Black Carbon

September 15, 2015 | Blog Post

Firefighters Feel the Burn of Climate Change

California is experiencing a lengthier fire season, part of a global trend that puts firefighters on the front lines of a changing climate.

July 1, 2015 | Blog Post

Soot, Solidarity and Survival: A Conversation with Jonathan Mingle

Author Jonathan Mingle discusses his new book, Fire & Ice, the powerful particle, black carbon, and climate change around the world.

June 2, 2015 | Press Release

Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Shell Oil’s Risky and Reckless Arctic Drilling Plan

Agency gave Shell the stamp of approval to drill in fragile Arctic Ocean, despite threats

June 1, 2015 | Legal Document

Chukchi Sea Lease Sale Challenge - Filing

Chukchi Sea Lease Sale Challenge - June 1, 2015 Status Report

June 1, 2015 | Press Release

Environmental and Alaska Native Groups Continue Fight to Protect the Arctic’s Chukchi Sea from Risky Drilling

Coalition plans to send massive offshore sale back to court after Department of the Interior re-affirmed controversial oil drilling leases in the remote and fragile Arctic Ocean

May 11, 2015 | Press Release

Department of the Interior Approves Shell’s Risky Arctic Exploration Plan

Agency gives Shell the stamp of approval to drill in fragile Arctic Ocean, despite threats to the Arctic and the climate

April 23, 2015 | Blog Post

Strong U.S. Leadership Can Deliver on Black Carbon Reductions in the Arctic

When the U.S. assumes the chair of the Arctic Council this Friday, it will have an extraordinary opportunity to lead on reducing emissions of black carbon and methane.