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Is the North Brooklyn Pipeline Officially Shut Down? Mayor de Blasio Speaks Out
New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has spoken out against the North Brooklyn Pipeline project, criticizing National Grid. But is the fight over?Bank of America Pledges Not to Finance Oil and Gas Exploration In the Arctic
Every major American bank has now pledged not to fund artic oil and gas exploration.What Is the Coldest Place on Earth?
The coldest place on Earth may be still at the very bottom of the world but temperature changes due to global warming have made for even colder conditions than ever before.Experts Believe These Are the 'Solutions' to Global Warming
What are the solutions to global warming? There are many things we could do to help combat and hopefully stop the climate crisis from worsening.Here's What Climate Migration Means, and Why It's Becoming Increasingly More Common
With the ongoing climate crisis comes more climate migration — here's what that means, and why it's becoming more prevalent as time goes on.Climate Group Says Biden Hiring Adviser With Fossil Fuel Ties Is a “Betrayal”
Joe Biden just appointed Rep. Cedric Richmond as one of his senior advisers, even though Richmond has significant ties to the fossil fuel industry.Jeff Bezos’ Earth Fund Grants $791 Million to 16 Climate Groups — See the Recipients
Jeff Bezos is donating $791 million from his Earth Fund to 16 climate organizations.Global Warming Could Mean More Tick-Borne Diseases — Here Are the Best Natural Repellents
A recent study showed that rising temperatures and global warming could mean for more tick-borne diseases — there are our favorite natural repellents.Biden Declares Climate a Top Four Issue, Reveals Transition Teams for Environmental Agencies
President-elect Joe Biden has revealed his transition team, and declared climate as one of the top four issues of his transition.Biden May Create a Special Office Led by a ‘Climate Czar’ to Tackle Climate Crisis
President-Elect Joe Biden may create a climate office upon being inaugurated, to tackle green issues and ideally global warming as a whole.Hurricane Season 2020: How Much Destruction Can We Expect?
Hurricane season has always been a time of uncertainty for many people, but with increased severity happening every single year, the trend looks to be continuing well into the 2020 hurricane season.How Emissions Testing Actually Works
Emissions testing is one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vehicle, but if your car isn’t passing inspection, it may be releasing dangerous compounds into the atmosphere.How to Fight for Climate Protections in the U.S., No Matter Who the President Is
Read on for a few suggestions of ways you can fight the climate crisis, whether Trump or Biden gets to sit in the oval office for the next four years.Tropical Depression Eta May Be Heading up to the U.S. — Here's What That Means
Tropical Depression Eta tore through Central America, and is now heading up to the U.S. toward Florida — read for more regarding the storm's path.Rising Temperatures Are Killing Farmed Animals — And the Solution Is Simple
The Southwestern U.S. has become too hot for farmed animals, and the heat is killing them.Twitter Roasts Shell for "Gaslighting" Consumers With Emissions Poll
Shell's Twitter poll regarding emission reduction did not go over well with the brand's followers, as well as climate activists in the Twitterverse.Trump Reverses Protections for Alaska's Tongass National Forest, Harming Indigenous Peoples
Alaska's Tongass National Forest is now open to mining and logging, after Trump overturned a 2001 rule.Why Amy Coney Barrett's "Neutral" Views on Climate Change Are Actually Dangerous
Amy Coney Barrett shared her views on climate change during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings, and environmentalists were not impressed.How Do Emissions Impact the Environment?
Despite the best efforts of a select few, climate change shows no sign of slowing down. But what got us here in the first place, and how do humanity’s many emissions really impact the environment?The History of Our Battle Against Global Warming, for International Day of Climate Action
International Day of Climate Action falls on Saturday, Oct. 24, and we're looking back on the history of our ongoing battles against global warming.Fracking vs. Lithium Mining: Which Is More Dangerous to the Environment?
The negative environmental impact of fracking is fairly well-known, but lithium mining might be just as potentially dangerous in the long run — or so some people believe.Will Biden Ban Fracking?
Will Joe Biden ban fracking if he is elected president? Here are the former VP's views on the controversial method of drilling for oil.Biden and Harris Take to Twitter to Remind Us the Climate Crisis Is Real
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are tweeting quite a lot about climate change and the West Coast wildfires.Deforestation Could Turn 40 Percent of the Amazon Rainforest Into a Savanna
The Amazon rainforest could soon become the Amazon savanna — that is, 40 percent of it could, if we continue exploiting the planet at the going rate.Our Favorite Climate Justice Instagram Accounts to Add to Your Feed
Climate justice is a key part of the fight against the climate crisis, and these 10 Instagram accounts are all about intersectional climate activism and education.The Arctic's Largest Ice Shelf Loses Massive Glacier to the Climate Crisis
A glacier that was once part of the Arctic’s largest ice shelf in Northeast Greenland has broken apart and is melting.First 2020 Presidential Debate Leaves Climate Off the Agenda
The first presidential debate between Biden and Trump has an agenda — and climate isn't on it.Climate Week 2020 Is Here — Check Out the Most Exciting Free Livestreams
Climate Week NYC is being conducted virtually this year. Here are some of the event highlights from the coming week.Facebook Is Fighting Fake News With a Climate Science Information Center
Facebook just launched the Climate Science Information Center, a dedicated space to provide users with climate education and resources.Obama Highlights Connection Between West Coast Fires and Climate Crisis
President Barack Obama shared haunting photos taken of San Francisco this week, along with a caption blaming the fires on the climate crisis and encouraging followers to vote.Days After Experiencing 100-Degree Weather, Wyoming Is Buried in Almost Two Feet of Snow
A September snow storm has left parts of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding areas completely buried, only a week after 100-degree temperatures.How Do Tornadoes Form?
Learn about how tornadoes form, and what causes them in our atmosphere.Ben & Jerry's Released a New Vegan Flavor With a Message to Fight Climate Change
Here's what we know about Ben & Jerry's latest vegan flavor called Save Our Swirled Now!, which is only available in the U.K. as of publication.Climate Crisis Could Lead to Refugee Crisis for 1.2 Billion People by 2050 — If We Don't Take Action
The climate crisis could displace 1.2 billion people by 2050, according to a new report.How Are Climate and Weather Different?
Did you know that climate and weather are two completely different things?Trump’s EPA Is Letting Power Plants Dump Toxic Waste Into Rivers and Streams
Trump’s EPA has rolled back more Obama-era rules, meaning power plants now have more freedom to dump toxic wastewater into natural bodies of water.145 Climate Groups Ask Biden to Tighten Pledge to Avoid Fossil Fuel Influence
Joe Biden has pledged not to take any money from the fossil fuel industry — but climate groups want him to take his pledge a step further.17 Dead Dolphins Wash Up in Wake of Mauritius Oil Spill
The Mauritius oil spill has caused so much damage — and the latest is reportedly the death of at least 17 dolphins.Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration for Permitting Oil Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Trump Administration approved oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and environmental groups are striking back with two lawsuits.How Climate Change Is Fueling the California Wildfires + How to Help
California's wildfires are getting worse, and the climate crisis has a role to play in that.Earth Overshoot Day Is 3 Weeks Late This Year, Due to the Coronavirus
Earth Overshot Day is three weeks late this year — which would be good news, if it was late for any reason other than the coronavirus pandemic.How Gas Flaring Is Causing Premature Births in Latinx Women
Natural gas flaring could be causing adverse birth outcomes, such as premature births and underweight births, in Hispanic mothers in Texas.The Black Climate Scientists and Scholars Changing the World
These six Black scientists and scholars have made indelible marks on the journey to climate justice.9 Amazing Books About Environmental Racism
These books about environmental racism will give you an important look into the systemic environmental injustices against marginalized communities in the U.S.Kamala Harris’ Climate Platform: Where Does the VP Nominee Stand on Environmental Issues?
Kamala Harris is officially Joe Biden's pick for vice president — where does she stand on climate issues?Mountain Valley Pipeline Extension Delayed Due to Environmental Concerns
The Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Extension Project has been delayed due to environmental concerns.The Amazon Rainforest Had 7,000 Fires in July 2020 — Even More Than Last Year
In July 2020, the Amazon reportedly experienced far more fires than it did in the same month last year.Rainn Wilson’s ‘An Idiot’s Guide to Climate Change’ Features Greta Thunberg, Melting Ice Caps, and Beets — Exclusive
Rainn Wilson's 'An Idiot’s Guide to Climate Change' chronicles the actor, best known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office,' learning how to become a climate activist.Greta Thunberg Donates $1.15 Million Award to Charities "Fighting for a Sustainable World"
Greta Thunberg is donating the million euros that come with the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity to charity.Celebrating Greta Thunberg’s 100th Week of Climate Strikes With 100 of Her Best Moments
Greta Thunberg is celebrating 100 weeks of her school strike for climate, a movement that has grown by the millions since 2018.