Senate passes ban on shark fin sales in the US
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that, if enacted into law, will ban the buying and selling of shark fins and...
New report outlines US land and water conservation plan by 2030
A preliminary report to the National Climate Task Force dubbed Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful...
Biden unveils $2 trillion infrastructure and green economy plan
President Joe Biden has unveiled a $2.2 trillion masterplan that will see investments in infrastructure and job...
Virginia bans cosmetic testing on animals
Starting January 1, 2022, the state of Virginia will no longer allow animal testing or the sale of cosmetics tested...
Biden's new executive order cuts fossil fuel subsidies
In a recent executive order, President Joe Biden has directed federal agencies to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies....
Biden to replace entire federal fleet with electric vehicles
President Joe Biden has announced his administration's plans to replace the entire federal fleet with electric...
Biden to issue new directives on climate change
President Joe Biden is expected to issue additional executive orders by end of the day today that will kickstart...
Federal court dismisses Trump's rollback on regulating carbon emissions
A federal court has turned down the EPA's efforts to lessen carbon emission regulations for coal plants. The move...
Raphael Warnock could prioritize environmental justice in Senate
The January 5 Senate runoff in Georgia pits two very different candidates against each other. There’s incumbent...
Indigenous land defender Félix Vásquez murdered in Honduras
Honduran environmental hero Félix Vásquez was murdered on December 26 for his brave work defending the land....
Trump administration disregards border wall's environmental impact
An environmental row rages on as the Trump administration races against time to complete its target 450 miles of...
Australian government stumbles in climate crisis response
The Australian government appears conflicted in its efforts to adopt environmentally progressive policies following...
Latest COVID-19 relief includes legislation on climate change
A $35 billion investment in clean power and other climate initiatives hitched a ride on the latest COVID-19 relief...
Biden chooses his climate team — here are the nominees
As president-elect Joe Biden continues to pick his Cabinet and agency heads, eco-conscious Americans watch to see...
EPA finalizes rule to make efforts against climate change more difficult
Like an evil troll throwing a curse over its shoulder before being banished from the kingdom, President Donald...
