Saturday, April 5, 2025

Water poverty continues to grow in the US

It’s an issue that just might affect people near you, as millions have experienced the repercussions.

Did BP Get Off Cheaply? Antonia Juhasz on $18.7B Gulf Oil Spill Settlement

Compared to the destruction and harm BP caused in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, their settlement is very minimal, but at least they will have to pay for this spill. Let’s hope the government sticks to their guns and makes sure this settlement is passed.

Wait, what? BP CEO argues for more oil and gas spending to solve climate...

“Climate crisis is a plague, Bernard Looney to the Hague.”

Political and business leaders committed to fighting climate change meet at One Planet Summit

"We are not here just to speak but to be accountable. Here we will see what is working and what is not working. What we need is action."

Supreme Court urged to hear youth climate case after 43 lawmakers back constitutional challenge

Lawmakers support youth-led lawsuit demanding government accountability on climate policies.

Bayer and US officials pressure Mexico to overturn glyphosate ban

“Will they continue the pattern of doing the bidding of global biotech/seed firms like Monsanto? Or, will the USTR respect other countries’ rights to protect the environment and indigenous crops?”

How to truly ‘build back better’ on climate

The Build Back Better program isn’t just inadequate on climate—it may be a disaster. Here’s what movements are demanding next.

Feeling hopeless about the climate? Try our 30-day action plan

Doing something every day will help to change your attitude and create momentum for change.

EPA proposes regulating two common ‘forever chemicals’ under superfund law

“We applaud EPA’s action to address the PFAS crisis plaguing communities across the country. It is an important first step that will hold polluters accountable and start cleaning up contaminated sites.”
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Standing Rock chair: Obama could stop the Dakota Pipeline today & preserve Indigenous sacred...

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, police deployed pepper spray and tear gas against dozens of Native American water protectors during a standoff at Cantapeta Creek.