Climate emissions from Gulf Coast’s new petrochemical, oil and gas projects same as 29...
And construction appears to be speeding up, with over 40 percent of those projects permitted between 2016 and mid-2018.
Nations to sign groundbreaking Arctic Ocean fishing ban
Signatories include the U.S., Canada, Denmark (for Greenland and the Faroe Islands), Norway, Russia, China, Iceland, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the European Union.
Why Californians are worried about the Trans Mountain Pipeline
Residents are increasingly concerned that the expansion of Trans Mountain may result in a major uptick in tankers carrying Alberta oilsands crude to the region’s five refineries.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, October 2
Amazon adopts $15 minimum wage, California bans animal-tested cosmetics and becomes first state to require women on corporate boards, and more.
Fossil fuel divestment debates on campus spotlight the societal role of colleges and universities
Divestment debates are forcing colleges and universities to reconsider how to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future.
The US Defense Department is losing the battle against climate change
"None of us have any clue as to how bad it's going to be."
Norway bans deforestation, continues it commitment to protect other country’s forests
“Other countries should follow Norway's leadership, and adopt similar zero deforestation commitments."
Lessons from Katrina: This organization tries to get Hurricane Florence survivors home quicker
Many in North Carolina were left homeless by the storm and its still-receding floodwaters. This nonprofit wants to shrink the amount of time it takes to rebuild after a disaster.
Koch-funded groups – yet again – speak out against electric vehicle tax credits
A coalition of thirty conservative free-market advocacy organizations – the majority of which have clear ties to Charles and David Koch through their funding or leadership – are behind it.
Half the world’s killer whale populations at risk from toxic chemicals
Ten out of the world's 19 killer whale populations were rapidly dwindling, the study found.