How mass shootings, ecofascism and climate change got tied together
30 May 2022
TWO recent mass shootings in communities of color are renewing fears among environmental groups and climate activists that a growing number of young men are adopting racist right-wing ideologies to explain the worsening climate crisis and justify extreme violence.
US: Clean energy project cancellations top $14 Billion so far in 2025
Today 10:30am
Businesses have pulled the plug on big projects amid Trump’s retreat on climate action. But plenty remain in the pipeline, awaiting a Congressional decision on tax credits.
Climate and weather scientists are joining the anti-Trump resistance in the most ‘scientist-iest’ way
Tue 3 Jun 2025
Forget marching in the streets with creative signs. For President Donald Trump’s second term, in the face of steep funding cuts for climate and weather research and forecasting, scientists have a new way of engaging the public: livestreamed presentations.
After the LA fires, scientists study the toxic hazards left behind
Tue 3 Jun 2025
Researchers from Harvard and universities in California and Texas are studying the long-term effects of the Eaton and Palisades fires on air, water, soils and surfaces of properties that didn’t burn.
What happened to the hydrogen economy?
Tue 3 Jun 2025
The hydrogen car that was supposed to carry us into a cleaner future is still not in the driveway. In fact, outside of a few test markets, it’s not in anyone’s driveway.
Hawaii to make sweeping tourism changes in bid to combat climate change
Fri 30 May 2025
Hawaii has enacted a law to increase taxes on hotel rooms and vacation rentals, with the goal of generating funds to combat climate change effects such as shoreline erosion and wildfires.
Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear energy, reduce oversight
28 May 2025
The orders emphasize streamlining nuclear energy for defense and AI projects, and call for a “substantial” overhaul of the agency that ensures the industry doesn’t harm public health and safety.
Trump tries to make sure states don’t fight climate change either
27 May 2025
The Trump administration wants to block states from trying to limit the “astounding” costs and impacts of climate change.
US states can take meaningful climate action, even without federal support: study
27 May 2025
State action to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change can make a big difference, even in the absence of a strong federal climate strategy, according to a new study led by researchers from North Carolina State University.
Despite backlash, more US states are considering laws to make Big Oil pay for climate change
26 May 2025
After Vermont and New York passed "climate Superfund" legislation, 11 states have introduced similar bills this year.
Climate change could drive surge in foreclosures and lender losses, new study finds
22 May 2025
Extreme weather linked to climate change could spell financial ruin for many American homeowners and lead to billions in losses for lenders, a new study finds.
