Indonesia announces conversion of oil palm plantations into forests to combat deforestation
The government said the conversion will happen on lands that are designated as forest.
Honolulu takes Big Oil to court, aiming to set a precedent in climate accountability
As the Honolulu climate case advances, eyes will be on how Big Oil defends its decades-long practices.
New report calls out chemical recycling as a ‘false solution’ to the plastics crisis
“I think the [plastics] industry is relying on confusing people, starting with what is it, and what do you call it.”
The silencing of dissent: how Big Oil is shielding itself through anti-protest laws
money talks, and it’s drowning out the voice of the people as 60% of U.S. oil and gas operations are now fortified against protests due to an infusion of lobbying dollars.
New study reveals melting ice shelves in Antarctica inevitable no matter the climate initiatives
The analysis shows the rate at which the melting of ice shelves floating in the Amundsen Sea in west Antarctica is three times faster in this century than the 20th century.
EU votes to cut pesticide use in half by 2030
“This vote brings us one step closer to significantly reducing chemical pesticide use by 2030."
‘A disturbing symbol of big oil’s intentions:’ Chevron buys up rival producer
"Our leaders must stand up to these polluting industries, halt all new fossil fuel projects, and implement policies that phase out dangerous fossil fuels for good."
Meat and dairy alternatives could cut food system emissions by 31%, study finds
How realistic is it to expect people around the world to reduce their meat and dairy consumption by half?
A judge has rejected Shell’s latest attempt to dismiss a Connecticut climate lawsuit
The ruling, coming about a year after the federal district court in Connecticut denied Shell’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, means that a trial in the case could start sometime in 2024.
Surprising discovery about corals’ resilience could help them survive climate change
“We believe that this study opens up promising avenues for future research, which is critical to the success of reef management and restoration practices."