Monday, May 25, 2026

In the water-scarce Southwest, an ancient irrigation system disrupts big agriculture

In New Mexico and Colorado, the “acequia” is more than just democratic water distribution – it is at the center of Southwest culture.

Mountain Valley Pipeline faces renewed opposition after federal nods

Amidst growing controversy, the Mountain Valley Pipeline gains federal approval for rate hikes and extensions, sparking renewed opposition from environmentalists and communities across the region.

VIDEO: Have Protests Killed the Keystone XL? TransCanada Asks US for Delay in Face...

TransCanada recently asked the Obama administration to hold off on a decision regarding Keystone XL until after the 2016 election. Is TransCanada hoping the next White House occupant is a Republican and the dirty pipeline will be approved?

Journalist Amy Goodman to Turn Herself in to North Dakota Authorities

The Committee to Protect Journalists has said that the warrant is "a transparent attempt to intimidate reporters from covering protests of significant public interest."

Hurricane Milton’s fury exposes gaps in emergency response and highlights growing climate threats

The storm has also revealed cracks in emergency preparedness, as rescue efforts struggle to keep up with the scale of destruction.

Green New Deal “climate kids” should hijack the impeachment conversation

"If Democrats are unwilling to do the right thing and assist at that suicide, today’s real grownups—you climate kids—must embarrass them into doing so."

Water protectors take action to keep pipeline out of black and indigenous communities

An encampment of protesters in Louisiana is resisting the crude oil industry, whose environmental disasters disproportionately affect the poor and people of color.

Hoboken lodges first state-level racketeering charge in Big Oil climate lawsuit

“These racketeering cases should be viewed as a new legal front against the oil and gas industry.”

Climate action: U.S. cities, states, and businesses step up and vow to meet Paris...

The U.S. could meet 60 percent of its Paris commitment through efforts of cities, states and businesses.  

Activists are alarmed as Biden picks White House official who took fossil fuel money

"If Joe Biden continues making corporate-friendly appointments to his White House, he will risk quickly fracturing the hard-earned goodwill his team built with progressives to defeat Donald Trump."