EPA's New Water Rule Will Gut the Clean Water Act
An estimated 60 to 90 percent of U.S. waterways could lose federal water protections that currently shield them from pollution and development.
Environment
Unhinged GDP Growth Could Actually Destroy the Economy, Economists Find
In order to grapple with the harsh reality, governments need new ways of measuring welfare and well-being that don’t rely on GDP growth.
With a Green New Deal, Here’s What the World Could Look Like for the Next Generation
Just what would a “Green New Deal” entail, exactly?
Naomi Klein Interviews Bernie Sanders on Climate Change
“The bold moral leadership of newly elected members of Congress has me feeling more optimistic about our collective chances of averting climate breakdown.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Leads Opposition to Coal Puppet Joe Manchin for Top Senate Energy Slot
At a Friday press conference, Ocasio-Cortez expressed the “controversial opinion” that politicians should not be funded by the industries they regulate.
Bad Chemistry
PFOA and PFOS Cause Lower Sperm Counts and Smaller Penises, Study Finds
There’s a new reason to be concerned about PFOA and PFOs, toxic chemicals used in nonstick pans, waterproof products, and firefighting foam.
California Gov. Jerry Brown Was a Climate Leader, but His Vision Had a Fatal Flaw
Under Jerry Brown, California has become a leader on climate politics. But the state has done little to phase out fossil fuel emissions at their source.
EPA Plans to Roll Back Water Protections Despite Climate Change Warnings
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release a rule repealing water protections for many streams across the U.S.
Voices
The Game-Changing Promise of a Green New Deal
The Green New Deal is not a piecemeal approach that trains a water gun on a blazing fire, but a comprehensive plan to transform society for the better.
Pipeline Opponents Make Gains in Midterms as Federal Judge Halts Keystone XL Pipeline
As pipeline opponents made electoral gains in South Dakota and Nebraska, a U.S. district court ordered a halt to work on the Keystone XL pipeline.