Murder of activist in India highlights growing risk to environmental defenders
Ajit Maneshwar Naik, a 57-year-old environmental activist who fought against the construction of new dams on the Kali River in the state of Karnataka in India, was killed last month.
Wildfire smoke is reversing U.S. air pollution gains, study finds
“At the end of the day, the best type of policy is to proactively prevent these big fires in the first place.”
‘Solving our climate crisis:’ Bernie Sanders to host a national town hall on climate...
"We need millions of people all over this country to stand up and demand fundamental changes in our energy policy in order to protect our kids and our grandchildren and the planet."
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ threatens to reach the size of Massachusetts
"Low oxygen conditions started to appear 50 years ago when agricultural practices intensified in the Midwest."
Challenging delays: Youth plaintiffs stand firm against DOJ in pioneering climate lawsuit
In the face of legal delays and challenges, a group of determined young plaintiffs stands firm against the Department of Justice, fighting for their future and the planet in the groundbreaking climate lawsuit, Juliana v. United States.
Oxfam reports richest 1 percent responsible for more carbon emissions than poorest 66 percent
The report titled, “Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%,” shows the large gap between the carbon footprint of the richest 1 percent and the rest of the people across the world.
Even red states are going solar, dumping coal, as just good business
Republican decision-makers increasingly see solar as just a good business investment that produces electricity more cost-effectively than coal.
Trump administration disbanded marine life and health advisory boards
The White House is currently making moves to eliminate three federal advisory boards that deal with the protection of marine life.
Study: Fracking, Not Just Fracking Wastewater Injection, Causing Earthquakes in Western Canada
One of the most important finds appears to be the definitive link the researchers found between fracking and earthquakes in the region.
Buried in mud: Wildfires threaten North American water supplies
Flash floods and water contamination after large-scale wildfires are emerging as real hazards in Australia and many other places, threatening drinking water, ecosystems, infrastructures and recreational activities.