Kochs’ Americans for Prosperity group launches campaign to crush fuel economy standards
Through social media feeds of the many AFP state chapters, the group is promoting a petition to “Repeal Costly Obama-era Fuel Standards.”
10 worst plastic polluting companies found by global cleanups
In the U.S. specifically, a total of 70 cleanups determined that Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola were the worst corporate plastic polluters, in that order.
Indigenous women’s delegation takes fossil fuel divestment demands to New York City and Washington...
The call from the Indigenous Women’s Divestment Delegation is for rights and environmental violations to be more thoroughly reflected in the rating scores given to fossil fuel extraction companies.
Climate scientist: As UN warns of global catastrophe, we need a ‘Marshall Plan’ for...
Or otherwise, millions will be imperiled by increasing droughts, floods, fires and poverty.
Dutch court of appeals upheld aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction, puts government on notice
"The court of appeal's decision puts all governments on notice. They must act now, or they will be held to account."
Progressive Briefing for Monday, October 8
Humans, fish and other animals are consuming microfibers in our food and water, Trump's pick for energy innovation is invested in Big Oil, and Susan Collins' challenger raises millions after vote for Kavanaugh.
In the race to achieve zero hunger and mitigate climate change, we must look...
"In the race to beat food insecurity, achieve zero hunger, and address climate change, we must pay attention to the soil."
Trump’s pick to lead energy tech innovation program is invested in gas utilities and...
The backdrop to Lane Genatowski’s nomination is an overall uncertainty over the future of the very agency he’s supposed to lead.
Scientists’ urge international body to protect and regrow forests as a real climate issue
"...our message as scientists is simple: Our planet's future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forests."
8 world cities that could be underwater as oceans rise
"These global metropolises may look strong and stable, but it is a mirage. As sea levels rise, they are increasingly under threat and under water."