Trump withdraws US from Paris agreement in second term
While the withdrawal was expected, environmental organizations criticized the move and countries are steadfast on moving forward with climate action without the U.S.
‘It’s our future’: Meet the youth activists behind Fridays for Future Movements in Uganda...
"It is a very important issue for us because it’s us against our future. We either do something now or we don’t have a future."
Looking ahead to 2021: COP26, clean air, and Biden’s next steps
If 2020 was the year a growing number of polluters — whether companies or governments — pledged to tackle climate change, 2021 needs to be the year these pledges sprout wings and start soaring towards progress.
The hidden side of fossil fuel investments: Private equity
Failing to hold private equity firms accountable exacerbates existing inequities.
Food at risk as third of plants face extinction
“Extinction is forever, which is a loss not only in terms of their evolution and persistence on the planet, but also a loss to the future of our food.”
Bill allowing 90 percent of Idaho’s wolves to be killed passes House and Senate
“Conservationists stand ready to compel an Endangered Species Act listing if viable wolf populations aren’t sustained in the face of these heavy-handed new methods.”
A rising youth movement picks up where governments have failed
The youth movement is diverse and contains many political currents, but above all it is an expression of positive action, hope for the future, and readiness for far-reaching change.
Climate crisis will cost world’s biggest companies $1 trillion
"Our collective response to climate change is more urgent than ever, and it is clear that corporate action cannot be delayed."
Democrats’ new climate plan says polluters shouldn’t receive immunity from lawsuits for climate impacts
Some environmental groups criticized the plan for lacking ambition and not directly targeting fossil fuel production.
Biden admin plans major offshore wind expansion
“This is reliable, clean, renewable energy that can help support our country as we go on and provide a good future for our kids.”