Older people like me need to start protesting for our planet | Bill McKibben

The brutal truth is that last week’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report didn’t have the effect it should have had, or that its authors clearly intended. Produced by thousands of scientists who synthesized the work of tens of thousands…

In Held v. Montana, Young People Sue Montana Over Use of Fossil Fuels – The New York Times

Sixteen young Montanans have sued their state, arguing that its support of fossil fuels violates the state Constitution. KALISPELL, Mont. — Badge and Lander Busse tromped into the forest behind their house on a snowy Sunday in March, their three…

Spurning Rural Pleas, Oregon Supreme Court Approves 300-Mile Wind Power Line

In a long-sought victory for the Climate Industrial Complex, the Oregon Supreme Court on March 9 approved the construction of a 300-mile high-voltage power line that will transmit wind energy through parts of eastern Oregon and western Idaho. The Boardman-to-Hemingway…

A radical climate strategy emerges: charge big oil firms with homicide

Oil companies have come under increasing legal scrutiny and face allegations of defrauding investors, racketeering, and a wave of other lawsuits. But a new paper argues there’s another way to hold big oil accountable for climate damage: trying companies for…

Calif. Is Using A Loophole To Spearhead A Nationwide Ban On Diesel Trucks

California’s proposed rules to dramatically limit emissions from heavy-duty vehicles could effectively result in a nationwide ban on the sale of new diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicles, thanks to a “backdoor” in the Clean Air Act, experts told the Daily Caller News…

Refugee is Reunited With Beloved Dog After a Year Apart Since Being Fleeing Afghanistan

An Afghan refugee living in British Colombia was finally reunited with her dog Lucky after 10 months apart. Sending Lucky and her cat Leo aboard an SPCA International flight from Kabul to Vancouver in February of 2022, Freshta Siddiqui, wasn’t sure if or when she would see them again. SPCA Int. was flying home pets […]

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Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools – Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state the second in the nation to mandate climate change lessons for K-12 public school students, further fueling U.S. culture wars in education. Dozens of Oregon high schoolers submitted support of the bill,…

Researchers identify this mammal as latest potential cause of climate change, suggest balancing species – Fox News

Researchers claim that moose are potentially a leading cause of climate change and that the species should be balanced, suggesting they are “one of the biggest potential single sources of carbon emissions from wooded parts of Norway.” The Norwegian University…

Scientists warn of ‘phosphogeddon’ as critical fertiliser shortages loom

Our planet faces “phosphogeddon”, scientists have warned. They fear our misuse of phosphorus could lead to deadly shortages of fertilisers that would disrupt global food production. At the same time, phosphate fertiliser washed from fields – together with sewage inputs…

Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools – ABC News

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state the second in the nation to mandate climate change lessons for K-12 public school students, further fueling U.S. culture wars in education. Dozens of Oregon high schoolers submitted support…