Friday, May 3, 2024

Tag: climate change

Climate change will force Native Americans to adapt religious rituals yet...

Global climate change affects everyone. But for many indigenous peoples, natural resources are closely linked to religious beliefs and practices.

Fighting climate change with compassion, one letter at a time

An Interview with DearTomorrow cofounders Jill Kubit and Trisha Shrum.

Earth’s sixth mass extinction already underway

“The time to act is very short.”

World unites against Trump on climate

Donald Trump is learning the hard way that he cannot thwart the entire world on climate change and expect to continue with business as usual.

Our best shot at meeting Paris goals? Make energy public

A new report finds public ownership is the best way for cities and towns to meet renewable energy and efficiency targets.

Volvo announces ‘historic end’ to combustion engine, all cars going electric

"This is a clear commitment towards reducing our carbon footprint as well as contributing to better air quality in our cities."

1.5 million volunteers plant 66 million trees in 12 hours, breaking...

The aim of the mass-planting event was to raise awareness for the nation’s “make India green again” plan.

EPA boss launches program to ‘critique’ scientific consensus on climate change

Since taking the EPA’s helm, Pruitt has assisted with President Trump’s systematic dismantling of critical rules that protect the environment in favor of energy development.

3 ways to tell if your local politician is serious about...

At this point we need more than nice rhetoric, more than empty pledges to "live up to the Paris accords."

Trump channels Nero

Our descendants will thank us and curse the greedy grabber polluters. 

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Fossil fuel tax could unlock $720 billion for climate crisis, new report finds

The Climate Damages Tax aims to rectify historical injustices and provide a tangible pathway towards a more sustainable and just world.

EPA proposes ban on pesticide widely used on fruits and vegetables

In calling for an end to all uses of the pesticide on food, the agency cited evidence that acephate harms workers who apply the chemical as well as the general public and young children.

New report finds Tyson Foods dumped pollutants into US waterways for years

The wastewater analyzed consisted of pathogens and microorganisms and slaughterhouse byproducts, such as body parts of animals, feces and blood.

Bernie Sanders speaks out: Criticizing Israeli policy is not antisemitism

Amid national debate over Gaza protests, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the narrative equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, drawing on his personal history and widespread American discontent.
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Should billionaires exist?

If capitalism were working properly, billionaires would have gone the way of the dodo.