Friday, April 19, 2024

Scientists, climate experts endorse Joe Biden as 2020 presidential candidate

"On Earth Day, we speak with one voice: we must elect Joe Biden the next president of the United States—for all our sakes."

The Obama administration just made it easier to put solar and wind on public...

The new policy has bipartisan support and will drive revenue for the federal government.

Exxon, Qatar Petroleum get ok to export U.S. fracked gas amidst tangled ties to...

For Exxon, Rosneft, and Qatar Petroleum, it's looking like it'll be a very merry Christmas, indeed.

Journalism and the First Amendment on trial at Standing Rock

Reporter Jenni Monet has been charged with criminal trespassing and rioting, but the bigger story is about the failure of journalism institutions to rally.

Young climate leaders conclude mock COP26 with calls for green recovery, recognition of ecocide

"Mock COP26 sends a strong message to world leaders that young people can coordinate global negotiations and we have the solutions."

Youth fight back against Trump’s attempt to derail climate trial

“The Trump administration appears to labor under the mistaken belief that its decisions are beyond the jurisdiction of constitutional review.”

Court orders France to take swifter action on climate change

This means the government, which cannot appeal the ruling, is legally bound to do all it can to cut emissions before the end of March next year.

House Committee seeks interview with Exxon lobbyist caught on tape

The House Oversight Committee is requesting that Keith McCoy appear before the committee to discuss ExxonMobil’s anti-climate lobbying tactics and funding for shadow groups.

One major way we can reduce the suffering of animals raised for food 

Veterinarians have an opportunity to uphold medical ethics—and give the nation’s factory-farmed animals a small bit of mercy when they are killed.

How a billionaire’s ‘attack philanthropy’ secretly funded climate denialism and right-wing causes

Barre Seid has funded climate denialism as well as a national network of state-level think tanks that promote business deregulation and fight Medicaid expansion.