to increase aluminum production and cut emissions
The Green Aluminum Smelter project, led by Century Aluminum Company, will have the ability to emit 75 percent less climate pollution than the existing aluminum production facilities.
Looking ahead to 2021: COP26, clean air, and Biden’s next steps
If 2020 was the year a growing number of polluters — whether companies or governments — pledged to tackle climate change, 2021 needs to be the year these pledges sprout wings and start soaring towards progress.
Indonesian ban on clearing new swaths of forest to be made permanent
A temporary moratorium that prohibits the issuance of new permits to clear primary and peat forests is set to be made permanent...
Trump’s personal investments ride on completion of Dakota Access Pipeline
The ardent supporter of fossil fuels also wants to bring back the Keystone XL and announced plans to undo President Obama's climate change and environmental policies.
Africa and the Paris Agreement: Which Way Forward?
While some African countries are among the 86 Parties that had ratified the Agreement by Oct. 27, an analysis revealed that most African NDCs are vague in their adaptation and mitigation aspirations.
Harvey won’t be the last thousand-year storm
We can, and should, do everything we can to support those who need relief in the Texas gulf right now. We should also recognize that the water will keep coming.
Radical Realism About Climate Change
If we fail, we should not be surprised if, just a few years from now, the planetary thermostat is under the control of a handful of states or military and scientific interests.
Offshore wind power has the potential to generate 18 times more power than global...
“Offshore wind currently provides just 0.3% of global power generation, but its potential is vast.”
Trump administration aims to strip Clean Water Act, opening up waterways to unlimited pollution
The Trump administration has been attacking the Clean Water Act and the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule since coming into power.