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The Top 1% of Emitters Caused Almost a Quarter of Global Emissions Since 1990
A new study incorporates investments into individual carbon footprints as well as consumption of goods and services.
Biden Declares Disaster in Florida as Record-Breaking Hurricane Ian Floods State
The Category 4 hurricane caused catastrophic flooding in many parts of southwestern and central Florida.
Grassroots Climate Organizers Led the Way to Scrapping Manchin’s Dirty Deal
The climate movement is stronger coming out of this win and that is because we followed those on the front lines.
Bill McKibben: The End of Manchin’s Pipeline Deal Is a Grassroots Victory
Though Manchin may work with the GOP to revive the proposal later, the fact that it's currently off the table is a win.
Manchin’s Big Oil Deal Scrapped From Budget Bill in Victory for Climate Movement
The deal was taken out of the must-pass budget bill on Tuesday after it became clear it wouldn’t have the votes to pass.
Hurricane Ian Knocks Out Electricity for All of Cuba
The hurricane collapsed the country's power grid, leaving 11 million people without electricity.
Big Business Lobby Backs Manchin Effort to Salvage Fossil Fuel Permitting Deal
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a corporate group allied with fossil fuel interests, called Manchin's bill “thoughtful.”
Biden Promised “Good-Paying Union Jobs,” But It Will Take Organizing to Get Them
Activists are poised to leverage and expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions to protect workers’ rights.
House Democrats Urge EPA to Accept Union’s Demands for Rights and Protections
More than 80 Democrats signed a letter supporting proposals by the EPA's largest union, which represents 7,500 workers.
Former Regulators Are Shaping California’s Net-Zero Plan as Corporate Lobbyists
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.