Top 10 weather events of 2016 (#2 will surprise you)
The previous warmest year on record for Earth's surface was set in 2015, which in turn broke the record set in 2014.
Largest dam removal project in U.S. history restarts with interstate partnership
“At its heart, dam removal is about healing and restoration for the river, for the salmon, and for our people.”
First nations celebrate win against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Here’s how indigenous leaders pulled together a grassroots movement to resist the pipeline expansion.
Pick your poison: The fracking industry’s wastewater injection well problem
The fracking industry is producing record amounts of oil, gas, and wastewater, meaning this problem of wastewater disposal isn't going away soon and disposal wells are likely to be part of the long-term solution.
Pope urges oil companies to lead clean energy transition in unprecedented Vatican Conference
"Civilization requires energy, but energy use must not destroy civilization."
Solar-Energized Juno to Arrive at Jupiter on Independence Day
With solar-energized Juno’s arrival at Jupiter, this Independence Day should mark a blow for independence from dangerous nuclear power above our heads in space.
Dakota Access Pipeline is already springing leaks
“This is what we have said all along: Oil pipelines leak and spill.”
Police violence meets spiritual resistance in the struggle over DAPL
An appeals court overruled the shutdown of DAPL, pending a full environmental review. The fight against a pipeline that provoked unprecedented resistance continues.
EPA to reconsider the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone
"The Environmental Protection Agency now has an opportunity to strengthen our national, health-based standards for ground-level ozone."
California governor signs order to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
“The Governor’s Executive Order is a meaningful step in addressing the climate crisis and protecting the health of Californians.”