Monday, December 23, 2024

10 things we’ve learned a decade after the Deepwater Horizon disaster

Are we any closer to preventing a similar—or worse—catastrophe?

In break with Trump’s EPA, Nevada announces plan to cut tailpipe emissions

“Clean car standards will provide Nevadans with more transportation options and much-needed relief from volatile gas prices and dirty air.”

With pipeline losing $20 million a week, DAPL battle moves to court

In the meantime, organized resistance against DAPL continues.

Former GOP congressional staffer follows revolving door, now latest Keystone XL lobbyist

It only took TransCanada roughly three weeks to hire a lobbyist tied to the Republican Party to advocate for Keystone XL.

2020 was a busy year for taking the climate fight to the courts

Given all this activity in the courts in 2020, the coming year will likely also be a busy one in terms of climate lawsuits.

Forest conservation might be an even more important climate solution than we realize: Study

According to a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change late last month, sequestering carbon dioxide is only one of the crucial climate-regulating attributes inherent to the world’s forests.

Going green: How your college can get involved

There’s a number of things your college can do to lower their carbon footprint and Go Green in 2021.

Coastal landfills are no match for rising seas

Tens of thousands of dumps line the U.S. coastlines, most sitting at or near sea level...

Zinke’s official report reveals decimation of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante only the beginning

No matter what Zinke says, the report makes it clear that the decimation of these national monuments is just another gift to Oil, Gas, and Coal.

Renewable energy projects power up in tribal nations

Tribes across the country are embarking on renewable energy projects of varying scales, with differing ambitions.