Life below water—the UN calls for action on ocean protection
Ahead of World Oceans Day 2021 and the second UN Ocean Conference next year, UN officials stressed the need for ‘clear, transformative and actionable’ solutions to the ocean crisis.
Half of Puerto Rico still in darkness, with no light in sight
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently estimated complete power restoration by May, leaving 45 percent of the island’s 1.5 million electricity customers in the dark.
This vigilante scientist trekked over 10,000 kilometers to reveal BC’s leaking gas wells
John Werring could detect gas leaking from the wells just with his nose. His curiosity was officially piqued.
‘Whole life cycle of plastics’ approach could reduce pollution—WWF expert
“We need to create proper systems for controlling and regulating plastic pollution, at local, national and global levels.”
Shell reconsiders exploring Cambo oilfield in the UK
With a surge in oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine, Shell is said to still be invested in the controversial oilfield project.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 17, 2018
Words from the Unite the Right organizer, Trump's military parade is costing millions, Glyphosate found in popular children's foods, and more.
4 groundbreaking announcements from the global climate Action Summit
"In the long term, this is an unstoppable train."
Trump’s pick to lead energy tech innovation program is invested in gas utilities and...
The backdrop to Lane Genatowski’s nomination is an overall uncertainty over the future of the very agency he’s supposed to lead.
The UN just declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment –...
Even though declarations like this one are not legally binding, they can be vital tools people can use to pressure governments and private companies to protect or improve human well-being.
Fracking in 2018: Another year of pretending to make money
Instead, the fracking industry has helped set new records for U.S. oil production while continuing to lose huge amounts of money – and that was before the recent crash in oil prices.