Humanity ‘Way Off Track’: WMO Says Atmospheric Carbon at Level Unseen in 3 Million Years
The new report has "a stark, scientific message for climate change negotiators at COP 26," said the head of the World Meteorological Organization.
Big Oil Misinformation Campaign Exposed Ahead of Historic House Hearing
By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams An investigation by HEATED and Earther revealed Wednesday that fossil fuel industry advertising in some of the most popular U.S. political newsletters “has exploded”…
‘Historic Showdown’ Coming as Fossil Fuel CEOs Agree to Testify on Climate Deception
By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Proponents of holding the fossil fuel industry to account for its role in climate deception welcomed confirmation Wednesday that top oil and gas CEOs…
Nearly 42,000 Sources of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Put U.S. Drinking Water at Risk: Study
By Kenny Stancil / Common Dreams Bolstering calls for stronger PFAS regulations and more testing, a new analysis released Tuesday finds nearly 42,000 potential sources of toxic “forever chemicals” that…
Climate-Change Transition in the Age of the Billionaire
The potential pitfalls of a Green New Deal are many. Just look at the lessons from recent history.
A New Water Source That Could Make Drought a Thing of the Past
Oceans of water are beneath our feet, and new technologies are extracting it economically without ecological damage.
Years of Local Opposition Defeats PennEast Pipeline
Opponents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey cheer "cancellation of this unneeded, dangerous fracked gas pipeline."
Becoming a Climate Refugee
Climate change should come as no surprise to any of us.
How Chevron Used the Legal System and the FBI to Target Whistle-Blowing Lawyer Steven Donziger
"I'm being prosecuted by a Chevron law firm that has locked me up, deprived me of my liberty," Donziger says.
We Looked for Some of the Hottest Places in California. We Found Climate Injustice in a Nutshell.
The climate is getting worse across the state. The rich can just afford to protect themselves.
‘Code Red for Humanity’
A new IPCC report warns that the window for climate action is closing fast.
Nature’s Own Fuel Could Save Us From the Greenhouse Effect and Electric Grid Failure
Hemp fuel and other biofuels could quickly reduce carbon emissions while saving the electric grid, but they're often overlooked for more expensive, high-tech climate solutions.
Steven Donziger Slams Criminal Contempt Ruling as ‘Message of Intimidation’
The environmental lawyer, who has been embroiled in an epic battle against Chevron, decried the most recent ruling in his case.
Sen. Manchin’s Energy Bill Draws Fire From Climate Justice Advocates
Yet again, a climate measure pushed by a politician as a step in the right direction is found to be full of serious problems.
The Fires This Time: A Climate View from California
The situation is pretty dire: This state is now living through an epic drought.