House passes resolution that reinstates EPA’s methane pollution safeguards
A new report by the UN Environment Program confirmed that cutting methane pollution from both new and existing oil and gas operations is vital in tackling the climate crisis.
A Black community in West Virginia sues the EPA to spur action on toxic...
Research shows that two majority-Black communities in the state were left out of a regulatory effort earlier this year to tighten limits on cancer-causing chemicals.
Biden administration announces reforms to federal oil and gas leasing system on public lands
The Bureau of Land Management’s new Oil and Gas Rule is said to save taxpayers money, help ensure public lands are used for their highest value, and better protect communities and the environment.
Record number of climate lawsuits target governments and corporations for misleading claims and environmental...
A surge in climate lawsuits holds governments and corporations accountable, with notable successes in challenging misleading climate claims and failing to meet environmental obligations.
World’s 500 richest people gained $1.2 trillion in wealth in 2019: Analysis
"A small handful of billionaires should not be able to accumulate more money than they could spend in 10 lifetimes while millions of Americans are living in poverty and dying because they can't afford healthcare."
Former Philadelphia city employee pleads guilty to public corruption charges
“This case is one of a bad actor who abused his position and took advantage of the system for his own personal gain.”
Factory farms and the next pandemic: How industrial animal agriculture fuels global health threats
Zoonotic diseases linked to factory farming raise pandemic risks, but food tech innovations offer a safer alternative.
EPA disbands panel that reviewed clean air standards, appoints new members to Clean Air...
"We're seeing EPA trying to cut science out of the process."
‘We need a climate debate:’ Youth petition pressures 2020 presidential democratic candidates to address...
We want all the candidates to commit to participating in a debate or forum on environmental issues and policies so we can hear detailed ideas and plans.
New federal guidelines for campus assault put heavy burden on victims
College administrators worry a more rigorous process for proving sexual assault could send the wrong message to students.