Nuclear fallout, plastics mark human impact on planet, scientists say
We have entered a new geological era, in which human action is changing the physical world around us.
“Peace and planet” marchers at UN: “No more nukes!”
It was a picture perfect Sunday for a peaceful march against the most violent instruments of war: nuclear weapons.
Today in environmental history: Deepwater Horizon spills into Gulf of Mexico
On this day in 2010, a BP oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
More than 80 groups urge Pfizer to leave climate-denier ALEC
Over 100 corporations and groups have left ALEC since 2011, when Common Cause and other groups launched a campaign to call public attention to the group's activities.
California poised to lead nation on climate policy
"The bottom line is: common-sense, sensible climate change policy is economic growth policy for the state of California."
Historic environmental victory for L.A.’s Century City Center
After years of refuting thoroughly debunked arguments against it, the Century City Center has been approved.
Fukushima-type reactor in Vermont gets the axe, concerns remain
A nuclear power plant near the town of Brattleboro is being shut down thanks to local environmental activism.
Small island nation calls on nuclear powers to disarm
Sometime this year, the International Court of Justice is expected to hear a true David-and-Goliath challenge to the world's nuclear powers.
The top ten environmental stories of 2014
Developments in 2014 make clear that the impacts of climate change are going to continue to grow, and the struggle to address this will intensify.
Blue-Green Alliance calls for planet-wide move to clean energy
"We must act now to address global climate change and promote the creation and maintenance of good jobs in the clean energy economy."
