Tag: climate action
We just experienced 400 straight months of unusual warmth
"We live in and share a world that is unequivocally, appreciably and consequentially warmer than just a few decades ago, and our world continues to warm."
Respect existence or expect resistance
“It’s time that we take responsibility for our own lives … that we create a world which gives us the power to act, instead of hoping that other people will solve problems.”
There was progress at the Global Climate Summit. Now urgent action...
To create a climate-safe world doesn't simply require impressive targets for the next two decades – it requires urgent action in the next two years.
Nicaragua to sign Paris agreement, leaving Trump alone with Syria
Ortega's move leaves Trump in a two-member club with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, one of the world's most brutal dictators.
These companies support climate action, so why are they funding opposition...
A tale of Paris climate agreement supporters, political spending and unintended consequences.
Why hurricanes Harvey and Irma won’t lead to action on climate...
The hurricanes of Harvey and Irma will be a catalyst for a new age of realism regarding the hazards of climate change.
Scientists: Climate change may wipe out third of world’s parasites, with...
The loss of species of lice, fleas and worms could have profound ripple effects on the environment and might pave the way for new parasites to colonize humans and other animals with disastrous health outcomes.
Hurricane Harvey must prompt clarity, anger and action
We must realize we are no longer powerless to understand the world’s greatest challenge, but empowered to tackle it.
How Exxon used the New York Times to make you question...
These oil companies were not as naive or uncertain as they long pretended to be.
Activists demand climate refugees be recognized
Campaign for legal recognition of climate refugees would be a long struggle.
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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.