A positive vision for what the Green New Deal could be
The Green New Deal as a concept has arrived. Where it goes from here is up to us.
Legal battle brews over Biden’s offshore drilling plan
The debate extends beyond legal filings to encompass broader environmental and public health considerations.
‘We know the end is coming’: The plight and rise of climate refugees
“God knows what will happen. We know the end is coming.”
These were the words of Saber Saladas, a...
SeaWorld to open new park – killer whales not included
The company’s Abu Dhabi attraction is set to debut in 2020 and will use virtual reality to depict marine life, not live orcas.
Environmental activists fight back as companies resort to ‘lawfare’ to quash criticism
“I could see that people who matter believed in me, and I was getting so many messages from people that I knew and I didn’t know who had felt trapped for so long and couldn’t speak up.”
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 20
Lawsuit filed against officers for false arrest, mosquitoes could spread microplastics, Feds pledge more funds to target violence against Native American women, and more.
Fossil fuel companies ask Hawaii Supreme Court to dismiss Honolulu’s climate case
Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes—including bigger fire risks.
Turning back on climate summit, Trump hosts ‘religious freedom’ session at UN
"It's most importantly a snub to the young people pleading for action on climate change."
Biden can restore the EPA, but it will require steadfast effort
The Biden administration must focus on science and enforcement, reverse Trump deregulation efforts and reenergize EPA employment.
California rolls out new Driving Clean Assistance Program offering incentives for electric vehicle purchases
Chosen applicants will have access to up to $14,000 in incentives toward the purchase of a new or used EV or hybrid with larger cost incentives given to those that trade in their older vehicles for scrap.