‘There Is No Plan B’: COP24 Kicks Off in Poland
The global climate summit kicked off in Poland over the weekend, with climate leaders stressing the need for urgent action.
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How Much Do Federal Lands Contribute to Climate Change?
A new report assesses the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to coal, oil, and gas on public lands.
Why the Decline of Newspapers Is Bad for the Environment
New research suggests that corporations pollute more when there aren't local papers to hold them accountable.
How Can the U.S. and U.K. Pursue a Just Transition From Coal?
If we are to address legitimate concerns about workers who are left behind by a global economy, then shutting down borders and blaming foreigners is not a solution.
Viewfinder: Greenpeace Protests Coal
Police officers look on as Greenpeace activists hang from ropes after unfurling a banner outside the German embassy in a protest against coal on October 8th, 2018, in London, England.
How the Trump Administration Is Accelerating Climate Change
The Trump administration is doing the opposite of what a new report says is needed to keep global climate change to a minimum.
Coal Ash Leaks Have Been Reported Along Florence’s Path Through North Carolina
Concerns arose before Hurricane Florence made landfall about the piles of toxic waste from coal-burning power plants in the storm's path.
German Police Evict Anti-Coal Activists From a 12,000-Year-Old Forest (in Photos)
The protesters have occupied a community of tree houses for six years to oppose a nearby coal mine.
The EPA Publishes Its Proposed Replacement for the Clean Power Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency published on Tuesday a proposed rule to replace Obama-era proposed regulations on coal power plants.
‘No Good Alternative’: On America’s Love Affair With Coal
An excerpt from William T. Vollmann's new book.