Baltimore, Rhode Island argue they’re suing fossil fuel companies over climate deception
While the Baltimore and Rhode Island cases proceed in state courts, the fossil fuel companies continue to pursue federal court jurisdiction.
The plant-based solution to hunger
Poverty, malnutrition, and hunger are a result of politics, not scarcity.
Why the internet itself is a major environmental problem
If the internet were a country, it would be the sixth biggest user of electricity.
22% of San Joaquin Valley residents breathing chemical pesticides, study finds
While the toxicity of some of the detected compounds has been shown through studies, the potential adverse effects of others on humans is unknown.
Clash over the Bayou Bridge pipeline ratchets up after Louisiana pipeline explosion
Both sides drew their battle lines on the Bayou Bridge pipeline deeper in the sand at the second permit hearing.
US signals new support for global plastics reduction, reports say
Previously, the U.S. had held the stance of allowing individual UN member states to make their own decisions on plastic production.
Ivory Kingpin Jailed for 20 Years
The conviction and sentencing of ivory kingpin sends a message to poachers and traffickers harming animals, humans and the environment.
31 killed in deadliest week for wildfires in California history
Fire officials are preparing for conditions to worsen with high winds expected to return.
These unsigned comments supporting a gas exports rule are recycled industry copy-pastes
Roughly two dozen of of the 89 comments were directly copy-pasted from either industry itself or else pro-industry materials written by the DOE or Congress.
Oil company gave $200K to group accusing pipeline opponents of taking secret money
Alberta-based Indian Resource Council quietly received funding from CNRL, corporate documents reveal.