Monday, November 25, 2024

2023 has been a big year for climate accountability in the courts

From a groundbreaking trial in Montana to a “truly historic” human rights hearing in Europe, climate change litigation took big steps forward this year.

Our Vanishing World: Oceans

Every person on Earth depends directly on the ocean. Yet human activity is destroying it. You can make choices that make a difference. Or leave it to others.

China, 2049

A climate disaster zone, not a military superpower...

Wyoming now third state to propose ALEC bill cracking down on pipeline protests

“Good laws already exist to protect property without this chilling impact on free speech.”

Children living close to fracking sites have two to three times higher risk of...

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that fracking represents a “public health crisis,” experts say.

Student-led climate action is flourishing in DeSantis’s Florida

The “Green New Deal for UF” is a statement of support for bold, progressive climate action put forward by students.

New study identifies regions of greatest conservation potential for species, water quality, carbon

A new study has mapped out the regions where conservation actions can maximize the protection of biodiversity, carbon stocks, and water, while a separate study has identified regions of the world where land animals are most at threat.

Indigenous peoples control one-quarter of world’s land surface, two-thirds of that land is ‘essentially...

“What these new maps show us is that understanding Indigenous perspectives and Indigenous contributions to conservation are essential when negotiating local or global conservation agreements."

Climate change increasing pandemics

Now is the time to address climate change for the health of society.

93 percent of bottled water contains microplastics

"Please name one human being on the entire planet who wants plastic in his or her bottle."