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."
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances ‘America the Beautiful Act’ to fund parks...
The bill will fund infrastructure repairs including crumbling park roads, bridges, failing water and wastewater systems, visitor centers, and employee housing.
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."
Decades of heavy air pollution could make some areas more likely to see high...
"When we get to the other side, we need to have a real and honest conversation about the failure to tackle harmful air pollution."
Two main energy and environment committees in the House hold climate change hearings
"Protecting our environment, taking climate change seriously, and putting the public interest first are not optional on this Committee, and that's what Democrats are going to do every day for the next two years."
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.
Judge allows DAPL to keep pumping oil despite lack of permit
“Here, an environmentally devastating pipeline was constructed in flagrant violation of the law.”
At End of Warmest Year on Record, 'Alternative Nobel' Winner Bill McKibben Urges Action...
With this year being the warmest in recorded history, we begin the year with climate activist and author Bill McKibben voicing the dangers of not confronting global warming. Consider this a warning.
At major march in Madrid, indigenous & youth activists slam global leaders for climate...
Protesters marched through Madrid’s city center Friday night in a massive climate demonstration led by indigenous leaders and youth activists.
VIDEO: 'Battling the Death Star:' Seattle 'Kayaktivists' Slow Arctic-Bound Shell Oil Rig as Fight...
"Kayaktivists" are protesting against Shell oil drilling in the Arctic by preventing the rig from leaving the Port of Seattle. While dozens were arrested, activists vow to continue protesting against Shell.