Company behind gas rig explosion in Louisiana was sued for degrading coast
What do we know about this company and its history in the state?
Poland finalizes historic deal to phase out coal by 2049
The "historic" agreement is the first of it's kind where a "leading coal mining sector has agreed to reduce its presence."
New UN climate report is ‘code red for humanity,’ but joining forces and using...
In its first major climate report since 2013, the IPCC offers its starkest warning yet: Serious impacts of global warming are now unavoidable.
Community efforts to clean up contaminated water in one California town
“Lawmakers need to figure out better ways to balance the interests of industry with protecting people’s health.”
17 states file suit to stop Trump administration’s crippling of endangered species act
Seventeen states on Wednesday sued the President Donald Trump administration over its recent move "to eviscerate" the Endangered Species Act.
Dutch city becomes first to ban advertisements for meat in public spaces
The new ban will not allow meat advertisements on buses, shelters or screen in any of Haarlem's public spaces.
Ban of three bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides holds up in EU court
“The Court of Justice has reaffirmed that protecting nature and people’s health takes precedence over the narrow economic interests of powerful multinationals..."
Major UK supermarket chain gets rid of plastic bags in produce and bakery sections
“We are absolutely committed to reducing unnecessary plastic packaging in Sainsbury’s stores."
Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 13, 2018
Justice Department reopens the Emmett Tiller investigation, Trump's global chaos tour, Ireland passes bill to fully divest from fossil fuel by end of 2018, and more.
Energy Transfer, banks lost billions by ignoring early Dakota Access Pipeline concerns
“Unfortunately, the companies and financiers behind DAPL presumed that compliance with national laws was sufficient for the project to move forward on Sioux territory rather than abiding by international human rights standards.”