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Progressives Tell Biden “No Climate, No Deal” on Infrastructure Plan
Progressive members of Congress signaled willingness to withhold votes if key green energy proposals are excluded.
Report Details Fossil Fuel Industry’s Deceptive Net Zero Strategy
Climate pledges are a dangerous form of greenwashing that should be replaced with meaningful commitments, says report.
Latinx and Low-Income Communities Are Paying the Costs of Plastic Pollution
The plastic industry lobby, backed by the fossil fuels industry, is opposing efforts to hold it accountable.
Nuclear Subsidies May Be Slowing Transition to Clean Energy, Advocates Say
New York state’s nuclear facilities received over $500 million in 2020, whereas renewables received just $5 million.
Sunrise Movement Calls on Biden to Stop Compromising With Republicans on Climate
The youth climate group rallied outside the White House to demand that Biden stop cutting harmful deals with the GOP.
Right-Wing Disinformation Campaigns Are Targeting State Climate Initiatives
Lawmakers with fossil fuel ties are misrepresenting regional climate bills as gas taxes.
Big Oil Fought Cybersecurity Regulations, Making Pipeline Attacks Easier
Cybersecurity experts believe that Colonial lacked advanced cybersecurity defenses.
Here’s How to Fight Climate Destruction and Environmental Racism Simultaneously
Carbon policies need to start mandating emissions reductions at power plants situated near urban low-income communities.
Biden Must Take Executive Action to Affirm That Clean Water Is a Human Right
Black and Brown communities impacted by environmental racism need Biden's promises to become a firm reality.
Forget the GOP Plan. Climate Activists Want $10 Trillion for Infrastructure.
The Sunrise Movement wants to put millions of young people to work combating the climate crisis.