Tag: climate justice
Supreme Court halts landmark youth climate case
Despite the blow to the case, counsel remains optimistic of the case's chances of proceeding.
3 things you can do to help avoid climate disaster
Hint: Putting solar panels on your house and walking to work are not on the list.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, October 10
Judge throws out felony charges against climate deniers, the top immigrant-friendly cities in the United States, Nikki Haley resigns as UN ambassador, and more.
“Climate capitalism is killing our communities”: Protesters disrupt Gov. Brown’s SF...
Protesters disrupted Bloomberg’s speech at the summit’s main plenary.
4 groundbreaking announcements from the global climate Action Summit
"In the long term, this is an unstoppable train."
We can no longer afford a fossil fuel economy
The costs of not acting are high. The benefits of investing in a clean energy economy would be widespread. We need to keep building the movement.
Worldwide #RiseForClimate events kick off to demand action on crisis of...
"Climate change is the defining issue of our time," say 350.org's executive director. "It is a crisis of democracy, justice, and human rights."
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, July 4, 2018
New ICE policy gives immigrant families a cruel choice, two more government agencies ax climate change from their websites, a majority of Americans want Citizens United overturned, and more.
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."
Trial date set for groundbreaking kids’ climate lawsuit
"It is a relief to see that the Court understands how imperative it is to get this trial underway as soon as possible, despite all of the delay tactics the U.S. government continues to try to use."
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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.”
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.
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.
How climate change threatens HIV care in vulnerable US communities
These disasters not only wreak havoc on infrastructure and displace communities, but also disrupt access to critical healthcare services.