Tag: environment

The fracking boom in Texas and New Mexico and subsequent export boom is a shining example – illuminated by the flares of fracked gas – of exactly what not to be doing.

"Instead of weakening protections, Trump should clean up the mess the mining industry has already left behind in our forests."

The groundbreaking lawsuit targets the government for creating policies that encouraged climate change, and for violating the country's youngest citizens their constitutional rights to life, liberty and property, as well as failing to protect essential public trust resources.

We speak with Hansen in Minneapolis about the valve turners, the recent IPCC report about the imminent threat of climate change and what must be done to save the planet from destruction.

In the U.S. specifically, a total of 70 cleanups determined that Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola were the worst corporate plastic polluters, in that order.

Or otherwise, millions will be imperiled by increasing droughts, floods, fires and poverty.

"The court of appeal's decision puts all governments on notice. They must act now, or they will be held to account."

Our deep and abiding connection with Mother Earth is what compels us to fight to protect it.

"In the race to beat food insecurity, achieve zero hunger, and address climate change, we must pay attention to the soil."

"...our message as scientists is simple: Our planet's future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forests."