Meeka Outlaw's childhood experiences in South Philadelphia, living near industrial plants, underscore the findings of a recent study published in the journal Geohealth.
Deny, Deceive, Delay Vol. 2: Exposing New Trends in Climate Mis- and Disinformation at COP27
The Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD) coalition led the development of a real-time unit to monitor, expose, and resist anti-climate campaigns in the run-up to the 2022 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27). The endeavor, which was managed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), brought together the skills and knowledge of 15 worldwide partners from Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The resulting report is the product of their study since October 2022, building on the ideas from their 'COP, Look, Listen' Briefings and putting out a plan of action for the coming year. The report will guide CAAD's continued work and advocacy objectives, including engagement with big tech to develop a proportional, systemic response to climate misinformation on platforms; grassroots public education and "pre-bunking efforts"; and work with international organizations like UNFCCC to formalize disinformation response as part of climate policy.
Golden State Natural Resources' proposal to construct wood pellet plants in California's Lassen and Tuolumne counties for exporting a million tons annually raises environmental
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, the construction of a copper mine in Arizona, situated on land sacred to the San Carlos Apache Tribe and other Indigenous nations, was not
During an energy-industry conference in Houston, Amin Nasser, the head of Saudi Aramco, challenged the notion of phasing out oil and gas, stating that the energy transition was
A report in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that petrochemicals, a byproduct of fossil fuel production, are not only fueling climate change but also contributing to
Despite reliance on fossil fuel-generated electricity in the U.S., heat pumps significantly reduce emissions compared to traditional heating systems.
A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that low-income Americans residing in federal housing assistance programs exhibit significantly lower blood lead lev
The article discusses the environmental consequences of the Israel-Hamas conflict, noting over 30,000 fatalities and significant environmental damage.
Facing challenges with securing final financing in a high-interest rate environment, developers of a significant solar farm project in Sunnyside, Houston, announced a delay in con
Despite regular violations of pollution permits, a new report by the Environmental Integrity Project reveals that the booming petrochemical buildout on the Gulf Coast has attracte
The pressing issue of sinking land compounded by sea-level rise, particularly along the Gulf Coast.
In Florida, the deadliest state for heat-related fatalities, Laurie Giordano's impassioned plea led to the Zachary Martin Act, ensuring safety provisions for student athletes afte
The article discusses a damning report by Human Rights Watch accusing the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project in Cambodia of violating the rights of Indigenous Chong peoples.
The impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on clean energy investment in the U.S. According to an analysis, for every dollar invested by the government, the private sector
The New Mexico Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on March 11, 2024, regarding regulations for the state's community solar program.