Cape Town is Approaching Drought “Day Zero”
Independent UK Cape Town is in the grip of a drought widely regarded as the worst in recorded history – one that could see it become the first city in the world to run out of water. The city is … Continued
Mariner 2 Restart Deal Called Breach of Contract
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-03-05/environment/mariner-2-restart-deal-called-breach-of-contract/a61697-1 March 5, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Groups are seeking an injunction to halt construction where drilling-fluid spill protocols have been weakened. (Ohikulkija [CC BY-SA 3.0]/Wikimedia Commons) PHILADELPHIA — … Continued
Tell Congress: Reject Riders that Dismantle Protections for the Tongass National Forest
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): In the coming weeks, Congress could pass legislation with riders that dismantle protections for the Tongass National Forest. Can you help by sending a message to Congress at http://p2a.co/6V64lTL? The first rider would gut … Continued
North Pole Surges Above Freezing in the Dead of Winter, Stunning Scientists
By Jason Samenow February 26 The sun won’t rise at the North Pole until March 20, and it’s normally close to the coldest time of year, but an extraordinary and possibly historic thaw swelled over the tip of the planet this weekend. … Continued
US Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to EPA Water Regulation
“The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge led by states and environmental groups to an Environmental Protection Agency regulation that lets government agencies transfer water between different bodies, such as rivers and lakes, without needing to protect … Continued
Arctic Temperatures Soar 45 Degrees above Normal
Arctic Temperatures Soar 45 Degrees above Normal, Flooded by Extremely Mild Air on All Sides. “An analysis from Climate Central said these extreme winter warming events in the Arctic, once rare, could become commonplace if the planet continues warming. A … Continued
Run for Clean Air Virtual 5K
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): How are you making a difference for Earth Day? Now, no matter where you are, you can Run for Clean Air! We’re excited to announce a brand new addition to the Run for Clean … Continued
Sign Petition—Support Clean Energy Future
From the League of Conservation Voters (https://www.lcv.org/): Don’t let Trump dismantle our clean energy progress. Sign the petition today at https://p2a.co/Od4aLWp. News recently broke that Donald Trump is pushing MASSIVE budget cuts to successful and popular renewable energy and energy … Continued
In ‘Tremendous Victory for Taxpayers, Public Health, and Planet,’ Federal Court Rejects Trump Admin.’s Attempt to Suspend Methane Rule
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/23/tremendous-victory-taxpayers-public-health-and-planet-federal-court-rejects-trump Published on Friday, February 23, 2018 by Common Dreams The late Thursday ruling “once again sends a message to this administration that it will not get away with illegal handouts to industry” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer … Continued
Tell Congress: No Rollback of Clean Vehicle Standards
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Did you know that the transportation sector, comprising our cars, trucks, buses, and planes, is now the biggest source of global warming pollution in the country? Millions of Americans who have advocated for cleaner … Continued