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Climate Crisis
Tonga Remains Covered in Ash Following Volcanic Eruption
Water tanks polluted by ash and severed telecommunications are lingering aftereffects of the blast.
Exxon Is Using an Unusual Texas Law to Intimidate Critics of Its Climate Denial
The oil firm claims its history of publicly denying the climate crisis is protected by the first amendment.
Unions Have the Potential and the Responsibility to Advance a “Just Transition”
The “jobs vs. environment” myth is rendered moot in a truly just transition, which must involve collective bargaining.
Sunrise Movement Calls Out Biden for Siding With Fossil Fuels
The Biden administration has approved oil and gas drilling permits at a faster rate than the Trump administration.
Youngkin’s Cabinet Has More Fossil Fuel Ties Beyond Trump’s EPA Chief
Andrew Wheeler could occupy Virginia's top environmental post, sparking concern of environmental protection reversals.
“Appalling”: Climate Groups Slam Biden for Prolonging Trump Coal Policy
“Coal is killing our climate, yet the Biden administration is defending it,” one environmental advocate said.
We Need the Fossil Free Finance Act Now to Combat Wall Street’s Greenwashing
Major U.S. banks committed to net zero emissions by 2050, but they continue to support the fossil fuel industry.
Greenland’s Ice Sheet Has Lost Mass for the 25th Year in a Row
A new report also noted that a rain event was recorded for the first time near the apex of the ice sheet.
As Cryptocurrency Becomes Mainstream, Its Carbon Footprint Can’t Be Ignored
As Bitcoin prices rise, so will incentive to mine it, creating a feedback loop that spells trouble for the climate.
What Will We Tell Future Generations About the Pandemic?
The global disasters of our era could very well fade from public memory like others have in the past.