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Fighting for Solar Power in ‘the Sunshine State’
Earthjustice is fighting Florida’s anti-solar ballot initiative in the state Supreme Court.
Read MoreAirplanes to Fly Fancy-Free Under Weak Global Carbon Rule
Airplanes could generate 43 gigatonnes of planet-warming pollution between 2016 and 2050—consuming almost 5 percent of the world’s remaining carbon budget—and the UN is letting the industry get away with it.
Read MoreSenators Put Politics Above People in Obstructing Supreme Court Nominee
In an unprecedented move, Republican senators move further towards the extremist voices within their party by refusing to even consider any nominee from President Obama for the vacant Supreme Court seat.
Read MoreSouth Florida’s Tourist Season From Hell
Polluted wastewater from Big Sugar and other South Florida agricultural operations is being pumped onto Florida's coast, killing marine life and tourism business.
Read MoreArtists Who Love Wolves: An Interview with Anthony Chiffolo
In this series, we ask the artists behind the Join the Pack wolf art campaign what motivates them as artists and why they’re passionate about wolves.
Read MoreUtilities are Planning to Gut Rooftop Solar in Arizona
Arizona utilities are attempting to raise rates and lower reimbursements for families with rooftop solar panels.
Read MoreThe Empty Halls of Justice
The EPA says it wants to hear from the public about how best to handle civil rights complaints, but low turnout at a recent meeting in Oakland, Calif., raises concerns about whether the agency is doing enough to get the public’s attention.
Read MoreCoal Plants Threaten Tigers, Dolphins and People
Two proposed coal-fired power plants threaten the Sundarbans mangrove forest in Bangladesh, home to endangered tigers and dolphins, and sustenance for millions of people.
Read MoreOnly Known Wild Jaguar in the U.S. Spotted in Arizona
America’s last known wild jaguar, El Jefe, has been spotted on camera, highlighting the need to protect critical wildlife from extinction.
Read MoreLessons from Flint: Preventing a Drinking Water Crisis in NY
Like the crisis in Flint, Michigan, a lack of government action now to safeguard public health against agriculture pollution could leave a lasting impact with dangerous consequences.
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