Trump Economic Adviser “Pushing” for Climate Denier and Fossil Fuel Apologist to Head EPA
If Trump wins in November, will his climate and energy team wipe out any U.S. progress on the ever-worsening global climate crisis?
‘Blatant disregard of international laws and treaties’: Japan resumes commercial whaling
"We see the resumption of Japan's commercial whaling as merely a continuation of the Japanese Government's blatant disregard of international laws and treaties."
A judge holds Shell liable for causing climate change in historic ruling
The Dutch ruling is being called a first of its kind and a big "step forward for the international climate movement."
World Bank ramps up investments to fight climate crisis
"Climate change is an existential threat to the world's poorest and most vulnerable. These new targets demonstrate how seriously we are taking this issue, investing and mobilizing $200 billion over five years to combat climate change."
5 amazing ways people are aiding Hurricane Harvey evacuees
Here are 5 ways that the world is helping Houston in their time of need.
New California law could eliminate 23 million tons of plastic in 10 years
“Today we make history; tomorrow we focus on ensuring our SB 54 goals to reduce plastic pollution are met.”
China’s Xi Jinping and France’s Emmanuel Macron talk climate
I know which leader is a more positive force in international affairs, by far (domestic policies and press are a different issue, though I don’t trust Trump on those, either.)
Firefighters race to protect world’s largest tree from menacing wildfires
Sequoias have evolved to withstand wildfires and even to spread their seeds with help from the heat. However, the more intense fires fueled by the climate crisis can be too much even for these trees.
2020 Democratic presidential candidates want to break up big agriculture monopolies
The trend of consolidation in agribusiness is wiping out small farmers and influencing the food choices made to consumers.
Judge overturns decision to award $4.24 million to victims of fracking
The decision by the judge is rare, especially with a unanimous decision by a jury.