Using Courts To Build The Movement
The lesson from history is the movement is bigger than the courts. If we keep building on court decisions whether they are with the movement or against it, we will prevail.
‘Fossil fuel companies knew’: Honolulu files lawsuit over climate impacts
Honolulu now joins these communities that are turning to the courts to hold Big Oil accountable.
States Repped By Energy Science-Denying Republicans Leading Way on Wind Power
These Republicans have supported legislation that has helped finance wind investments, but have also adopted Republican dogma on climate science.
Air pollution, mental illness and COVID-19
The pandemic has given the natural environment a brief respite from human abuse; as countries ‘open up’, we have the chance to adopt a new responsible approach to living and not revert to old destructive ways.
California governor signs order to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
“The Governor’s Executive Order is a meaningful step in addressing the climate crisis and protecting the health of Californians.”
New test finds aerially sprayed pesticide contains PFAS causing significant environmental issues
"Once again, the EPA has failed to protect the American people from harmful pollution by absurdly designating PFAS as ‘inert’ and allowing corporations to withhold crucial information about it."
Facing their failure to meet 2020 biodiversity targets, world leaders pledge action & funds
Amid calls from the U.N. Chief to stop treating the earth ‘as if we have a spare one,’ French President Emmanuel Macron led world leaders in commitments to protect ecosystems at the One Planet Summit
FERC, which rejected 2 gas pipelines out of 400 since 1999, to review approval...
Over the past 30 years FERC has granted permits for all but two proposed interstate gas pipelines. It is a rubber stamp agency.
Wildfires could be pumping 3x more soot to the Arctic than previously thought, new...
The new findings are an example of how the impacts of the climate crisis build on each other.
US oil exports are exceeding almost all predictions – thanks to fracking
The fracking boom in Texas and New Mexico and subsequent export boom is a shining example – illuminated by the flares of fracked gas – of exactly what not to be doing.