After years’ long push, fracking has quietly arrived in Alaska
In the end tapping Alaska's shale resources via fracking may come down to a simple issue of money.
Canadian court slams Trump climate advisor in successful libel case
The case now goes back to the lower court to cover some unresolved issues and, presumably, for an assessment of damages.
Clinton’s Transition Team: A Corporate Presidency Foretold
Clinton’s smooth rhetoric should not change the fact that -- on a vast array of issues -- basic principles will require progressives to fight against her actual policy goals, every step of the way.
Trump reverses water bottle ban in national parks
The 2011 “Water Bottle Ban” gave national parks the allowance to prohibit the sale of plastic water bottles, which helped reduce park...
Female corporate leaders make firms less likely to fall foul of environmental laws
Given the urgency of global environmental problems, female corporate leadership makes an important contribution to benefit societies by improving companies’ environmental conduct.
New study says earthquakes in Texas are caused by fracking
So far this year TexNet seismographs have recorded 209 earthquakes, compared to 192 in 2018.
Seaweed straws could soon replace single-use plastic straws
"Single use plastics should never be built to last, they should be designed to disappear."
Ahead of COP26, top Biden appointees pushing natural gas are undermining his climate credibility
The Biden administration’s commitment to natural gas, also known as fossil gas, isn’t a commitment to reaching net-zero by 2050, says a researcher at Global Witness; it’s a promise to the oil and gas industry that they’re still in control. As a major climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, approaches, the Biden administration must urgently change course on fossil gas.
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.
Trump EPA claims new power plant rule would improve health of minority and low-income...
Media are missing the environmental justice story behind Trump's Affordable Clean Energy rule.