Thursday, April 25, 2024

It’s official: California lists key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup as cancer-causing

We should all keep the pressure on the EPA to ban glyphosate, for good.

Our best shot at meeting Paris goals? Make energy public

A new report finds public ownership is the best way for cities and towns to meet renewable energy and efficiency targets.

Dakota Access security firm’s top adviser led military intelligence efforts for 1992 LA riots

Law enforcement and U.S. military efforts during the Los Angeles riots created more harm than good.

Banks have cut funding for fossil fuels projects 22 percent

But activist groups say that’s not enough: There’s no resting, even after divestment victories.

France to ban sale of cars powered by gasoline and diesel

France intends to end oil and gas exploration in French territory, eliminate coal-fired power plants by 2022 and encourage homeowners to produce their own energy.
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Germany blazes past US, setting new record for renewable energy production

Germany is the champion among industrialized economies in going green. 
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Volvo announces ‘historic end’ to combustion engine, all cars going electric

"This is a clear commitment towards reducing our carbon footprint as well as contributing to better air quality in our cities."

VICTORY! Appeals court rule EPA cannot delay Obama-era emissions rule

This is a huge victory for environmentalists, who have been working tirelessly against Scott Pruitt and the EPA to ensure Obama-era environmental regulations aren’t undone.

Oil giants admit potential spill could have 30% chance of hitting Amazon reef

The region is home to species that don’t exist anywhere else on earth.

1.5 million volunteers plant 66 million trees in 12 hours, breaking Guinness World Record

The aim of the mass-planting event was to raise awareness for the nation’s “make India green again” plan.