Earth is shaking a lot less now that everyone is staying home
The reduction in seismic activity, like reduction in air pollution, also show that people are adhering to social distancing guidelines from governments around the world.
Why women from Asia are confronting US fracking: Oil extraction equals plastic production
“If we are going to stop plastic we need to stop plastic where it starts.”
America’s carbon-pusher in chief
Trump’s fossil-fueled foreign policy.
While Trump calls climate change a hoax, Hurricane Michael damaged US fighter jets worth...
At least 17 planes, costing $339 million each, were likely left behind and possibly destroyed.
Arbor Day Foundation to plant 10 million trees to replace those destroyed by Hurricanes...
The trees will be planted in forestlands and communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia.
U.S. landfills are major sources of airborne PFAS pollution, study finds
Recent studies reveal that PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are being released into the environment through landfill gas emissions, posing serious public health risks.
Sweden shuts down its last coal plant two years early
The announcement moves both Stockholm and the E.U. forward in their plans to fight the climate crisis.
China to ban ivory trade by the end of the year
China had already committed to banning ivory trade, but committing to a timetable of action has really surprised many.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, October 8
Humans, fish and other animals are consuming microfibers in our food and water, Trump's pick for energy innovation is invested in Big Oil, and Susan Collins' challenger raises millions after vote for Kavanaugh.
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in kids’ climate change lawsuit
‘Is there a time to declare that air that sustains life is a fundamental right?’