Thursday, May 2, 2024

The partisan use of preemption is surging

Far from advancing any big public goals, preemption is now being used to advance corporate agendas.
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Zinke recommends opening up pacific national monuments to commercial fishing

Many scientists see marine reserves as crucial to the health of surrounding waters, giving fishing populations the space they need to grow.

Feeling hopeless about the climate? Try our 30-day action plan

Doing something every day will help to change your attitude and create momentum for change.

Pipeline spews raw crude oil in Oklahoma City

The release occurred in a well-populated area, with many houses surrounding the facility.

‘Cancel this project’: Price tag of Trans Mountain expansion nearly doubles

One campaigner called on Canada's government to instead "put all of our energy and political will into a just transition that leaves fossil fuels in the ground and supports people, communities, and workers."

Oil development is changing the rules of the game for wildlife

New research shows that oil drilling in Canada’s boreal forest is changing how wolves, caribou, bears and other species interact.

5 ways communities are coping with climate anxiety

From action-oriented toolkits to talk therapy and meditation, these responses facilitate recovery, hope, and activism.

Climate change stresses bumblebee population in past century new study finds

Facing decline in recent years, the study found that four UK bumblebee species showed signs of stress in increasingly hotter and wetter conditions caused by changes in climate.

Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister, leaving UK in energy crisis turmoil

“I do want to accept responsibility and say sorry for the mistakes that have been made. I wanted to act to help people with their energy bills to deal with the issue of high taxes, but we went too far and too fast.”

Senators demand Trump admin reveal Marathon Petroleum, Koch influence on clean car standards rollback

Senators demand information about a “covert lobbying campaign with oil industry groups to support Trump Administration efforts to weaken fuel economy standards and increase demand for oil consumption.”