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Warming Target of 1.5°C Still Viable Due to Clean Energy Surge, New Report Says
The International Energy Agency said global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector "remain worryingly high."
Chicago Sues Monsanto for “Widespread Contamination” of the Chicago River
“Records show that Monsanto intentionally misled the public,” a Chicago lawyer said.
EVs May Produce Higher Levels of Ocean and Air Pollution Through Tire Emissions
Pollution problems caused by electric vehicles' increased tire wear can be mitigated by curbing car use and dependency.
Island Nations Back Fossil Fuel Treaty at Global Citizen Festival
Antigua and Timor-Leste join the call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty, strengthening the global push against fossil fuels.
Minnesota Judge Dismisses Line 3 Charges Against Indigenous Water Protectors
“To criminalize their behavior would be the crime,” the judge said of the charges against three Anishinaabe activists.
Women of Color Face Mounting Obstacles in Seeking Long COVID Treatment
Patients suffering from this complex chronic health condition face ignorance, stigma and discrimination.
Al Gore: Fossil Fuel Industry Is Not Sincere About Addressing Climate Crisis
The industry must "stop blocking the efforts of everybody else to solve this crisis," the former vice president said.
Elder Care Should Be Collective. The Atomization of Aging Is a Giant Mistake.
It’s time to face reality and place caring for one another at the heart of the human endeavor.
Biden Administration Announces Creation of Climate Corps Jobs Program
The program aims to employ 20,000 workers within its first year, the White House said.
There Can Be No Global Security Without Climate Solutions
More than half of the U.S. federal budget goes to the military. Only a tiny fraction addresses the climate crisis.
Medicaid “Unwinding” Is Largest Loss of Health Coverage in US History
After the U.S. uninsured rate hit a record low in 2022, millions are now losing health coverage simultaneously.
Worsening Wildfire Smoke Is Wiping Out Decades of Progress on Air Pollution
Climate change and poor land management are key factors behind the increase in U.S. wildfire pollution.
Citizen Groups Sue EPA for Using Black Neighborhoods as “Sacrifice Zones”
The lawsuit alleges that the EPA has failed to protect vulnerable communities from cancer-causing chemicals.