After Avoiding Safety Upgrades, PG&E Hired Lobbyists and Public Relations Instead
While its infrastructure collapsed, PG&E spent billions on lobbying, PR, and dividends.
While its infrastructure collapsed, PG&E spent billions on lobbying, PR, and dividends.
Bad Chemistry
The presence of the PFAS chemicals in turf adds to growing concerns about the grass replacement that covers more than 1,000 acres around the country.
“You’re talking about somebody who needs to be removed from the gene pool,” said the CEO of pipeline company Energy Transfer.
The plastics industry has been promoting recycling and shaming “litterbugs” while fighting legislation that would limit plastics production.
Climate Crimes
The swirling mix of far-right politics and the actual threats posed by the climate crisis raises questions about what’s happening in the Arizona desert.
A number of legislators have been receptive to lobbying efforts by the Association of Oil Pipelines, including Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., and Dan Lipinski, D-Ill.
For workers to get on board with a Green New Deal, union advocates say something must be done to ensure that these jobs are in the U.S.
Climate Crimes
An interview with Christopher Ketcham about his book “This Land” and the threats to 450 million federal acres.
Voices
Climate justice won't be possible without bringing down the powerful actors standing in the way of cutting emissions and production.
Voices
From Standing Rock to the Unist’ot’en Camp, land defense and water protection are necessary for the continuation of life on a planet teetering on collapse.
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