Right-wing group uses ‘B.S.’ environmental justice argument in effort to keep an oil pipeline...
“Keeping our communities apart ensures they can keep one of the riskiest pipelines open and pumping profits for themselves while we assume all the risk.”
Too Many of the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies That Pollinate Crops Face Extinction
A new international report on pollinators highlights the threats faced by the wild species that farmers rely on.
Firefighter shortage across US poses ‘dangerous’ risks as peak wildfire season ramps up
The country’s fire managers moved its response to “Preparation Level 4,” the second-highest designation, which shows that firefighting resources are heavily committed.
Around the world, environmental laws are under attack
Without our hard-won environmental protections, we would all already be breathing polluted air, drinking befouled water, and living in a world with much less wildlife.
Eliminating emissions by 2050 could save 74 million lives
“One key takeaway is that there are a significant number of lives that can be saved by reducing emissions.”
LNG, plastics and other gas industry plans would add climate pollution equal to 50...
“In short, reported emissions from oil, natural gas, and chemical infrastructure have increased in recent years, and new infrastructure that is still in the pipeline has the potential to increase emissions even more.”
Revolutionizing industry: Biden’s bold $6 billion plan to green steel, ice cream, and more
This substantial financial injection, sourced from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is set to fund 33 innovative demonstration projects across more than 20 states.
In break with Trump’s EPA, Nevada announces plan to cut tailpipe emissions
“Clean car standards will provide Nevadans with more transportation options and much-needed relief from volatile gas prices and dirty air.”
Federal court rules EPA must make final decision on potential ban on pesticide linked...
"We'll find out in three months if the Trump EPA remains under the tight control of the chemical agriculture industry, or if Administrator Wheeler will finally take his job seriously and ban this brain-damaging pesticide."
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, October 4
#MeToo unites against Kavanaugh, more proof Trump EPA 'working for coal millionaires', Sanders introduces bill to break up nation's largest Wall Street banks, and more.