Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, September 4

Day one of Kavanaugh proceedings, 87 elephants found dead due to poaching, environmentalists don't vote in elections, and more.

The smoke’s gone, but hearts and lungs still may be in danger months after...

The long-term effects of breathing this cocktail are unknown.

Making Trump and other climate criminals pay

The sad truth is it may not be possible to punish all the climate criminals in Congress with one-way rides on icebergs.

Massive resistance means the Trans Mountain Pipeline fight rages on

"People across British Columbia do not want this pipeline built and will make sure it isn't."

March 2016 Was Hottest on Record by Greatest Margin Yet Seen for Any Month

Like February, and many other months recently, March had hit a record high when it comes to high temperatures.

Addressing the climate crisis strengthens economies, new research finds

"Combating climate change is not a matter for one country. It requires collective action and cooperation from all countries around the world."

Is it time the national parks broke up with cars?

America’s national parks are overcrowded and underfunded. Would banning cars improve everyone’s experience?

Biden reaffirms commitment to rejoining Paris Agreement

While the two candidates have taken opposite stances on how to address the climate crisis, Biden says he will have American rejoin the agreement.

Trump’s defense secretary cites climate change as national security challenge

James Mattis’ unpublished testimony before a Senate panel recognizes a threat others in the administration reject or minimize.