Germany to shut down its last remaining nuclear reactors
Germany’s decision comes as it is trying to phase out coal, which still generates a third of its electricity, by 2038 at the latest
Meat industry, Tyson foods linked to largest toxic dead zone in US history
“Americans should not have to choose between producing food and having healthy clean water.”
Under Heavy Criticism For Handling Of Flint’s Water Crisis, EPA Official Resigns
The official in charge of America’s Midwest region may have resigned, but the EPA is not solely to blame.
Expanding Agroforestry Project to help farmers and environment
Eligible farmers will be able to participate in the project, which is funded through the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities with $60 million of the $3.1 billion in funding going to agroforestry.
Climate Change Could Cause Power Blackouts Worldwide
Researchers find that drought and rising temperatures will reduce the water supplies that fossil fuel and nuclear power plants need to operate.
Sanders introduces bills to ban fracking and clean up PFAS from drinking water nationwide
“It’s long past time to toss this filthy, dangerous activity into the dustbin of history.”
Kids climate lawsuit heads to trial, judge denies Trump administration’s appeal
Juliana v. United States was brought by 21 young plaintiffs who argue that their constitutional and public trust rights are being violated by the government's creation of climate danger.
US electric bills could increase 8% this summer amid rising temperatures
Households could pay an average of $719 from June through September, according to a report.
Indigenous youth embark on sub-zero, 93-mile run to protest Dakota Access Pipeline
"This is a critical step towards righting the wrongs of the past and setting our nation on a path of environmental, climate, and social justice."
Weeks Before Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Intensified, Big Oil Pushed for Expedited Permitting
Using NWP 12 to permit major pipeline projects in a quiet and less transparent manner made its debut in the Obama White House.