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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.
Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Call on Biden to Establish Civilian Climate Corps
A Civilian Climate Corps would mobilize the U.S. workforce in the fight against the climate crisis.
Humans Have Crossed 6 out of 9 Planetary Boundaries, Study Warns
The impacts on Earth's stability and resilience "may serve as a renewed wake-up call to humankind," researchers said.
On Climate, GOP Presidential Contenders Are Out of Step With Women Voters
Nikki Haley was the only contender in the GOP debate to say climate change is real. That mattered to women watching.
Study: Top 1 Percent Responsible for 15 Percent of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Fifteen days for a household in the 0.1 percent emits more than the lifetime of a household in the bottom 10 percent.
Biden Admin Tried to Block Landmark Climate Lawsuit as July Heat Scorched US
Biden officials asserted that “there is no constitutional right to a stable climate system.”
In Major First, Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youth Suing Over Climate Crisis
A judge has ruled that officials’ failure to address the climate crisis violated constitutional rights.
Biden Says He’s “Practically” Declared Climate Emergency — But He Hasn’t
“Practically speaking, Biden has devastated communities and wildlife,” one frustrated climate advocate said.
Sanders: It’s Time for DOJ to Treat Fossil Fuel Giants Like the Liars They Are
It’s long past time for federal officials to recognize the fossil fuel industry’s “clear” law-breaking, Sanders said.
Heat-Related Deaths on the Rise as Senate GOP Pushes to Nix Climate Regulations
Heat-related deaths nearly doubled between 2010 and 2022, according to CDC data.