The economics of climate change, part II: Crash or transformation?
The 1%’s power to shape the narrative at a time of crisis is crucial.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, September 11
Native American tribes sue Trump over Keystone XL. Japan aims to overthrow whaling ban, and more.
Thousands of emails from Oklahoma office of Trump EPA administrator Scott Pruitt published
The emails shed new light on the relationship between Pruitt and the sphere of advocacy outfits and legal groups funded by Koch Industries' billionaires Charles and David Koch.
Why we need environmental regulations
Without major environmental laws, it makes it easier for corporate interests to push for harmful deregulation.
Pesticides cause ‘catastrophic’ harm to people and planet, UN report says
“The overuse of pesticides has crippled agricultural ecosystems by helping to spur pest infestations.”
Pruitt’s parting attack on America’s air could cost 1,600 lives
"Pruitt and Wheeler are creating a loophole for super polluting freight trucks that will fill our children's lungs with toxic diesel pollution, ignoring public comments from moms and leading businesses across the country."
In Alaska, Theatrics of Obama’s Climate Agenda Don’t Measure Up to Promises—or Reality
As the end of the Obama presidency nears, it's obvious that short term interests are favored over the very fate of the planet. The U.S. has become the world’s largest energy producer since he became president. Can you say hypocrisy?
Shell Oil Spill Dumps Nearly 90,000 Gallons of Crude Into Gulf
Gulf residents opposed to drilling are calling on President Obama not to open additional leases in the next Five Year Plan for the Gulf of Mexico.
House Democrats hold first climate change hearings in more than 5 years
"Today, we turn the page on this committee from climate change denial to climate action."
Obama Just Protected 1.8 Million Acres of Desert. Here’s What They Look Like
The three new national monuments in California’s Mojave Desert region link up important wildlife habitats.