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Environment
70,000 Acres of Federal Land Were Just Handed to the Fossil Fuel Sector
Bids for oil and gas leases exploded on the day of the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling.
Montana Kids Are Suing Their State for Violating Right to a Clean Environment
Sixteen young adults and children filed a lawsuit saying Montana is interfering with their health and safety.
Logging Is Slashing US Forests’ Ability to Absorb Carbon by Over One-Third
Some major environmental organizations are complicit in logging policies that perpetuate environmental injustices.
With Stunning Irony, Environmental Review Is Being Used to Block Climate Action
It’s an outrage when environmental reviews are weaponized to block climate action like congestion pricing in New York.
It’s Time to Decouple Wildlife Conservation From the Gun Lobby’s Agenda
The gun lobby has benefited from a 1937 law that funnels federal firearms taxes toward conserving game for hunters.
Critics Warn Drilling Project in Arctic Would Unleash Dangerous “Carbon Bomb”
If approved by the federal government, the project would break Biden's promises for confronting the climate crisis.
EU Backs Industry Push to Classify Gas and Nuclear as “Green”
Climate advocates responded with outrage to the European Parliament's Wednesday vote.
Nature Isn’t a “Vault” Full of Material Value. It Is a Treasure to Be Valued.
If companies have their way, the rights to entire ecosystems will be held exclusively by investors.
“Hell on Earth” Used to Be a Bold Metaphor. Now It’s Our Potential Future.
When will the pain of the climate crisis become too great to ignore?
Activists Fear “Tipping Point of No Return” as Fires in Amazon Rainforest Surge
Advocates say the far right Bolsonaro government's systematic rampage against environmental protections is responsible.