Saturday, September 7, 2024

‘A major win for New Yorkers’: Court of appeals upholds state’s denial of water...

It would be unacceptable for a pipeline – or any project – to pollute our waters and undermine New Yorkers’ health and water resources.

Second controversial fracked gas pipeline runs into legal trouble

Three days after the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered work to pause on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, its sister pipeline also ran into legal trouble.

America’s missed climate targets cost global economy $1 trillion, Dublin-based think tank finds

“Someone, somewhere, at some time will eventually pay the price.”
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Chomsky: Nuclear weapons, climate change & the undermining of democracy threaten future of planet

Noam Chomsky looks at how the threat of nuclear war remains one of the most pressing issues facing mankind.

Minnesota Attorney General sues Exxon, Koch and API for climate deception

“Exxon chose profit over people. It’s time they’re held accountable.”

EPA chief previews a second Trump term: More deregulation, fewer environmental protections

He also used his platform to say the agency would focus less on preventive measures that stop pollution, but concentrate on the cleanup of toxic areas.

‘Major hurdle’ cleared as youth activists advance historic climate case

“These brave young people have cleared a major hurdle in their pursuit of a judgment which compels European governments to accelerate their climate mitigation efforts.”

The U.S. Needs Covid relief and renewable energy, not a Space Force

Instead of wasting scarce funds on the Space Force, the Biden administration should deploy its diplomats to demilitarize space.

From Selma to Springfield: Why we’re marching in Illinois

Our loved ones – past, present, and future – are always in this struggle with us. We march for all of them, and for all of us.

Light pollution linked to nearly 50% decline in insect populations

“If insects are in trouble — as we believe they are, and have evidence to support that — perhaps we should be doing all we can to reduce these negative influences.”