Sunday, April 28, 2024

First Mammal Goes Extinct Due to Human-Caused Climate Change

Human activities such as climate change, deforestation and wildlife trafficking could drive more species off the planet.

Alaska Just Had Hottest Year in Recorded History

Alaska, like the rest of the world, is experiencing higher than normal temperatures this spring.

Internal Documents Reveal How MSNBC Show Worked To Promote Fracking

On the issue of fracking for shale oil and gas, documents from 2011 obtained under Oklahoma's Open Records Act demonstrate that the network saw itself as a promoter of both the controversial drilling method and natural gas vehicles.

Apple Is Generating So Much Renewable Energy It Plans to Start Selling It

“Climate change is one of the great challenges of our time, and the time for action is now.”

U.S. Town Unites to Successfully Stop Nestle From Drilling On Their Land

This town’s residents just showed Nestle they’re not backing down against corporate greed.

Whistleblower Says EPA Officials Covered Up Toxic Fracking Methane Emissions for Years

An environmental watchdog claims the EPA is involved in a cover-up holding back information about the oil and gas industry.

After Keystone XL: TransCanada Building North American Fracked Gas Pipeline Empire

It's safe to say that TransCanada is quickly morphing into “TransMexico” and more broadly into a North American fracked gas pipeline empire.

Norway Becomes the First Country to Ban Deforestation

In addition to pledging to stop deforestation, Norway is also responsible for funding several environmental projects worldwide.

A More Relevant and Radical Democratic Platform? Sanders Brings Veteran Activists to the Table

From Cornel West to Bill McKibben, Sanders picks some heavy-hitting social movement leaders for the Democratic National Committee.

The U.S. Just Banned Ivory Sales

The federal government is trying to ban all sales of items containing African elephant ivory within the U.S.