Tag: climate change
Bernie Sanders calls for national ban on fracking
While scientific studies conclude fracking poses a threat to climate, air quality and water supply, Sanders said it is a major contributor to the world's climate crisis.
The US has more climate deniers than any other wealthy nation,...
A 23-country poll found that the U.S. led rich nations in the percentage of people who said that climate change was not caused by humans.
What losing 1 million species means for the planet – and...
That’s a bleak outlook, but many believe we can still turn things around.
US dismisses climate change at Arctic Council Summit: Pompeo says melting...
The U.S. objections come as the Arctic just experienced its five warmest years on record, and is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world.
Ninth gray whale in two months washes up dead in Bay...
"If this continues at this pace through May, we would be alarmed."
Society in jeopardy: UN report details humans have pushed one million...
"Society we would like our children and grandchildren to live in is in real jeopardy."
Teaching kids about climate science leads to more climate-concerned parents on...
But climate change is already a reality for many American students, affecting lives whether the subject is taught in science class or not.
House passes Climate Action Now bill in first major climate change...
Three Republicans voted with House Democrats to approve the Climate Action Now bill – the first major climate change legislation in a decade.
How climate change will affect real lives — now and in...
To better understand future climate projections, let’s look at how they may play out in the life of someone born in 2000.
New report shows Duke Energy’s clean energy claims don’t match its...
Duke “is using its political influence to add charges on customer bills that send the wrong price signal to its customers.”
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Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.
States sue EPA over repeal of power plant greenhouse gas limits
A coalition of attorneys general, governors and mayors asked the D.C. Circuit to restore the 2024 standards, which the EPA put at billion in avoided costs when it repealed them.
Amazon warehouse workers in Rock Tavern strike over conveyor speeds and ignored safety complaints
Teamsters say managers deleted safety posts from Amazon's internal feedback board; Amazon says the picket was an illegal attempt to intimidate workers.
We’re Reporters, Not Teachers. We Were Able to Start Private Schools Anyway.
Our reporting has shown how easily people — some with questionable backgrounds — have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and other places.
Americans of all ages want more federal help with childcare costs. Gen Z most...
New polling from The 19th and YouGov found that support for child care spending was particularly strong among Gen Z, reflecting how affordability shapes their future family planning.