Fast transition to renewable energy could save $12 trillion by 2050
“The world is facing a simultaneous inflation crisis, national security crisis, and climate crisis, all caused by our dependence on high cost, insecure, polluting, fossil fuels with volatile prices.”
Environmental leaders from 185 countries launch biodiversity protection fund
“As we confront the critical challenge of halting and reversing biodiversity loss around the world, working together has never been more important."
California set to require solar on most new homes
If approved, the mandate would apply to all houses, condos and apartment buildings up to three stories tall that obtain building permits after Jan. 1, 2020.
California sues for right to stronger pollution standards
The Trump administration made a "demonstrable move, to assert power and dominance."
A new Native-led strategy for fighting Keystone XL
This is now the only tribally owned land that sits directly on KXL’s U.S. route, and as such could present legal barriers to its construction.
Federal judge halts Trump administration freeze on billions in climate and infrastructure funds
Court rules that blocking congressionally approved aid for clean energy, public health, and environmental protection violated federal law and harmed communities nationwide.
Victory for activists as DNC considers hosting a climate-specific debate
Youth and climate activists had relentlessly expressed their desire for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to host a climate change presidential debate....
Canada approves Kinder Morgan, Enbridge pipelines despite fierce opposition
"Today's announcement may as well have said that Canada is pulling out of the Paris climate agreement."
One rural county’s battle to stop a pipeline from slicing through Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, Penn. is rising up against the $3 billion Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline.
Trump can’t hold back the tide of climate action
Market forces, state and local action, and strong social movements could blunt the impacts of a denialist White House.