Unclear federal law allows logging, farming and mining to threaten America’s biodiverse ecosystems
No version of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), part of the Clean Water Act, adequately protects the nation’s natural areas.
People of color and low income communities are more exposed to pesticides in the...
“For too long communities of color have served as literal dumping grounds for many of our nation’s most dangerous toxic chemicals, including pesticides."
80 critically endangered Australian frogs released to the wild after surviving disease and bushfire...
“It’s one of the most threatened frog species in Australia and it’s holding on, just clinging on, thanks to these amazing conservation works.”
California puts forth plan to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035
The plan would mandate that 35 percent of new cars sold in California be either battery- or hydrogen-powered by 2026, which would push the state towards its goal.
As climate catastrophe unfolds, small activist victories in UK courts
The future may depend on those who believe this is so and are willing to risk their freedom to address the climate emergency.
Drugged water: A new global pandemic hiding in plain sight?
While 80 percent of wastewater in the world is not treated, even in developed countries treatment facilities are often unable to filter out dangerous bugs.
‘Most disingenuous marketing campaign we have seen for a long time’: New video debunks...
An undercover investigation funded by vegan food company VFC appears to reveal that the video was pure greenwashing.
West Virginia protest calls out Manchin’s coal profits
Over the weekend, 16 people were arrested after trying to block the entrance to the Grant Town Power Plant, which burns pricey waste coal bought from Sen. Manchin’s company.
Solar, wind surge in 2021 ‘another testament of renewable energy’s resilience’
"Despite the encouraging global trend," said IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera, a new publication "shows that the energy transition is far from being fast or widespread enough to avert the dire consequences of climate change."
Kids are really worried about the climate crisis
Middle school student activists write their elected representatives to urge climate action.