Arkema Plant explosion sparks criticism of Trump EPA relaxing chemical safety rules
The unprecedented rain and flooding from Harvey has sparked concerns about the risks of the Gulf Coast's massive petrochemical infrastructure.
CNN Town Hall went deep on climate crisis—but was anyone listening?
“Would you guarantee to the American public tonight that the responsibility for $16.3 trillion, which is a massive amount of money, wouldn’t end up on taxpayers’ shoulders?”
Air pollution responsible for 400,00 early European deaths
The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently issued their most recent air quality report which stated air pollution throughout Europe had caused more...
Exposé shows rise of Heartland Institute’s climate denial efforts overseas, using dark money and...
A German sting shines more light on Heartland Institute's tactics.
Appalachian fracking boom was a jobs bust, finds new report
“[P]olicymakers should look very critically at proposals to expand or otherwise assist the natural gas industry, which has yet to demonstrate that it is capable of contributing positively locally or on a large scale to the states and counties where it is most prevalent.”
American exceptionalism is killing the planet
The many abuses of endless war.
Current investigation of ExxonMobil could spur broader climate action
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a state-led investigation into ExxonMobil’s climate change deception.
Indigenous communities march for justice a year on from devastating Amazon oil spill
“Together with the communities we will continue to fight and pursue all legal options nationally and internationally because the rights of 27,000 Kichwa people and the rights of nature have been clearly violated."
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.”
Nicaragua to sign Paris agreement, leaving Trump alone with Syria
Ortega's move leaves Trump in a two-member club with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, one of the world's most brutal dictators.