Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: climate policy

House vote advances SPEED Act as 11 Democrats join Republicans to...

Climate and frontline groups warn the permitting bill would gut public oversight, fast track polluting projects, and undermine one of the nation’s foundational environmental laws.

Ahead of COP30, UN report warns 1.5°C breach as countries commit...

With fewer than one third of Paris Agreement signatories submitting updated climate plans, the UN’s new synthesis report shows global pledges would cut emissions by only 10 percent by 2035 as world leaders admit “overshooting is now inevitable.”

Scientists warn the planet has crossed its first climate tipping point

Global heating has pushed warm-water reefs past a point of no return, scientists warn, with mass bleaching since 2023 affecting more than four-fifths of reefs and cascading risks for food security, coastal protection, and the global economy ahead of COP30.

Billions in clean energy projects canceled amid Republican tax bill and...

Clean energy investments are vanishing as the Trump administration’s tax plan and rollback of Biden-era climate policies threaten America’s transition to renewables.

GOP advances sweeping plan to fast-track drilling, mining, and logging on...

A new Republican bill would open millions of acres of protected land to fossil fuel and timber companies while gutting environmental review processes, in a bid to help fund massive tax cuts.

Another rupture: Keystone pipeline shutdown threatens fuel prices and exposes pattern...

Oil spill in North Dakota raises environmental and economic concerns as safety record of “safest pipeline in the world” comes under renewed scrutiny.

Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in climate grants, dismantling key emissions...

Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in clean energy grants, halting programs aimed at reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy access in under served communities.

Meat and dairy industry ‘weakening’ climate policy in the EU: Report

The report found that the livestock industry had “largely succeeded” in weakening EU policies, which were designed to slash the climate impact of the meat and dairy sector.

Magical thinking about Biden 2024 paves the way for another Trump presidency

Biden's approval plummets as key demographic support wavers: staffers voice concern over Gaza policy.

Congressional Democrats rally against Biden-approved Willow Project in Alaska

As the legal challenges continue, the fate of the Willow Project remains a pivotal issue at the intersection of climate policy, Indigenous rights, and U.S. energy strategy.

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.
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House moves to vote on impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, boat strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie's eight articles allege at least 243 deaths in strikes on suspected drug boats, and impeachment would need three Republican votes.