Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 13
Democratic lawmakers demand answers from FEMA , Trump cuts FEMA budget to pay for ICE, Midwest abandons Trump, and more.
Plastic trash in the ocean is a global problem, and the US is the...
A study published in 2020 that concluded that the U.S. is the largest global source of plastic waste, including plastics shipped to other countries that later are mismanaged.
Canada approves Kinder Morgan, Enbridge pipelines despite fierce opposition
"Today's announcement may as well have said that Canada is pulling out of the Paris climate agreement."
The green new deal must be global
June 2019 was the hottest June in recorded history. July was even hotter — in fact, it was the hottest month ever recorded...
Baltimore lawsuit alleges shale investments by BlackRock, Fidelity, others fueled shale price fixing scheme
The latest in a series of lawsuits filed this year claimed that U.S. oil producers conspired with each other and with OPEC to drive oil prices up.
Indigenous resistance blocked 400 coal plants’ worth of climate pollution
"It backs up what we've constantly been saying recognizing Indigenous rights protects the water, protects the land, and protects our futures."
How we won the ‘no’ in #NoDAPL – and what we must take on...
Native-led direct action and solidarity are the foundation stones as we continue to protect our water and Mother Earth.
Florida approves extension of field trial of GE mosquitoes despite concerns
But scientists, environmental groups and public health experts warned that the Florida Department of Agriculture's (FDAC) approval for Oxitec's continued field trial came despite major health and ecosystem concerns.
Norway bans deforestation, continues it commitment to protect other country’s forests
“Other countries should follow Norway's leadership, and adopt similar zero deforestation commitments."
Scotland generates enough wind energy to power itself twice
“These are amazing figures, Scotland’s wind energy revolution is clearly continuing to power ahead.”