A Judge Dismisses New York City’s Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Over Climate Change
A United States district judge dismissed a New York City lawsuit Thursday that would have held oil companies responsible for climate change.
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Climate Scientists Call on Jerry Brown to End Oil Extraction in California
There is no way to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement if California continues extracting oil and gas unabated.
Here’s Why Environmental Groups Aren’t Celebrating Pruitt’s Departure
Conservationists believe Andrew Wheeler, the acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, may be even more dangerous than his predecessor.
Who Is Andrew Wheeler, the EPA’s New Acting Administrator?
The former coal lobbyist is likely to continue with the Trump administration's efforts to roll back environmental oversight, but with far fewer scandals than his predecessor.
Rhode Island Sues Oil Companies Over Their Contributions to Climate Change
The lawsuit names 21 defendants, including ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell.
California Leaders Urge the State to Stop Fossil Fuel Production
In a letter, California elected officials praised Governor Jerry Brown's leadership on climate change, but asked for bolder action on oil and gas.
California Is Dismantling an Iconic Offshore Oil Rig
But even as environmentalists celebrate the decommissioning of Platform Holly, they remind state officials and residents that California remains an oil state.
Wind and Solar Could Meet 80 Percent of Americans’ Energy Needs
But getting there will require investment in better energy storage technologies.
White House Seeks Steep Cuts to Renewable Energy Research
A leaked budget proposal from the White House cuts funding to renewable energy research programs by 72 percent.
The Mass Panic Over Russian Political Interference Threatens Progressives Too
Armed with potent propaganda, House Republicans are targeting the environmental movement over alleged Kremlin ties.