High Country News2 weeks agoLeft-wing politicsTrump vs. Biden on the climate - High Country NewsFormer President Trump made promises to oil and gas executives for regulatory rollbacks in exchange for $1 billion in campaign support. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times2 months agoLos AngelesWhat do Schwarzenegger, Fonda and Newsom have in common? They're fighting oil drillingThe oil industry is campaigning to repeal California drilling restrictions. California's environmental protections campaign involves political clout and celebrity support. [ more ]
Austin Monitor3 months agoRunningCouncil approves changes to environmental protections to upgrade Butler Trail - Austin MonitorCity Council approved amendments to environmental protections for Lady Bird Lake trail upgrades. Code changes allow for exemptions from water quality zone rules for trail enhancements. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoEU data protectionWe are worse off and less safe due to Brexit reducing environmental standards | LetterUK's environmental standards depended on EU membership Brexit has led to a governance gap and weakened environmental protections [ more ]
Southern Coalition for Social Justice8 months agoSocial justiceSCSJ condemns HB 600 override for putting big business over North CaroliniansThe NC General Assembly has overridden Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of an anti-environment bill that will roll back environmental protections. The new law poses a threat to the environment, public health, and the rights of vulnerable communities in North Carolina. The bill gives power to natural gas pipeline companies and expedites the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project. [ more ]