Ecosystems have degraded at an alarming rate; here’s what can be done.
Category: Environment
Chevron’s ‘Unjust Legal Assault’ on Steven Donziger
Six lawmakers are pressing the attorney general for a review of the case holding the human rights lawyer under prolonged house arrest.
How Many Tyrannosaurus Rex Walked the Earth?
Ashley Poust and Daniel Varajão de Latorre say the answer highlights the degree to which the fossil record is incomplete.
A Hunger Strike Against Big Oil
Ann Wright reports on Diane Wilson’s stand against channel dredging in mercury-laden Matagorda Bay, Texas.
DIANA JOHNSTONE: Washington’s Green Branches in Europe
The German Green Party has a chance to join a ruling coalition in September’s election, after turning its back on its roots, to root for Washington.
Climate Movement Applauds Coal Miners’ Demand for Green Jobs
The United Mine Workers of America’s support for carbon capture, however, leaves cause for disagreement.
Unaccompanied Minors Sent to Contaminated Military Bases
An environmental group blasts Biden’s plan to use toxic military sites as detention centers for migrant children in U.S. custody.
Obscure Energy Treaty Blocking Climate Action
The authors lay out the argument for withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty, which has more than 50 signatories.
Chris Hedges: The Age of Social Murder
This is the largest crime against humanity ever committed. It is being committed in front of us. And, with few exceptions, we are willfully being herded like sheep to the slaughter.
Keeping Trees in the Ground
Forest protection was notably missing from the legislation Congress passed in December to jump-start technological carbon capture and storage.