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Billionaire Dallas Cowboys Owner and Oil Man Cashes in on Texas Blackout Crisis
“This week is like hitting the jackpot with some of these incredible prices,” touted the billionaire’s gas company.
Winter Storms Offer a Taste of the Climate Chaos Ahead If We Don’t Cut Emissions
Weather extremes are what we must expect as we fill the atmosphere with fossil fuel emissions, a climate scientist says.
Texas’s Independent Electric Grid Leaves Millions Without Power
Texas operates on its own separate energy grid which has left millions out of power.
Bitcoin Could Push Global Emissions Above 2 Degrees Celsius, Scientists Say
Bitcoin mining may consume more than 120 terawatt-hours of electricity globally this year -- more energy than Argentina.
Biden’s EPA Nominee Must Act on Forests to Be an Environmental Justice Champion
Michael Regan’s support of the wood pellet industry has devastated the health of rural low-income communities of color.
Fossil Fuel Pollution Caused Nearly 1 in 5 Premature Deaths in 2018, Study Finds
Researchers hope quantifying the health consequences of fossil fuels will push legislators toward favoring clean energy.
Between a Heating Globe and a Nuclear Conflagration, Can Biden Meet the Urgency?
Let's hope the Biden administration proves unwilling to sacrifice the planet on an altar of elusive bipartisanship.
The New Environmentalism Must Demand Systemic Change
Our most serious environmental problems and the climate emergency are rooted in our current political economy.
Ilhan Omar Asks Biden to Cancel Controversial Enbridge Pipeline in Minnesota
Omar met with Indigenous tribal leaders on Saturday to hear their concerns about the pipeline being built in her state.
NASA Taps Top Climate Researcher for New Advisory Role on the Climate Crisis
With NASA creating a new position specifically focused on climate, Biden’s climate agenda continues apace.