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Climate Change

12 Trump Attacks on the Environment Since the Election

In its final days, the administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands that could be difficult to undo.
December 14, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
In its final days, the administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands that could be difficult to undo.
cotton growing
Commentaries

Changing the Fabric of Our Clothes to Cut Climate Emissions

The textile industry has a significant carbon footprint. But changing what our clothes are made of can make a big difference in cutting climate pollution.
December 10, 2020
by
Steve Trent
The textile industry has a significant carbon footprint. But changing what our clothes are made of can make a big difference in cutting climate pollution.
road through red rocks
Commentaries

How Biden Can Do More Than Just Restore Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks

Undoing Trump’s damage won’t be enough. Here’s where Biden can push forward public lands, climate and energy policy.
December 4, 2020
by
Jonathan Thompson
Undoing Trump’s damage won’t be enough. Here’s where Biden can push forward public lands, climate and energy policy.
oil drilling in plains
Commentaries

Twisted Logic: Why Washington State Should Reject a Dangerous New Climate Theory

Claims that a massive new methanol refinery fed with fracked gas is actually good for the climate need to be firmly rejected — before they enable similar pushes in other states.
December 2, 2020
by
Lauren Goldberg and Sally Keely
Claims that a massive new methanol refinery fed with fracked gas is actually good for the climate need to be firmly rejected — before they enable similar pushes in other states.
Supreme Court
News

Conservative Court to Consider Four Key Upcoming Environment Cases

One legal doctrine that courthouse reporters are eyeing closely is that which currently authorizes the EPA to control greenhouse gas emissions.
November 2, 2020
by
Joseph A. Davis
One legal doctrine that courthouse reporters are eyeing closely is that which currently authorizes the EPA to control greenhouse gas emissions.
line of solar arrays
Climate Change

Four Environmental Fights on the 2020 Ballot

Across the country voters will weigh in on ballot measures to decide issues like wolf reintroduction, taxes on oil companies and renewable energy standards.
September 29, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Across the country voters will weigh in on ballot measures to decide issues like wolf reintroduction, taxes on oil companies and renewable energy standards.
Nightime protest
Climate Change

Defund or Defend? In the Fight Over Fossil Fuel Investments, Who’s Winning?

Despite divestment victories, big banks and asset managers continue driving climate change through their lending practices.
September 21, 2020
by
Christine MacDonald
Despite divestment victories, big banks and asset managers continue driving climate change through their lending practices.
EPA building and flag
Commentaries

Pandemic Spawns Dangerous Relaxation of Environmental Regulations

The EPA allowed polluters to stop monitoring or even preventing their emissions, and many states followed suit. Here’s what happened — and how to fix it.
September 14, 2020
by
Joel A. Mintz and Victor B. Flatt
The EPA allowed polluters to stop monitoring or even preventing their emissions, and many states followed suit. Here’s what happened — and how to fix it.
Tall flare burning gas
Pollution & Toxins

States Take Action to Curb Oil Industry’s Most Glaring Problem

“Routine flaring” from oil wells produces emissions that harm the climate and human health. Two states have proposed new rules to reduce it, just as the true scope of the problem emerges.
August 27, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
“Routine flaring” from oil wells produces emissions that harm the climate and human health. Two states have proposed new rules to reduce it, just as the true scope of the problem emerges.
Connecticut River
Commentaries

Endgame Looms for New England’s Great River

After a half-century of failures, the recovery of the Connecticut River ecosystem hangs in the balance. Will authorities finally act to save it?
August 26, 2020
by
Karl Meyer
After a half-century of failures, the recovery of the Connecticut River ecosystem hangs in the balance. Will authorities finally act to save it?

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