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From Florida to Australia, Global Coral Bleaching Could Soon Be Worst on Record
Coral reefs are a reliable gauge of climate disruption, and 90 percent of global warming is occurring in the oceans.
Activists Slam Biden Admin’s Approval of Largest Offshore Oil Export Terminal
Fenceline communities will again be at risk for more oil spills, explosions and pollution, says one climate advocate.
Justice Department Says Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Is Trespassing on Tribal Land
However, the “filing leaves more questions than answers,” says Bay Mills Indian Community President Whitney Gravelle.
Salvadoran Court Slammed for Upholding Charges Against Environmental Activists
Targeted by the right-wing government, the “Santa Marta 5” helped win a 2017 ban on metals mining in El Salvador.
In Win for Cancer Alley Residents, EPA Finalizes Rule Targeting Toxic Polluters
However, a Trump electoral victory could threaten the new air pollution standards for 200 hazardous chemical plants.
Top EU Court Rules Swiss Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights in Landmark Case
Environmental advocates say the decision will likely have ripple effects throughout Europe and beyond.
Plastic Waste on Ocean Floors Could Be 100 Times Amount Floating on Surface
Researchers found that up to 11 million tons of plastic are polluting the planet's ocean floors.
Biden’s So-Called LNG Export Freeze Sacrifices Gulf South Communities — Again
Environmental justice advocates in Texas aren’t waiting on Biden — or anyone else for that matter — to save them.
Six Things Everyone Should Know About the Mountain Valley Pipeline
These are the CEOs, big banks, asset managers, campaign finance ties and regulatory conflicts wrapped up in the MVP.
Big Oil Ignores Millions of Climate Deaths When Billions in Profit Are at Stake
As the world burns, radical climate change activism is our only hope.