Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Renewable energy projects power up in tribal nations

Tribes across the country are embarking on renewable energy projects of varying scales, with differing ambitions.

EPA analysis finds 200 endangered species near extinction because of 3 widely used pesticides

The pesticides “jeopardize the continued existence of” more than 1 in 10 endangered fish, insects, crustaceans, plants, and birds across the United States.

How the rise of populism is fuelling climate science denial across Europe

This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story.  

Largest bank in Norway sells its assets in Dakota Access Pipeline

Earlier this month, Reuters reported that DNB was “reconsidering its participation” in the financing of the pipeline if “concerns raised by Native American tribes against its construction are not addressed.”

The first ever US oil lease sale in the Arctic is a huge fail

“Essentially, the Trump administration had a party, hoped the oil industry would show up, and it didn’t.”

Private security firm accused of working illegally to protect oil and gas pipelines in...

Leighton, which is based in Texas, has also been accused of operating without a license in North Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio.

Oil giant files $15 billion claim against US government for rescinded Keystone XL permit

“What a disgusting yet predictable move from TC Energy and Canadian Government. America didn’t want your pipeline. You took the risk. Taxpayers are not going to pay $15 billion for your failed and risky investment.”

Nearly all Chinook Salmon in ​Sacramento River expected to be killed by extreme heat,...

"It's an extreme set of cascading climate events pushing us into this crisis situation."

Republicans in Nebraska are trying to restrict wind power development by labeling it as...

One dangerous provision in the bill would redefine the term “renewable energy generation facility” by removing the word “wind” from the list of designated facilities.

Judge deals latest blow to Big Oil in DC climate fraud case

Fossil fuel defendants in climate liability lawsuits keep losing in their bids to keep cases in federal courts.