The Mountain Valley Pipeline is a controversial project that has stirred up a lot of emotions in Virginia and West Virginia. Proponents of the pipeline argue that it will create jobs and boost the economy, while opponents claim that it will harm the environment and threaten local communities. Environmentalists in Virginia and West Virginia have […]

Plastic waste pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues worldwide, but it also poses a significant threat to the climate. Recent research has shown that plastic production and disposal contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, exacerbating the climate crisis. The plastic industry’s carbon footprint in 2020 was a staggering 1.3 billion […]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged governments and climate advocates to prioritize human rights and ambitious climate action at the upcoming UN climate talks in Bonn in 2023. According to HRW, governments must commit to a complete phaseout of all fossil fuels at COP28 to uphold their human rights obligations. Furthermore, HRW has emphasized the […]

The Pacific Islands have always been at the forefront of the fight against climate change. With their low-lying islands and vulnerable ecosystems, Pacific Islanders have been sounding the alarm on the devastating impacts of climate change for decades. Now, as the world faces a pandemic and an increasingly urgent climate crisis, Pacific Islanders are taking […]

A group of Amazon employees in Seattle staged a walkout on Monday to protest the company’s lack of progress on climate goals and return-to-office mandates. The workers chanted their disappointment with Amazon’s carbon footprint and urged the company to give more work location authority to team leaders. Amazon relies heavily on fossil fuels to power […]

On April 9th, two climate protesters were arrested for defacing Edgar Degas’ “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen” sculpture at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The protesters, Timothy Martin and Joanna Smith, were charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States and injury to a National Gallery of Art exhibit. The […]

The Global Annual Greenhouse Gas Index was recently released, and the results are concerning. The index shows a 1.5% rise in the warming influence of long-lived greenhouse gases in 2022, indicating that the Earth’s climate is continuing to warm at an alarming rate. Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide levels all increased, with carbon dioxide […]

Toyota, the world’s second-largest automaker, has recently made headlines for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The company has responded to two shareholder proposals calling for greater transparency and accountability on climate-related issues. In both cases, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a leading proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders vote in favor of the proposals at […]

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today, and it is important that businesses take action to reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change. One company that is leading the way in this regard is Klarna, a Swedish fintech company that is committed to sustainability. Recently, Klarna […]

The Great Plains in North America have long been recognized as a region of natural beauty and ecological diversity. However, the combination of dry conditions caused by climate change and poor land management practices has left the area highly susceptible to wildfires. Wildfires on the Great Plains not only pose a threat to property and […]