Thursday, May 2, 2024

Trade Rules Trump Climate Action: U.S. Blocks India’s Ambitious Solar Plans

India has been told that it cannot go ahead as planned with its ambitious plan for a huge expansion of its renewable energy sector,...

As media labels Fukushima a “conspiracy theory,” radiation soars to record level

Considering so little is currently understood about the catastrophe, perhaps so-called conspiracy theorists, who doubt the ‘Fukushima is under control, don’t worry about it’ narrative, are the only ones displaying a modicum of common sense.
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From climate change to nuclear war, Noam Chomsky warns of literal threats to our...

Noam Chomsky speaks about the two most dangerous threats the human species faces today: the possibility of nuclear war and the accelerating destruction of human-fueled climate change.

23 Governors join together with California to oppose Trump’s fuel efficiency freeze

Governors from 24 U.S. states are standing together and backing California officials who are asking the Trump administration to put the brakes...

NRC considers extending nuclear power plant operating licenses to 100 years

The nuclear industry and nuclear power advocates in government are “desperately trying to hold on.”

If we don’t protect 30% of the natural world by 2030, Earth may be...

We are to blame for the biggest extinction event in human history. But there is a solution if we take urgent action now.

Oil from BP spill has officially entered the food chain

The first signs of Deepwater Horizon oil were found in blue crab larvae in 2010. Oil likely entered the food chain through zooplankton

Air pollution now linked to degenerative eye disease and mental health problems in children

“While causation cannot be proved, this work suggests substantial morbidity from mental disorders could be avoided with improved air quality."

Standing Rock braces for eviction: Will you keep fighting with us?

Our people will continue to resist in and beyond this moment, as this is but one front in the wars being waged against us.

Installing solar panels over California’s canals could yield water, land, air and climate payoffs

Building smart solar developments on canals and other disturbed land can make power and water infrastructure more resilient while saving water, reducing costs and helping to fight climate change.