History shows that stacking federal science advisory committees doesn’t work
Facing these threats, scientists should not disengage from providing the nation with objective analysis and recommendations.
As Trump unfurls infrastructure plan, Iowa bill seeks to criminalize pipeline protests
“This latest attempt by Big Oil to silence dissent is no surprise.”
2021: Year in review for climate change wins and losses
As the climate crisis worsens, the calls for more aggressive action grow louder. 2021 saw more business as usual, industry obfuscation and delay, but also some reasons for optimism.
Death on the Dakota Access: Oil & gas boom generates dangerous pipeline jobs amid...
We speak with Antonia Juhasz, a longtime oil and energy journalist, about her new investigation for Pacific Standard magazine on the deaths of two men who worked on the Dakota Access pipeline.
U.S. Department of Justice sues city of Jackson over water crisis
“Every American — regardless of where they live, their income, or the color of their skin — deserves access to safe, reliable drinking water.”
Dead last (with an emphasis on dead!)
Unfortunately, on a planet they are helping to overheat in a remarkable fashion, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Saudi Arabia have largely taken steps toward ever more carbon dioxide emissions.
Four Climate Scientists on How to Take On Climate Change Today
“Hope calls for action; action is impossible without hope. ”― Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark
Talk about ecological and climate...
Eurasian beavers set to return to England’s waterways
Once hunted to extinction, the return of the beaver is being called a major boost for conservation since the habitats they create benefit a myriad of other species.
Political Cartoonist Fired for Criticizing Monsanto, Big Ag
The cartoonist drew a cartoon depicting the ridiculous profits Big Ag makes in contrast to local farmers.
Toxic Algae Blooms Set Historic Records From Coast to Coast
Harmful algal blooms can produce toxins that can cause serious illness in people.