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Noam Chomsky: The Green New Deal is exactly the right idea

"The basic idea is, I think, completely defensible – in fact, essential."

VIDEO: Dear Sweden: Your Dispute With Saudi Arabia Makes This a Good Time to...

Sweden has cancelled an arms sale with Saudi Arabia because of the way they jailed and fogged blogger Raif Badawi, which has ultimately hurt the two country's relationship. This may lead to Sweden focusing more on green energy since their petroleum purchase usually comes from Saudi Arabia.

University of Cambridge announces divestment from fossil fuels after five-year student, staff campaign

The University of Cambridge announced it will "remove all direct and indirect investments in the fossil fuel industry from its £3.5 billion endowment fund by 2030."

Biden administration halts approval of liquified gas exports amid review

The temporary pause will allow the agency to understand the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, the country's energy security, and the environment.

War in the Gulf (no, not that Gulf!)

The U.S. navy’s anti-environmental broadside in the Gulf of Alaska.

Progressive Briefing for Thursday, June 21, 2018

Trump signs executive order halting family separation policy he created President Trump signed an executive order halting what has become a notorious family separation policy...
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Beloved bear that recovered from massive wildfire burns found shot dead

"We will remember Cinder for the gentle, calm bear she was and for the pain and suffering and inspiration she became to so many humans."

Seaweed straws could soon replace single-use plastic straws

"Single use plastics should never be built to last, they should be designed to disappear."

How the rise of populism is fuelling climate science denial across Europe

This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story.  

Here’s how big oil wants the Supreme Court to help delay and derail climate...

This industry push is a concerted effort to squash climate liability lawsuits.