Friday, July 3, 2026

Fossil fuel interests applaud Trump admin’s weakening of major environmental law

“The Trump administration would allow powerful industries, like oil and gas extractors, to run roughshod over community interests."

Sustainability is not as new an idea as you might think—it’s more than 300...

Modern sustainability evolved from forest management of the 18th century, and its ancient roots go back even further. Could it help with today’s climate crisis and lumber shortage?

New study confirms findings of faster global warming, despite what the GOP claims

After publishing their results in 2015, the NOAA became under attack from GOP members of the House. Now their findings are being validated.

Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, October 2

Amazon adopts $15 minimum wage, California bans animal-tested cosmetics and becomes first state to require women on corporate boards, and more.

Coal capacity increased 2% globally in 2023, the most since 2016

Retire coal plants faster or 'forget about' Paris goals, energy expert says.

Canada passes ‘Free Willy’ bill banning whale and dolphin captivity

"Today is a really good day for animals in Canada."
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Netflix’s ‘Seaspiracy’: Viewers react to commercial fishing industry exposé

The exposé has sparked countless questions about and investigation into the seafood industry's claims and practices.

Gray whale sighting off New England coast marks fifth documented observation outside Pacific

In a rare event, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team spotted a gray whale 30 miles south of Nantucket.

How big farms got a government pass on air pollution

An EPA deal came with a promise to help communities exposed to animal emissions. That’s still unfulfilled.