The best and worst midterm results for the environment
When it comes to the environmental implications of individual races and ballot measures, the night was about equally full of gains and losses.
How a billionaire’s ‘attack philanthropy’ secretly funded climate denialism and right-wing causes
Barre Seid has funded climate denialism as well as a national network of state-level think tanks that promote business deregulation and fight Medicaid expansion.
Jimmy Carter continues his green energy legacy with 10-acre solar farm
“We are honored to work with President Carter and his family on this project in Plains, as President Carter's leadership on renewable energy matters is well known and much appreciated in our industry.”
How to get banks not to fund oil pipelines? Aim big and keep showing...
A few months after temporarily shutting down 13 Chase branches, Seattle climate activists were at it again with a tar sands petition.
New EPA Rules Will Cut Landfills’ Methane Emissions By A Third
The EPA finalized rules that will cut landfills’ methane emissions by a third. The previous regulations were set over 20 years ago.
Buenos Aires Zoo to Close After 140 Years, Will Be Turned into an Ecopark
The closure of the zoo is one act in a line from the last few years that shows the shift from traditional zoos and animal entertainment into more thoughtful alternatives.
California leads multi-state lawsuit against Trump admins’ clean car rollback
"We will join our partner states and take the Trump Administration to court to fight another illegal and dangerous rollback.”
Pruitt names lawyer who defended Koch Industries as a top EPA law enforcer
Traylor represents yet another conflict of interest.
Can the Department of Defense win its complicated battle against climate change?
The world’s biggest institutional user of oil is grappling with the impacts of climate change.
Science-advisory board says Trump administration’s policies run counter to established science
"EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler must immediately withdraw these unlawful proposals that threaten the health and well-being of all Americans."