Biden Administration Pushes More Ocean Drilling Amid Record Oil and Gas Profits
With new drilling permits proposed in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, a Public Citizen study finds that low royalties let fossil fuel producers maximize earnings.
Environment
The Coronavirus Crisis
Infection of Wildlife Biologist Highlights Risks of Virus Hunting
A graduate student fell ill with a novel virus after working with wild bats in Uganda and Sudan.
How Charles Koch Purchased the Supreme Court’s EPA Decision
Decades of contributions aimed at influencing the judiciary bought the fossil fuel billionaire the ruling he’s always wanted.
Documentos recién publicados revelan el rastro internacional de la financiación previa al asesinato de Berta Cáceres
El banco holandés FMO emitió millones de dólares mediante una cuenta offshore para construir la represa Agua Zarca. Los registros muestran que el beneficiario era una compañía, pero las transferencias aterrizaban en otra.
Newly Released Documents Reveal International Funding Trail Preceding the Murder of Berta Cáceres
Dutch bank FMO released millions to build the Agua Zarca dam through an offshore account. Records show a recipient listed as one company — and the transfers landing with another.
Rep. Cori Bush Boosts Biden’s Efforts to Fight Climate Change With Executive Authority
Bush’s push would give the White House $100 million in clean energy funding to use through the Defense Production Act.
How Dom Phillips Effortlessly Taught Me to Be a Better Journalist
My colleague disappeared in Brazil's Amazon after threats were made against his life. Here's what I hope to tell him one day.
How Vinyl Flooring Made With Uyghur Forced Labor Ends Up at Big Box Stores
The industry calls it “luxury vinyl tile.” In reality, much of that plastic relies on toxic chemicals — and immense labor abuses.
Voices
Right-Wing Judges Say It’s “Harmless” to Label Climate Activist a Terrorist
A court upheld Jessica Reznicek’s excessive sentence for vandalism aimed at stopping the Dakota Access pipeline.
Industry-Linked Sustainability Standard Allows Clothing Giants to Ramp Up Emissions
The index used to certify sustainability in New York's Fashion Act is tied to apparel giants like Patagonia and Walmart.