Friday, October 2, 2026

Meet the Canadian aiding Trump’s ‘insane’ war on climate science

Ross McKitrick claims his views have long been ‘overlooked.’ Now his work is helping guide the MAGA assault on climate regulations.

10 worst plastic polluting companies found by global cleanups

In the U.S. specifically, a total of 70 cleanups determined that Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola were the worst corporate plastic polluters, in that order.

Bills criminalizing pipeline protest arise in statehouses nationwide

The bills have forced the hands of activists across the country, diverting time and energy that would be spent organizing towards fending off the model bills.

Germany to shut down its last remaining nuclear reactors

Germany’s decision comes as it is trying to phase out coal, which still generates a third of its electricity, by 2038 at the latest

Trump’s return threatens climate progress, study reveals

New analysis warns that a second Trump term could unleash 4 billion more tons of CO2 by 2030, derailing global efforts to combat climate change.

As Enbridge races to build Line 3 Pipeline, resistance ramps up in the courts...

Meanwhile, the fight against Line 3 in Minnesota is continuing on the ground as Enbridge plows ahead with construction.

Federal court ends Trump effort to open 128 million acres of Atlantic, Arctic oceans...

“As the Biden administration considers its next steps, it should build on these foundations, end fossil fuel leasing on public lands and waters, and embrace a clean energy future.”

GOP tax bill: How the environment lost

“The environment is the clear loser, with calamitous consequences for all Americans."

New report shows cancer organization shares lobbyists with fossil fuel companies

The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society, shares lobbyists with 21 fossil fuel companies across 10 states.

New Koch-funded fossil exhibit at the Smithsonian is curiously quiet on fossil fuels

After five years and $39 million, the Smithsonian's completely renovated Hall of Fossils is open again — complete with T. rex and...