Saturday, September 7, 2024

Thanksgiving at Standing Rock

Too many of us whine and grieve that we are losing everything—but do nothing to stop it and just go along.

Oil companies were not held accountable for 10.8 million gallons of oil spilled in...

Scientists predict that future storms, which will increase in intensity due to the climate crisis, will exacerbate environmental damage.

Marathon Oil to pay record settlement for pollution in violation of the Clean Air...

It is the largest penalty for Clean Air Act violations at stationary sources, including power plants, factories and refineries, the EPA said.

Last Known Chilean Sea Bass Poaching Ship Caught in Indonesia

The Indonesian navy plans to sink the Viking within the next few days, signaling, at least temporarily, the end of the destructive practice.

Fossil fuel companies and their supporters ask Supreme Court to intervene in climate lawsuits

“I would imagine the oil companies will seek en banc [full court] review in the Ninth Circuit. If that fails they'll petition … the Supreme Court.”

Trump administration to allow logging in pristine national forest

The roughly 9 million acres that the administration wants to open up now have been protected since the 2001 by the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, or Roadless Rule.

Trump wants to make Alaska’s protected wilderness a hunting ground

The Trump administration has shown a penchant for supplicating itself to trophy hunters and trappers.

Move to open US Atlantic coast to oil drilling meets increased opposition

The Trump Administration has taken steps to open up the United States’ Atlantic waters to offshore oil exploration and drilling, sparking fierce resistance up and down the coast.

What Trump and his team have wrecked so far

Here's a round up from the "While He Was Tweeting" series.

House Democrats urge DOJ to investigate Big Oil’s climate misinformation campaign

State and local governments have also taken legal action against the fossil fuel industry, seeking compensation for climate-related damages.