California approves human composting as a way for burial
On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that allows composting of human remains. This...
California voters say no new gas vehicles by 2035
California, a notoriously car-loving state, has voted. And the future is not gasoline. By 2035, the sale of new...
New climate bill signed by Biden may save you money
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that seeks to invest nearly $400 billion toward...
What now after Supreme Court EPA case ruling?
While most of the world is worried about rising sea levels and extreme weather, the US Supreme Court did a puzzling...
Supreme Court ruling could derail Biden's climate plans
The Supreme Court will soon rule on an environmental case that could impact President Joe Biden's climate plan....
Climate change lawsuit to hold oil companies accountable
Recently, a Virginia federal appeals court heard a case regarding the role of fossil fuel companies in driving...
New Florida legislation could shutter state's solar uptake
A bill recently introduced to the Florida legislature could hamper rooftop solar efforts in the state. Republican...
New bill regulating carbon offset market could attract farmers
Some farmers are turning to carbon capture to make cash outside of traditional farming practices. A new Senate...
Activists protest Biden's compromised green infrastructure deal
President Biden made big promises about a new, green infrastructure plan that would mitigate the effects...
Legal experts draft a definition of ecocide to help protect the planet
Acts of environmental degradation could soon be classified as international criminal offenses if a newly drafted...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"Ecocide" could soon be punishable by law
International lawyers are now working together to define the new crime of ecocide. By criminalizing ecosystem destruction,...
