New Jersey will require building permits to consider climate change
“This is a big deal. For New Jersey to step to the forefront and say, ‘We’re going to look at future climate impacts, and that it’s going to be a driver of our decision-making’ — that’s exactly what all 50 states need to be doing.”
From carpet to clean air: It’s time for California to stand up for environmental...
Our representatives should uplift our health and quality of life not in words, but with action.
Vermont installs beaver-saving, flood-preventing device
Beaver deceivers are known to be "humane infrastructure designed to regulate water levels while allowing beavers to remain in place."
Orca Theatrical Shows and Breeding Banned in California
California has just become the first state to ban orca breeding and orca entertainment shows.
As oil prices fall below $0 per barrel, climate advocates urge against fossil fuel...
“The oil price collapse creates a historic opening: a public buyout of the fossil fuel sector to enact a managed decline of extraction and ensure a just transition for workers and communities.”
Hundreds of activists stage sit-in against big polluters on final day of COP24 U.N....
“People not polluters.”
Europe’s cruise ships produce toxic sulphur emissions equivalent to 1 billion cars, study finds
This led to a nine percent increase in SOx emissions, a 25 percent increase in particulate matter 2.5 and an 18 percent jump in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Biden administration pushes 80 percent clean electricity standard by 2030
"Our goal is to enact this into law."
Pipeline permit scandal highlights confusion amid push to build plastics plants
“I hope Gov. Wolf will shut down all pipeline construction projects and have a major investigation, not only in this county but in other places where conservation districts are issuing permits.”
Oil tanker fire near Hong Kong kills 1, potential spill could threaten endangered turtles...
The explosions were strong enough to be felt by residents of the nearby island.