Rise of the extinction deniers
Just like climate deniers, they’re out to obfuscate and debase the scientists and conservationists trying to save the world — and maybe get rid of a few pesky species in the process.
California greenlights ‘Orwellian’ solar-powered fracking scheme
“It’s time the state put our lives first, not the interests of the oil and gas industry.”
Migrating freshwater fish populations have declined 81% since 1970, report finds
On average, the index of 1,864 monitored populations of 284 migratory freshwater fish species from around the world revealed an 81% decline since 1970, leading to an average 3.3% decline per year.
How banks and investors are fueling a global biodiversity crisis
Commercial financial flows to the forest-risk commodity sectors are driving the majority of tropical deforestation.
Why Native American women are going after Europe’s banks to divest from Big Oil
“Indigenous women ... often are the ones to call out injustice when they see it immediately. We saw that at Standing Rock.”
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 19
Trump slams door on refugees, China sets tariffs on U.S. goods, Kavanaugh accuser goes into hiding after threats, and more.
Seaweed straws could soon replace single-use plastic straws
"Single use plastics should never be built to last, they should be designed to disappear."
Former Colorado beef ranch is now a thriving animal sanctuary
“We have never felt better or more healthy, both mentally and physically,” says the couple who started the Surf and Turf Animal Sanctuary.
Major tire companies explore the use of dandelions for a more sustainable rubber
Dandelion rubber tires will lessen the amount of landfill waste, decrease deforestation and reduce the economic burden of rubber tree cultivation, experts said
Democratic presidential candidates face 7 hours of tough questions on climate change, from fracking...
“Climate is not a separate issue. It is the lens through which we must do everything.”