Noam Chomsky: The Green New Deal is exactly the right idea
"So the basic idea is, I think, completely defensible – in fact, essential."
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.
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.
Lake Mead Drops to Lowest Level in History
“This problem is not going away and it is likely to get worse."
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.
20,000 ton oil spill in Russian Arctic has ‘catastrophic consequences’ for wildlife
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world.
Fighting a mid-Atlantic pipeline in the age of Trump
Presidential politics and property rights take center stage as Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipeline opponents strategize post-election.
Minnesota Attorney General sues Exxon, Koch and API for climate deception
“Exxon chose profit over people. It’s time they’re held accountable.”
Why sacred sites were destroyed for the Dakota Access Pipeline
Given that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now saying it needs more information before making a decision about DAPL, let's hope in North Dakota there's still time to finally listen to the tribe.