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Environmental Activists Celebrate a ‘Victory for Our Oceans’

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Dec 29, 2019 A court ruling upholds protections for one of the most fragile and scientifically important areas in the North Atlantic. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

China’s Climate Paradox: A Leader in Coal and Clean Energy

CHRISTINA LARSON / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2019 The world's top emitter of greenhouse gases is also a principle market for solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Administration to Drop Obama-Era Water Protection Rule

JOHN FLESHER / The Associated Press Sep 12, 2019 Environmental groups blasted the action, the latest in a series of moves to roll back environmental protections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Climate Issue Hiding in All Our Homes

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Jul 4, 2019 Common household products could be adding to the problems of climate change in unexpected ways. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Energy Agency Rejects Trump Bid to Boost Coal, Nuclear Power

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2018 The decision by the GOP-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission comes amid repeated promises by the president to revive coal as the nation's top power source. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Angelenos Press for Change in California With Fossil Fuel Industry Protest

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 Although the state is ahead of the curve on renewable energy, Saturday’s rally in Los Angeles was a reminder to politicians that there’s far to go before we “Break Free” of our dependence on coal, oil and gas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )