EPA allowing widespread use of unapproved pesticides, study finds
“The chronic abuse of the emergency approval process has created a shortcut for pesticide companies looking to gain backdoor approval for use of harmful pesticides.”
Why Trump’s shrinking of Bears Ears will be reversed
Research by environmental and natural resources law scholars shows the president’s action will likely be overturned by the courts.
Can the courts bring about a climate fix? Three judges are about to decide
The Trump administration is arguing that 21 young Americans do not have a constitutional right to a stable climate.
ALEC, corporate-funded bill mill, considers model state bill cracking down on pipeline protesters
“We are concerned this Bill would target peaceful protests in certain contexts, such as protests which focus on environmental rights, imposing disproportionate penalties on protesters.”
Lawsuit launched against Trump EPA for approving fracking waste dumping into Gulf of Mexico
At least 10 fracking chemicals routinely used in offshore fracking could kill or harm a broad variety of marine species, including marine mammals and fish.
How Northwest communities are stopping big oil projects
Last week, a Washington state energy panel voted unanimously to oppose what would be the nation’s largest oil-by-rail terminal.
While America focuses on tax bill, Congress quietly tries to open Arctic refuge to...
“The oil industry and its allies in Congress may think they can sneak this past the American people...”
India may ban petcoke, one of dirtiest fossil fuels exported by Koch brothers
“NCR air pollution is at public health emergency levels and requires drastic action.”
Forget Exxon – big meat and dairy could single-handedly doom the planet
We must stop these meat and dairy giants from destroying the climate and work towards making our small farmers, herders and ranchers resilient.
A mix of unusual forces is fueling Southern California’s fires
Scientists have tied California's fires to rising temperatures and years of epic drought.