‘Sometimes the good guys win’: Byhalia Connection pipeline canceled
The developers seeking to build the Byhalia Connection oil pipeline through predominantly Black neighborhoods called it quits.
Carbon’s climbing curve: Confronting a climate unseen in millions of years
The current state of atmospheric CO2 levels, as revealed by the comprehensive study, marks a critical juncture in Earth's climatic history and humanity's future.
Dutch court of appeals upheld aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction, puts government on notice
"The court of appeal's decision puts all governments on notice. They must act now, or they will be held to account."
2018 wasn’t a completely horrible year for the environment
There were bright spots and victories among the attacks on biodiversity, climate and public health.
Appeals court halts Dakota Access Pipeline shutdown order
On the day that had been initially set as a deadline for shutting down the Dakota Access Pipeline, a federal appeals court today issued an order that effectively allows oil to continue flowing for now.
Hillary Clinton State Department Emails Contain Redacted Job Description for Top Energy Diplomat
Private emails from Hillary Clinton, the presidential candidate and former U.S. Secretary of State, revealed a fully redacted job description for State Department International Energy Coordinator/Diplomat-at-Large.
A growing presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in California produce, new study
According to Environmental Working Group, 37 percent of California-grown produce samples contained at least one of 17 different PFAS pesticide residues.
7 ways to get proactive about climate change instead of feeling helpless: Lessons from...
Laying a foundation for higher-impact action begins with changing common mindsets.
Border Carbon Tax Could Cut Emissions
Major trading countries are urged to make a big contribution to the battle against climate change by introducing a carbon tax on imports.
EPA finalizes updates to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the final rule "will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths and 800,000 cases of asthma symptoms per year."