We wanted to let you know about an incredible step forward for coal communities across the United States and how you can help make sure we get over the finish line. The Senate just passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill — … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/09/not-report-despair-over-ipcc-gives-humanity-clear-directive-act-boldly-and-urgently “We have the solutions to prevent further harm to people and the planet—it’s time to implement them,” says 350.org. “We must start by putting an immediate end to fossil fuels.” JESSICA CORBETT August 9, 2021 As the … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): We all agree the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge deserves permanent protection as one of our most iconic wildlife refuges at the center of the climate crisis. Vital to the way of life for the … Continued
From the Environmental Defense Fund (https://www.edf.org/): Transportation is the biggest source of climate pollution in the U.S. And a landmark announcement moments ago by President Biden represents a defining moment in our efforts to drive down transportation pollution and accelerate our transition to … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-08-05/energy-policy/poll-finds-support-for-holding-natural-gas-industry-accountable-in-pa/a75252-1 August 5, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvanians are growing worried about the environmental consequences of natural-gas drilling in the state, according to a new poll released by the … Continued
As you may have heard, EPA and Army Corps announced their plans to begin the process of revising the Trump Administration’s “Dirty Water Rule,” which was the most severe attack on the Clean Water Act in history. This regulation removed … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): This summer we’ve seen heat waves, droughts, flooding, wildfires and hurricanes throughout the United States. None of these are new, but the science is clear: Global warming is making extreme weather events more intense and frequent.1 The U.S. … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Fracking and oil extraction endanger our health and environment and are a major source of methane pollution — one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis. Fortunately, state officials put forth a proposal to reduce methane … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/28/planets-vital-signs-are-reaching-dangerous-tipping-points-amid-climate-crisis “We need to stop treating the climate emergency as a stand-alone issue—global heating is not the sole symptom of our stressed Earth system.” JULIA CONLEY July 28, 2021 More than a year after the Covid-19 pandemic shut down … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): Our faiths all speak of signs: signs from God, or from the sacred realm. These signs often signal dangers. Threats to our safety and security. Signs can also be a glaring warning that we’re way off track; … Continued