Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Historic agreement on plastic pollution reached by 180+ countries without the US

"This is a crucial first step towards stopping the use of developing countries as a dumping ground for the world's plastic waste, especially those coming from rich nations."

Over 800 climate strikes planned in U.S. on September 20th; Global Climate Strikes to...

5 days ahead of strikes, Activists of all ages, labor groups, faith leaders, businesses gear up for youth-led climate strikes in intergenerational demand for climate action

Fossil fuel investments cost California and Colorado pension funds over $19 billion, report finds

The findings highlight how the poor financial performance of fossil fuel companies over the past decade stands to shift how debates over fossil fuel divestment are framed.

Oil refineries face shutdowns as demand collapses

In other words, facing a mounting glut and no ability to lower output further, some refineries may simply need to shut down entirely.

In ‘targeted strike’ against environmental and racial justice, Trump EPA curbs state power to...

"Like so much of what Trump is pursuing now, this is a targeted strike against environmental justice and racial justice."

‘Twisting words’: UK oil industry and business department using Climate Change Committee to justify...

Oil & Gas UK and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have been taking the CCC’s advice “out of context” when discussing new North Sea projects, say campaigners.

Youth plaintiffs file response with Supreme Court pointing to the government’s serious mischaracterization of...

“The Supreme Court has never before stopped a trial for the reasons argued by the defendants and I’m confident our brief will assure the Chief Justice that there is no intrusion into the ability of the executive branch to do its job while the Department of Justice defends this case at trial."

21 Kids Take on the Feds and Big Oil in Historic Climate Lawsuit

“The future of our generation is at stake.”

Oil and gas industry rebukes fracking ban talk as UN shows just how much...

“The time to begin planning for a wind-down of gas production is, as with other fossil fuels, already upon us."

Border Carbon Tax Could Cut Emissions

Major trading countries are urged to make a big contribution to the battle against climate change by introducing a carbon tax on imports.