The Republicans criticizing Haaland’s nomination – and their ties to fossil fuels Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 26, 2021The congresswoman has faced hostile questioning from senators during her confirmation for interior secretary. Some of them are personally invested in fossil fuels
Texas facilities released 3.5m pounds of extra pollutants during winter storm Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 26, 2021Emissions releases affected communities that are already disproportionately exposed to pollution
More than 25m drink from the worst US water systems, with Latinos most exposed Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 26, 2021Guardian investigation shows systems in Latino areas violate federal drinking water rules twice as much as those serving the rest of the US
Biden urged to back water bill amid worst US crisis in decades Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 25, 2021Water Act proposes massive injection of federal dollars as millions of people go without access to clean, safe, affordable water
Who will clean up the ‘billion-dollar mess’ of abandoned US oilwells? Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 25, 2021As oil companies go out of business, they are leaving a legacy of abandoned wells that leak huge amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
Beaver believers: Native Americans promote resurgence of ‘nature’s engineers’ Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 23, 2021The rodents are often considered ‘nuisance animals’, but they can play a vital role in maintaining healthy landscapes
‘It’s in our DNA’: tiny Costa Rica wants the world to take giant climate step Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 22, 2021President says the time is finally right for international agreement to tackle biodiversity loss and global heating
Texas freeze led to release of tons of air pollutants as refineries shut Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 21, 2021Shutdowns led to the refineries flaring, or burning and releasing gases, to prevent damage to processing units
Texas freeze shows a chilling truth – how the rich use climate change to divide us | Robert Reich Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 21, 2021The Lone Star State is aptly named. If you’re not part of the Republican oil elite with Cruz and Abbott, you’re on your own
Joe Biden to meet Justin Trudeau of Canada after Keystone pipeline order Guardian_RSSBy CCR@IIXXI8February 20, 2021Allies seek to turn page on strains of Donald Trump era but oil permit revocation and US goods order complicate picture