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Climate Change Sparks Fire, Melts Ice in Glacier National Park
Hotter temperatures caused by climate change are melting Glacier National Park’s namesake glaciers and starting fires within the park’s boundaries.
Read MoreCourt Upholds Colorado’s Clean Energy Future
A federal appeals court affirms Colorado's renewable energy standard, determining that states have the authority to tackle climate change by transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Read MoreKayaktivists Say ‘Shell No!’ to Arctic Drilling
Groups all around the country took a stand (and raised a paddle) to protect the Arctic Ocean on a national day of action on July 18.
Read MorePolitics as Dirty as Coal Ash: House Bill Lets Polluters Off the Hook
The House of Representatives is voting on HR 1734, Rep. David McKinley’s (R- WV) sixth attempt at a coal ash bill that protects his largest campaign contributors while weakening critical health protections.
Read MoreDumping Toxic Coal Ash Threatens the Great Lakes
Irresponsible and unregulated coal ash dumping is robbing current and future generations of their main source of fresh water and their ability to enjoy the outdoors, while also causing devastating health effects.
Read MoreTo the EPA: When the Energy Industry Wails, Don’t Back Down
As both a Christian ethicist and a former chemical engineer, reverend and doctor Terry Gallagher knows it’s possible to have strong environmental regulations that keep people safe without crippling American industry.
Read MoreArctic National Wildlife Refuge: The Sacred Place Where Life Begins
Learn more about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge straight from the women of the Gwich’in tribe in Alaska through Miho Aida’s film “The Sacred Place Where Life Begins: Gwich’in Women Speak.”
Read MoreMassive Mine Could Destroy One of the Last Best Places for Bull Trout and Grizzly Bears
A major mine proposal in the heart of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness threatens to destroy one of the last remaining blocks of undeveloped habitat for bull trout and grizzly bears.
Read MoreTo Save Polar Bears, Cut Carbon and Say ‘No’ to Arctic Drilling
When it comes right down to it, there’s only one way to save the sea ice polar bears depend on: cut carbon emissions.
Read MoreNew House Bill Blames Historic California Drought on Endangered Fish
A bill being considered in the House of Representatives places blame for the lack of water in California on protections for salmon and other imperiled species, such as the delta smelt. The reality is that an historic drought—not environmental protections—is causing water shortages in the West.
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