Hotbed of resistance: A voice from inside Trump’s EPA
On Feb. 6, 2017, 300 people took to the streets of Chicago in protest of the impending confirmation of Scott Pruitt as...
Fracking can cause earthquakes tens of kilometers away – new research
New research has now linked distant earthquakes to fracking, providing evidence that much larger areas surrounding sites may be at risk from drilling operations than previously demonstrated.
California joins states suing Big Oil for its role in the climate crisis
California is also encouraging other states and even other countries to step into the ring alongside it in the effort to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable.
White House releases National Climate Assessment
The report concluded that climate change will impact almost all aspects of life including food, the economy and culture heritage.
Federal Court rules against Trump administration’s attempt to rollback Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets
The court's ruling upheld the higher fine currently in place for automakers who manufacture "gas guzzlers."
EPA finalizes updates to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the final rule "will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths and 800,000 cases of asthma symptoms per year."
How COVID-19 took hold and why we must end the wildlife trade
Here’s what we can do to make sure the critical mistakes made after the SARS outbreak won’t be made again.
Black Louisianans grapple with a climate change-denying governor-elect
Black activists fear that Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry may stifle the state’s much-needed climate adaptation efforts as they seek to protect their quickly disappearing homes.
Maryland moves to permanently ban fracking
23 politicians are co-sponsoring the fracking ban, which already has the support of nearly half of the state senate.
Million gallon coal ash spill in Minnesota raises concerns about impacts on water and...
The leak was contained and the company said that “the million gallons is more than we’ve had [in past events],” but it is committed to continuing to monitor for potential impacts to water and wildlife.