Biden’s middle-of-the-road climate plan condemned as “stunningly un-ambitious” and a “death sentence for livable...
"A 'middle ground' policy that's supportive of more fossil fuel development is a death sentence for our generation and the millions of people on the frontlines of the climate crisis," said co-founder of the Sunrise Movement.
Biodiversity loss due to land use change could be highly underestimated: Study
New research carried out in Colombia by the University of Cambridge suggests that local surveys assessing the effect of land clearances on biodiversity may be underestimating the impact by as much as 60 percent.
In victory for public health, Biden’s EPA reverses Trump-era ‘secret science’ rule
“The Biden administration is making clear that the best available science, and not political interference from industry, will guide the EPA’s decisions on protecting the public from pollution.”
Report links meat giant JBS to massive destruction of jaguar habitat
It attributes part of this loss to ranches indirectly supplying cattle to meatpacking giant JBS, with nearly all of the deforestation since 2013 being illegal.
1.8 billion tons more greenhouse gases will be released, thanks to Trump
"If we don't have a stable environment to live in, there's no way to have life, liberty, or pursue happiness."
Biden-Harris admin announces $428M for former coal communities to expand clean energy manufacturing
Led by small- to medium-sized businesses, the projects will address crucial vulnerabilities in the country’s energy supply chain.
Drilling on public lands: Native American voices frustrated by virtual public hearings over zoom
“How many North Slope members have access to WiFi? That's what I want to know. How many of them know that this webinar is going on?”
Renewables are gaining traction, but we need to be able to store the energy
Investing in grid infrastructure would enable utilities to incorporate modern technology, making the grid more resilient and flexible.
Meat and dairy industry ‘weakening’ climate policy in the EU: Report
The report found that the livestock industry had “largely succeeded” in weakening EU policies, which were designed to slash the climate impact of the meat and dairy sector.
Climate advocates underestimate power of fossil fueled misinformation campaigns, say top researchers
“To move forward in addressing climate action, understanding and addressing the climate countermovement is a critical component.”