Wind power sets new record: Briefly provides majority of electricity for 14-state grid
In 2016, wind power was the largest U.S. source of renewable electric capacity and is now the country’s fourth-largest energy source.
Our food system is the bullseye for solving the world’s climate challenges
The industrialized food system is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.
China is financing a petrochemical hub in Appalachia. Meet its powerful backers.
“This hub of horrors is a nightmare waiting to happen … The people deserve better than false economic hope and toxic neighbors.”
Another rupture: Keystone pipeline shutdown threatens fuel prices and exposes pattern of failure
Oil spill in North Dakota raises environmental and economic concerns as safety record of “safest pipeline in the world” comes under renewed scrutiny.
Air Pollution is Creating a “Public Health Emergency”
Air pollution is increasing at an alarming rate and needs to be made a priority for public safety.
Wilderness cuts the risk of extinction for species in half
Wilderness areas buffer species against the risk of extinction, reducing it by more than half, a new study shows.Places with lots of...
A beautiful moment of socialism. But now killer capitalism resumes
America at its best is a community of people working together without visions of dollar signs in their eyes.
New lawsuit challenges ‘fast-track’ permits used for oil and gas pipelines nationwide
For nearly a decade, pipeline companies have relied on the contested Nationwide Permit 12 when their projects cross waterbodies in the U.S.
This vigilante scientist trekked over 10,000 kilometers to reveal BC’s leaking gas wells
John Werring could detect gas leaking from the wells just with his nose. His curiosity was officially piqued.
1 million people ‘check in’ on Facebook to support Dakota Access Pipeline protesters
The Sacred Stone Camp told Snopes they are not behind the tactic but pointed out it was a “great way to express solidarity” with the pipeline protest.