White House unveils plan to replace all lead pipes in next 10 years
“The bottom line is that there is no reason in the 21st century for why people are still exposed to this substance that was poisoning people back in the 18th century.”
Trump administration’s attempt to log largest national forest in US denied by federal judge
“This is a huge win for wildlife, climate, and all people’s voices on the most biologically diverse and vulnerable island on the Tongass National Forest.”
Climate crisis is speeding the water cycle, satellite data reveals
“This higher amount of water circulating in the atmosphere could also explain the increase in rainfall that is being detected in some polar areas, where the fact that it is raining instead of snowing is speeding up the melting."
Illinois introduces Clean Energy Jobs Act – could make the state America’s clean energy...
“We need the benefits of clean energy to reach all 102 counties in Illinois as we put Illinois on a path to 100% clean energy by 2050.”
Push to reverse obscure shipping law could flood Puerto Rico with fracked gas
As the island rebuilds after Hurricane Maria, a century-old federal shipping law known as the Jones Act stands in the way of the oil and gas industry flooding the island with liquefied natural gas, or LNG.
Toxic Algae Blooms Set Historic Records From Coast to Coast
Harmful algal blooms can produce toxins that can cause serious illness in people.
Glyphosate sales fall as Bayer takes a €2.5 billion hit
A “significant further decline” of glyphosate sales could push Bayer towards a breakup of its agriculture business.
Big victory in fight to protect California’s coast from offshore fracking
“This is a big victory in the fight to protect California’s coast from offshore fracking’s toxic chemicals.”
Ditching fossil fuels will have immediate health benefits for millions – world leaders must...
The same fossil fuels producing the greenhouse gases warming the Earth’s atmosphere also form large quantities of air pollutants.
GOP Climate Denial Syndrome Sweeps Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently imposed a "gag order" prohibiting public lands workers from talking about climate change while on the job. The worst part about it, Walker wants to be the next president of the U.S.