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Climate Change: Deadly Heatwaves Will Become More Common

Nearly half the world’s population will suffer periods of deadly heat by the end of the century, even if we radically start to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This will rise to nearly 75 per cent if we do nothing.

Interior budget boosts fossil fuels, cuts renewables funding

In a huge industry giveaway, Trump’s Department of Interior budget increases funding for oil, gas, and coal expansion by more than $34 million – and slashes renewable energy by at least $15 million.

Trump’s Interior budget: More drilling, more mining, more handouts

The myth that opening up more public lands and waters for fossil fuel production will result in a windfall for America is dead wrong. The only windfall from this production is enjoyed by oil, gas, and coal executives.

Former EPA Staffers Hit Back at “Severe”, “Unprecedented” and “Orwellian” Cuts

“The Trump Administration claims that it supports clean air and water, but its proposed FY 2018 Budget tells another story.”

Arctic Climate Change Study Thwarted by Climate Change

Oh the irony. A scientific expedition examining the effects of climate change has been cancelled because of .. climate change.

CAPP’s Fictional Forecast – What Pipe are They Puffing?

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers' "data" claiming a need for pipelines looks increasingly far-fetched the more one looks into it.

After Election Fiasco, Britain’s New Environment Secretary Is “Unfit for the Job”

Britain's new Environment Secretary was once the most hated politician in the land. It is easy to understand why.

Dominion’s Deep Reach in Virginia Taints Atlantic Coast Pipeline Approval Process

There is a growing political scandal in Virginia regarding the ubiquitous influence of the state’s largest energy company, Dominion Energy, and it’s raising fundamental questions about the integrity of the governor’s office and state regulators who will decide the fate of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Trump Dismissed as “Climate Buffoon” After Paris Pull-Out

It was meant to be Donald Trump’s greatest triumph. Yet it will prove his greatest failure. It was meant to send a strong powerful message to his supporters at home. But it backfired at home and abroad and left the President more isolated than ever before.

To Lead on Climate, Virginia’s Governor Can and Must Stop Pipelines

As Donald Trump appears poised to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement and further entrench the power of the fossil fuel industry within our federal government, state and local action on climate becomes ever more crucial.