New York bans single-use plastic bags
New York becomes the second state to ban single-use plastic bags starting in March 2020.
Widely-opposed pipeline ‘confirms worst fears’ after two spills into Ohio wetlands
“Construction on the Rover Pipeline must be stopped immediately, as an investigation into Energy Transfer's total failure to adequately protect our wetlands and communities is conducted.”
Climate-denying group led by Trump strategist lobbied for Dakota Access, Keystone XL
This climate denial–tobacco connection is not unusual.
From Hurricane Maria to Covid, gas lobbyist-turned-Trump energy lawyer uses crises as ‘opportunity’
“This rule change would be a massive giveaway to polluters, so it's no surprise to see it being pushed by a fossil fuel lobbyist who's now part of the Trump administration.”
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ disrupt biological processes in developing adolescents, first-of-its-kind study discovers
“Together, our findings raise the possibility that increased risk of metabolic disorders associated with PFAS exposure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormones and mediated by changes in lipid metabolism.”
In landmark UN complaint, 16 children accuse nations of failing to protect them from...
Youth climate activists from around the world also attended the U.N. Climate Action Summit Monday, where they...
Fossil fuel drilling could be contributing to climate change by heating Earth from within
Underground reserves of oil have existed for far longer than humans have exploited them – we know worryingly little about the consequences of emptying them.
Supreme Court urged to hear youth climate case after 43 lawmakers back constitutional challenge
Lawmakers support youth-led lawsuit demanding government accountability on climate policies.
Shell’s ‘delusional’ net zero strategy commits $8 billion to fossil fuels
“Shell’s 'comprehensive carbon management approach’ is yet another proof of the little interest that this polluting company has to reduce its emissions.”
10 Stunning Images Show Human’s Huge Impact on the Earth
Proof of humanity’s devastating footprint on Earth can be seen in these stunning images.