Supreme Court justices send mixed signals as Boulder climate case reaches argument
A ruling for the oil companies could reach more than two dozen similar climate suits, none of which has gone to trial.
Fracking dumps millions of gallons of toxic chemicals into Gulf of Mexico
“Offshore fracking threatens Gulf communities and wildlife far more than our government has acknowledged.”
Vermont becomes first state to ban weed-killing pesticide paraquat
The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in Vermont's general assembly after extensive medical research linked the pesticide to a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Living near fracking wells is linked to higher rate of heart attacks, study finds
Fracking and the increased truck traffic created by the industry raise levels of air pollution significantly, and exposure to air pollution raises heart attack risk.
Washington petrochemical plant subsidies would violate federal ‘double dipping’ rules say environmental groups
The Port of Kalama methanol plant, if built on the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, would expand North America’s capacity to export products produced by fracked shale gas wells.
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.
Meat and dairy alternatives could cut food system emissions by 31%, study finds
How realistic is it to expect people around the world to reduce their meat and dairy consumption by half?
The global People’s Climate Marches were massive. Here’s what organizers have planned next.
Pipeline fights, legal challenges and elections are driving the next phase of the climate resistance.
Conservation groups urge EPA to update list of toxic pollutants
The petition urges the agency to address the various categories of toxic pollutants that have been linked to cancer and many other health and environmental concerns.
Do beach cleanups really make a difference?
Cleanups can help people understand the problem and engage in solutions.