Victory: These two cities just committed to 100% renewable energy
“We have a lot of hard work ahead, but it is encouraging to see more and more communities, businesses and universities understand that renewable energy is not only the right moral choice, but also the right economic choice.”
Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell speaks out before jail time for peaceful anti-fracking protest
Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell and Pramilla Malick are going to jail today for their nonviolent protest against a natural gas-fired power plant that uses fracked gas in Orange County, New York.
Environmentalists Want Your Help Building a Climate Congress
A group of Californians are trying to crowdsource a Wiki on the environmental stances of candidates for the US House and Senate.
Democrats’ rejection of fossil fuel money marks shift from previous presidential races
The oil and gas industry has always favored Republican candidates over their Democratic opponents. Now, Democrats are pledging to break away from...
The Link Between Armed Conflict And Climate Change Just Got A Bit Stronger
Conflict outbreaks following climate disasters are no coincidence, according to new research.
ExxonMobil’s climate disinformation campaign is still alive and well
The company is still very much engaged behind the scenes in trying to stymie any government attempt to seriously address climate change.
Can Capitalism and Mankind Both Survive?
American mainstream journalism isn’t asking the big question: Can capitalism and mankind co-exist? The reason journalists aren’t asking is that they know the uncomfortable answer is: No they cannot.
Solar, wind surge in 2021 ‘another testament of renewable energy’s resilience’
"Despite the encouraging global trend," said IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera, a new publication "shows that the energy transition is far from being fast or widespread enough to avert the dire consequences of climate change."
It’s not just Brazil’s Amazon rainforest that’s ablaze – Bolivian fires are threatening people...
Up to 800,000 hectares of the unique Chiquitano forest were burned to the ground in Bolivia between August 18 and August 23. That’s more...
Should humans try to modify the amount of sunlight the Earth receives?
Managing solar radiation through technology is possible, but there are ethical and political concerns.