Biden Admin’s first onshore oil and gas lease Sales set to begin
“We are concerned about the reduction in available parcels, we’re concerned about royalty rate increases, we’re concerned that the administration’s approach … is limited at a time when we really need something bold.”
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.”
Monsanto ignored warnings about dicamba risks as far back as 2011
Monsanto steadfastly denies responsibility.
Court orders Trump administration to enforce Obama-era methane rule
Judge William Orrick of the U.S. District Court for Northern California ruled that the Bureau of Land Management's decision was "untethered to evidence."
Trump administration takes first massive step for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Trump administration claims drilling in ANWR will help "our nation's energy demands and achieve energy dominance," but environmental groups strongly disagree.
‘An important step forward’: deep-sea mining not approved during international talks
“We cannot and must not embark on a new industrial activity when we are not able to fully measure its consequences and therefore risk irreversible damage to our marine ecosystems.”
Our post-carbon future depends on electric vehicles – our Congress controls their economic lifeline
The fossil fuel industry is working hard to eliminate a tax credit that reduces emissions and creates jobs.
Jane Fonda leads climate protests at US Capitol for fifth week in a row
“We cannot leave it to young people to fight this fight for their future by themselves.”
Jane Fonda arrested: We are in a climate emergency. I have no choice but...
We speak with Jane Fonda about her climate activism and why she started Fire Drill Fridays.
Contractor hired by Virginia DEQ to review Dominion’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline works for Dominion
This is not the first time potential conflicts of interest have arisen in the government’s review of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.