Environment

At least 17 planes, costing $339 million each, were likely left behind and possibly destroyed.

A report by a private research company found that U.S. emissions, which amount to one-sixth of the planet's, didn't fall in 2018 but instead skyrocketed. The 3.4 percent jump for 2018, projected by the firm, would be second-largest surge in greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. since Bill Clinton was president.

Now the inspiration is coming back across the Atlantic, and European teens will soon be joined by a mobilization of American high school students who will demand action from one of the world’s worst polluters, the United States of America.

Mina Guli has already run some 430 miles toward her goal to raise awareness of the global water scarcity crisis.

On Saturday over 100 people were arrested at a peaceful march after they were confronted by police in riot gear, carrying assault rifles.

This fight is not over, not even close. In fact, this fight is escalating.

“[Particulate matter] is responsible for more deaths and sickness than any other air pollutant in the world.”

“Instead of accepting that the climate is changing, deniers are denying the evidence and dismissing the authorities.”

As the end of the Obama presidency nears, it's obvious that short term interests are favored over the very fate of the planet. The U.S. has become the world’s largest energy producer since he became president. Can you say hypocrisy?

Some climate solutions can actually harm biodiversity. But there are synergistic solutions that can tackle both issues.