Thursday, May 28, 2026

The fossil fuel industry wants to keep new buildings dependent on gas

26 U.S. states have passed laws designed to prevent towns, cities, and other local governments from crafting new “natural gas bans” or enforcing those laws.

New study shows fracking harms kids’ brains

This is the first study to focus on the UOG industry's effects on infants and children, particularly those that live near fracking sites.

Trump administration to auction off public land in Northern Arizona to dangerous fracking

"This is Trump's energy dominance policy at work, where nothing matters except fossil-fuel interests."

Indigenous activists win ‘David v. Goliath’ victory as court rejects $4.5B Trans Mountain pipeline

On Thursday, Justice Eleanor Dawson nullified licensing for the $7.4 billion project and brought construction to a halt until the National Energy Board and the federal government complete court-ordered fixes.

Clash over the Bayou Bridge pipeline ratchets up after Louisiana pipeline explosion

Both sides drew their battle lines on the Bayou Bridge pipeline deeper in the sand at the second permit hearing.

How a new generation of climate activists is reviving fossil fuel divestment and gaining...

By tapping into existing networks and old campaigns, a new wave of student activism is making the fossil fuel divestment movement bigger, bolder and more creative.

The environmental Christmas hangover

A treeless, gift-free Christmas, where little or no travel is involved, and money usually spent on gifts is donated to an environmental charity, would be the ideal.

Zinke’s real estate deal with Halliburton Chair to be investigated

The investigation will asses whether the deal, uncovered last month, violated conflict of interest law.

Trump can’t hold back the tide of climate action

Market forces, state and local action, and strong social movements could blunt the impacts of a denialist White House.