What it’s like to watch a harpooned whale die right before your eyes
Author Paul Watson has no problem with critics calling him and his marine-life-defending colleagues pirates—it’s far better than helplessly standing by and doing nothing in the face of the violence against animals they have witnessed.
The PR industry has been a ‘major’ but ‘overlooked’ influence in climate politics for...
The fossil fuel industry spends millions of dollars on shaping its image in an effort to block climate action. A new analysis shows a relatively small number of PR firms have aided this campaign from behind the scenes over the last three decades.
Why Canadian tar sands oil may be doomed
In the face of such challenging economics, what are Canadian tar sands producers doing? Tapping more oil than ever.
Industry studies show evidence of bias and misleading conclusions on widely used insecticide: Scientists
Data just doesn't add up behind industry conclusions on chlorpyrifos – a controversial insecticide linked to brain impacts for children.
Fracking in 2018: Another year of pretending to make money
Instead, the fracking industry has helped set new records for U.S. oil production while continuing to lose huge amounts of money – and that was before the recent crash in oil prices.
80% plastic pollution reduction could be achieved by 2040: UNEP report
The UNEP noted that while an 80% reduction in plastic pollution would be helpful, there would still be a need to manage 100 million metric tons of plastics each year by 2040.
House passes Climate Action Now bill in first major climate change legislation in a...
Three Republicans voted with House Democrats to approve the Climate Action Now bill – the first major climate change legislation in a decade.
Climate activists bring insurgent message to Exxon shareholder meeting: #ExxonKnew, it’s time to #MakeThemPay
“It’s time Exxon pay for its destruction. For years, I've seen the rise of extreme oil and gas extraction – fracking and tar sands – and increasingly extreme weather events of the climate crisis.
Unmasking the carbon charade: The truth behind fossil fuel giants’ green pledges
This analysis brings to light the stark contrast between the industry's public commitments and their actual plans, raising serious questions about the integrity of these pledges.
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.