#environmental-activism
#environmental-activism

The dirty secrets behind Myanmar's rare-earths boom DW 05/24/2025

At hundreds of mining sites in the region, in-situ leaching is proving to be a huge risk to both the environment and local villagers.

UK news

#indigenous-rights

Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who sow the seeds of struggle'

Women in Indigenous communities are leading initiatives to preserve their cultural heritage and fight against environmental degradation.

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace is on trial over its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, claiming the lawsuit is an intimidation tactic meant to stifle dissent.

Environment

Indigenous river campaigner from Peru wins prestigious Goldman prize

Social justice

The Guardian view on protecting the Amazon: forest defenders must have support | Editorial

Black Lives Matter

He fought to stop the forest being felled. The price was 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit

2 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Taiwan prepares to close the curtains on nuclear power DW 05/12/2025

Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who sow the seeds of struggle'

Women in Indigenous communities are leading initiatives to preserve their cultural heritage and fight against environmental degradation.

The Case Against Greenpeace Puts a Spotlight on Native History

Greenpeace is on trial over its protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, claiming the lawsuit is an intimidation tactic meant to stifle dissent.

Environment

Indigenous river campaigner from Peru wins prestigious Goldman prize

Social justice

The Guardian view on protecting the Amazon: forest defenders must have support | Editorial

Black Lives Matter

He fought to stop the forest being felled. The price was 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit

2 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Taiwan prepares to close the curtains on nuclear power DW 05/12/2025

more#indigenous-rights

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Running for a cause: Climate at the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon

Tina is also the author of the 2023 book Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet .

NYC startup

fromsfist.com

Saturday Links: Flores' Three Home Runs Lead Giants to 9-1 Win Over Athletics

Wilmer Flores showcased an incredible performance by hitting three home runs and driving in eight runs to lead the Giants to a decisive 9-1 victory.

San Francisco Giants

#climate-change

LA Dodgers

fromLos Angeles Times

California Senate leader urges Dodgers to drop oil and gas advertisers

California Senator urges Dodgers to end sponsorship deals with oil and gas companies to protect community health and address climate issues.

Multiple protesters arrested at NYC Tesla showroom: NYPD

Protesters at a Tesla showroom in Manhattan called for climate action, leading to arrests amid heated confrontations with police.

US news

Man Who Shot at Pipeline and Power Station Gets 25 Years in Prison

Cameron M. Smith was sentenced to 25 years for shooting at U.S. energy facilities to protest climate change.

fromtime.com

The Climate Pope: Francis and His Environmental Legacy

Pope Francis became a crucial moral voice for climate action, linking environmental issues to social justice throughout his papacy.

People can't imagine something on that scale dying': Anohni on mourning the Great Barrier Reef

Anohni Hegarty is documenting the Great Barrier Reef's decline while reflecting on appropriate ways to mourn its potential loss.

Just Stop Oil Announces It Will Change Its Protest Actions

Just Stop Oil is ending its protests after achieving its goal of halting new oil and gas licenses in the UK.

LA Dodgers

fromLos Angeles Times

California Senate leader urges Dodgers to drop oil and gas advertisers

California Senator urges Dodgers to end sponsorship deals with oil and gas companies to protect community health and address climate issues.

Multiple protesters arrested at NYC Tesla showroom: NYPD

Protesters at a Tesla showroom in Manhattan called for climate action, leading to arrests amid heated confrontations with police.

US news

Man Who Shot at Pipeline and Power Station Gets 25 Years in Prison

Cameron M. Smith was sentenced to 25 years for shooting at U.S. energy facilities to protest climate change.

fromtime.com

The Climate Pope: Francis and His Environmental Legacy

Pope Francis became a crucial moral voice for climate action, linking environmental issues to social justice throughout his papacy.

People can't imagine something on that scale dying': Anohni on mourning the Great Barrier Reef

Anohni Hegarty is documenting the Great Barrier Reef's decline while reflecting on appropriate ways to mourn its potential loss.

Just Stop Oil Announces It Will Change Its Protest Actions

Just Stop Oil is ending its protests after achieving its goal of halting new oil and gas licenses in the UK.

more#climate-change

fromThe Stranger

3 weeks ago

Slog AM: SPD Says Sorry, Tree Activist Protests in 80-Foot-High Fir, White Sox Fan Becomes Pope

If you want to improve our streets, pedestrianize them.

SF politics

#uk-politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Greenpeace activists climb Foreign Office building over signing of ocean treaty

fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Greenpeace activists climb Foreign Office building over signing of ocean treaty

fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader

Ontario Pension Plan-Owned U.K. Airport Will Wreak Havoc On Climate, Say Villagers

The expansion of Bristol Airport poses significant environmental concerns, driven by financial interests, amidst urgent climate action calls.

4 weeks ago

Man Accused of Hacking Climate Groups Can Be Sent to U.S., Judge Says

An English court approved the extradition of Amit Forlit for running a hacking-for-hire operation targeting environmental groups.

fromenglish.elpais.com

The civil engineer who stopped a port from being built in Tenerife

Carlos Mallo's activism began due to concerns over tourism's impact on Tenerife's ecosystems, leading him to found Innoceana.

#climate-protest

UK news

Drax climate protester says judge bullied' jury to find her guilty

Dr. Diana Warner was found guilty of obstructing the railway during a climate protest, but asserted jurors struggled with conscience versus law.

Environment

Climate protester arrested after spray painting over presidential insignia at Trump Tower

UK news

Drax climate protester says judge bullied' jury to find her guilty

Dr. Diana Warner was found guilty of obstructing the railway during a climate protest, but asserted jurors struggled with conscience versus law.

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Environment

Climate protester arrested after spray painting over presidential insignia at Trump Tower

more#climate-protest

Jordan Rosenfeld Explores Perils of Climate Change

"It is a book about loss, not just the loss of a child but also our loss of the natural world."

Environment

fromBusiness Insider

A woman lived up a 180-foot, 1,000-year-old tree for 2 years to save a forest from loggers. Meet Julia 'Butterfly' Hill.

Julia Hill's tree sit protest led to the preservation of iconic redwoods after 738 days in the tree.

Hill's activism highlights the value of civil disobedience in environmental protection.

Grassroots activists who took on corruption and corporate power share 2025 Goldman prize

Grassroots activists are vital in fighting environmental corruption and protecting biodiversity, as shown by this yearâs Goldman Prize winners.

#trump-administration

Patagonia has a playbook for fighting Trump. Here's what other companies can learn

Patagonia actively campaigns against government policies harmful to public lands and has renewed its activism with the return of the Trump administration.

fromGothamist

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

'National Day of Action' rally in NYC draws large crowds of protesters

Nationwide protests against Trump policies occurred, led by 50501, highlighting concerns over democracy, economic injustice, and environmental issues.

Public health

RFK, Jr., Once Poisoned by Mercury, Is Silent as EPA Weakens Rules against It

Patagonia has a playbook for fighting Trump. Here's what other companies can learn

Patagonia actively campaigns against government policies harmful to public lands and has renewed its activism with the return of the Trump administration.

fromGothamist

fromsubscriber.politicopro.com

'National Day of Action' rally in NYC draws large crowds of protesters

Nationwide protests against Trump policies occurred, led by 50501, highlighting concerns over democracy, economic injustice, and environmental issues.

more#trump-administration

Public health

RFK, Jr., Once Poisoned by Mercury, Is Silent as EPA Weakens Rules against It

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Capturing Water

Cape Town's water crisis highlights the socioeconomic divide and the urgent need for sustainable water management solutions.

#climate-policy

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

'Denial of reality': Is Germany's future government ignoring the threat of climate change?

Germany's new coalition government risks undermining climate policy despite promises to meet emissions targets.

4 months ago

NY's Kathy Hochul enrages green activists by pushing off 'cap and invest' plan over skyrocketing gas-price fears: 'Promised 2 years ago'

Gov. Hochul's postponement of the 'cap and invest' program frustrates environmentalists and jeopardizes New York's climate goals.

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

'Denial of reality': Is Germany's future government ignoring the threat of climate change?

Germany's new coalition government risks undermining climate policy despite promises to meet emissions targets.

4 months ago

NY's Kathy Hochul enrages green activists by pushing off 'cap and invest' plan over skyrocketing gas-price fears: 'Promised 2 years ago'

Gov. Hochul's postponement of the 'cap and invest' program frustrates environmentalists and jeopardizes New York's climate goals.

3 lessons the military taught me about leadership

Military service instills a mission-first mindset essential for sustainability leadership.

fromEarth911

Earth911 Podcast: Josh Dorfman Makes Environmentalism Supercool

Josh Dorfman advocates for making sustainable choices attractive and accessible through innovative storytelling and practical solutions.

Startup companies

3 lessons the military taught me about leadership

Military service instills a mission-first mindset essential for sustainability leadership.

fromEarth911

Earth911 Podcast: Josh Dorfman Makes Environmentalism Supercool

Josh Dorfman advocates for making sustainable choices attractive and accessible through innovative storytelling and practical solutions.

more#sustainability

#free-speech

Non-profit organizations

Greenpeace heads to trial over Dakota Access Pipeline. Why their future hangs in the balance

The lawsuit against Greenpeace poses significant implications for free speech rights, especially in environmental activism.

Fossil Fuel Companies Are Silencing Us All

The Energy Transfer v. Greenpeace case significantly threatens free speech and civil liberties, as illustrated by the hefty damages awarded against Greenpeace.

It Fought to Save the Whales. Can Greenpeace Save Itself?

Greenpeace faces potential bankruptcy from a lawsuit claiming $300 million in damages related to its protests against a pipeline.

Environment

The Fallout From the Greenpeace Verdict

Environment

Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury

Non-profit organizations

Greenpeace heads to trial over Dakota Access Pipeline. Why their future hangs in the balance

The lawsuit against Greenpeace poses significant implications for free speech rights, especially in environmental activism.

Fossil Fuel Companies Are Silencing Us All

The Energy Transfer v. Greenpeace case significantly threatens free speech and civil liberties, as illustrated by the hefty damages awarded against Greenpeace.

It Fought to Save the Whales. Can Greenpeace Save Itself?

Greenpeace faces potential bankruptcy from a lawsuit claiming $300 million in damages related to its protests against a pipeline.

Environment

The Fallout From the Greenpeace Verdict

Environment

Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury

Locals fight plan to chop down 78 healthy trees in For Greene Park, saying it'll create a 'summer frying pan'

Local residents oppose the removal of 78 trees in Fort Greene Park, citing environmental concerns and negative impacts on air quality and wildlife.

California

fromABC30 Fresno

New website aims to alert Californians about use of certain pesticides

A new website, SprayDays California, alerts residents about pesticide spraying to safeguard public health.

Protest Rights Are at Stake as Pipeline Company Brings Greenpeace to Trial

Greenpeace faces a $300 million lawsuit claiming incitement of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, highlighting issues of collective liability and activism.

Law

fromThe Verge

Freedom of speech is 'on the line' in a pivotal Dakota Access Pipeline trial

The Dakota Access Pipeline lawsuit against Greenpeace could significantly impact environmental activism and public protest rights.

fromTruthout

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Setting Ominous Precedent, Court Tells Greenpeace to Pay $660M to Pipeline Firm

Greenpeace was ordered to pay $660 million in damages for its role in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.

Environment

What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision

Environment

Greenpeace liable for millions in pipeline lawsuit DW 03/19/2025

fromTruthout

Protest Rights Are at Stake as Pipeline Company Brings Greenpeace to Trial

Greenpeace faces a $300 million lawsuit claiming incitement of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, highlighting issues of collective liability and activism.

Law

fromThe Verge

Freedom of speech is 'on the line' in a pivotal Dakota Access Pipeline trial

The Dakota Access Pipeline lawsuit against Greenpeace could significantly impact environmental activism and public protest rights.

fromTruthout

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Setting Ominous Precedent, Court Tells Greenpeace to Pay $660M to Pipeline Firm

Greenpeace was ordered to pay $660 million in damages for its role in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.

Environment

What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Environment

Greenpeace liable for millions in pipeline lawsuit DW 03/19/2025

more#greenpeace

London startup

Meet the award-winning teen inspired by David Attenborough TV show to fight plastic

Inaaya Ijaz won the Young Citizen Award for her impactful contributions to environmental activism and youth leadership in Redbridge.

SF parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Erin Brockovich on Moss Landing battery fire: The truth's not coming out'

Julia Roberts continues to advocate for environmental justice 25 years after Erin Brockovich, addressing new safety concerns from battery storage plants.

East Bay (California)

fromsfist.com

Friday Morning Constitutional: Tesla Owners Increasingly Face Harassment

Tesla ownership in Bay Area has become socially controversial, leading owners to renounce their affiliation with the brand.

Labor disputes are affecting public transportation services in the Bay Area, specifically with a looming strike by the VTA operators.

The new DA in Alameda County is reforming the approach to prosecuting police corruption.

Local businesses are preparing for economic impacts from tariffs, particularly in the food and beverage industry.

Germany news

Police probe arson attack linked to Tesla plant in Berlin DW 02/27/2025

An assumed arson attack linked to a Tesla factory expansion is under investigation in Berlin, claimed by far-left activists citing political motives.

Fashion & style

fromWhoWhatWear

Stephanie Suganami on Her Opus Red Carpet Look

Stephanie Suganami merges her environmental activism with a budding acting career, portraying a character similar to her own experiences.