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Supreme Court Blocks the EPA’s Plan to Reduce Ozone Air Pollution
Environmental advocates say the decision will leave millions of people breathing dirtier air this summer.
Florida Ban on Protections for Outdoor Workers Goes Into Effect Amid Record Heat
The same interests lobbying against heat protection for workers also pushed to roll back child labor protections.
Amid Climate Crisis, Global Warming Was Glossed Over in Presidential Debate
Neither Biden nor Trump directly answered whether they would do anything as president to address the climate crisis.
FERC Approves Massive Fossil Gas Export Terminal in Louisiana
Gulf residents vow to keep fighting the terminal, which is still subject to Biden’s “pause” on new fossil gas exports.
Colorado Judge Rejects Industry’s Attempt to Kill Landmark Climate Lawsuit
Last year, the Supreme Court rejected Exxon and Suncor's attempt to move the case to federal court.
This Summer, US Workers Are Organizing to Beat the Heat
Workers — both union and non-union — are winning AC, safety breaks and, in one groundbreaking case, heat pay.
At Global Climate Talks, Food Systems Changes Are Kept Off the Table
At the G7 summit and the annual Bonn Climate Change Conference, talks glossed over big agriculture's climate impact.
Study Shows Geoengineering Attempts Could Cause Catastrophic Climate Effects
The research adds to the mounting evidence that geoengineering is a false climate solution with dangerous results.
Hawaii Commits to Transit Decarbonization in Settlement of Youth Climate Lawsuit
The plaintiffs in the case alleged Hawaii violated their rights by investing in fossil fuel-intensive infrastructure.
More Than 1,000 Perish During Hajj, With Most Deaths Attributed to Extreme Heat
Climate advocates warned that urgent action on fossil fuels is needed to avoid more deaths.