Indigenous leaders hail Biden’s proposed Chaco Canyon drilling ban as ‘important first step’
“We are most hopeful that this action is a turning point where the United States natural resource management planning philosophy focuses on the protection of all living beings.”
New study shows communities of color disproportionately affected by air pollution
“What this study shows is what communities of color across the region have long understood—that they are unfairly exposed to higher levels of pollution."
EPA proposes ban on pesticide widely used on fruits and vegetables
In calling for an end to all uses of the pesticide on food, the agency cited evidence that acephate harms workers who apply the chemical as well as the general public and young children.
Ireland becomes sixth European country to end use of coal ahead of schedule
Ireland became the sixth country in Europe to end its use of coal with an additional 23 European countries committing to a cleaner energy future.
As Dakota Access Protests Escalated, Obama Admin OK’d Same Company for Two Pipelines to...
While all the focus has been on the North Dakota Access Pipeline another federal move on two key pipelines has flown under the radar.
Northwest climate activists fight a new front in the movement to stop fossil fuels
Climate groups and Indigenous nations are working to add the GTN Xpress pipeline expansion to a long list of defeated fossil fuel transportation projects in the Northwest.
House Democrats hold first climate change hearings in more than 5 years
"Today, we turn the page on this committee from climate change denial to climate action."
Court to big fracking company: Trespassing still exists – even for you
In a key property rights decision, two West Virginia residents scored a rare victory from the state Supreme Court.
“Biological annihilation”: The danger of opening Alaska’s ANWR to oil & gas drilling
The plan calls for the creation of landing strips, drill pads, pipeline supports, a seawater treatment plant, 175 miles of roads, and other infrastructure in Alaska’s north coast.
Locals and tribes march together to oppose construction of natural gas plant
The construction of the Puget Sound Energy facility is already underway in Washington state, and it has locals worried about the health and safety of their community.