Trump’s decision to hamstring California’s climate authority is illogical and uninformed
Revoking California’s ability to set stricter air-pollution standards also misses three important benefits to California and the nation.
Senate hearing calls out the influence of dark money in blocking climate action
Until the U.S. political system changes and limits the amount of money, and its corresponding power, in politics, the deck will remain stacked in favor of the fossil fuel industry when it comes to Congressional action on climate.
LNG, plastics and other gas industry plans would add climate pollution equal to 50...
“In short, reported emissions from oil, natural gas, and chemical infrastructure have increased in recent years, and new infrastructure that is still in the pipeline has the potential to increase emissions even more.”
INFOGRAPHIC: The True Cost Of Eating Meat
The animal agricultural industry has a massive negative impact on the environment as a whole. But what is the true cost of eating meat?
Is historical oil drilling responsible for L.A.’s reputation as earthquake prone?
It cannot be ruled out that the Long Beach earthquake, which killed 115 people, was induced by oil drilling activities.
Democrats need to be pressured on climate, too
"We are already facing the consequences of the climate crisis."
Green Energy Is Surging and You’ll Never Guess Why
Many countries around the world have adopted wind and solar power for their electricity needs displacing hydrocarbons at a fast rate. Juan Cole highlights the stories illustrating the surge.
Fracking dumps millions of gallons of toxic chemicals into Gulf of Mexico
“Offshore fracking threatens Gulf communities and wildlife far more than our government has acknowledged.”
This year’s ozone hole is the smallest it’s been since 1988
The ozone shield in Earth’s stratosphere helps absorb the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet radiation, which causes problems such as skin cancer.
Can the courts bring about a climate fix? Three judges are about to decide
The Trump administration is arguing that 21 young Americans do not have a constitutional right to a stable climate.