Federal Appeals Court orders EPA to ban toxic pesticide Chlorpyrifos
“This ruling is a huge victory for children and communities across the country who will finally be spared by needless poisonings and lifelong learning disabilities.”
Saint Petersburg becomes first Florida city to commit to 100% renewables
"We envision a city where families can raise their kids in communities free from toxic pollution, where everyone has the opportunity for a good job and access to healthy, affordable energy."
Achieving net-zero climate targets will depend on public lands
Aligning ambition with action will require a new era of federal leadership.
Today’s children will face lifelong health effects from the climate crisis
"Without immediate action from all countries climate change will come to define the health of an entire generation.”
EU proposes soft delay of anti-deforestation law & more exemptions for rich nations
The proposal also introduces simplification measures and exemptions that favor EU nation states, the U.S., Canada, Australia and China.
Two major Pacific Northwest fossil fuel projects dealt massive setbacks in one day
Could this severely dim their prospects of ever moving forward?
Fiddling while California burns
Fanning the flames of climate denial.
Up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded by humans, UN report warns
“In a world of profligate consumerism, global supply chains, and a growing population, land resources—our soil, water, and biodiversity – are rapidly being depleted."
Louisiana landowners appeal Bayou Bridge Pipeline’s right to seize their land after trespassing
“It is surprising to many people that pipeline companies have been handed the extraordinary power of eminent domain over Louisiana landowners."
New Jersey becomes the first state to add the climate crisis to their curriculum
“This generation of students will feel the effects of climate change more than any other, and it is critical that every student is provided an opportunity to study and understand the climate crisis.”