Climate Change

A rare mineral deposit in Canada's Ring of Fire has been dubbed the world’s most important untapped source of nickel, copper and cobalt.

Climate advocates, indigenous tribes protest efforts to mine $67B of minerals in Canada

Saltwater intruding upstream from the Gulf of Mexico into a drought-affected Mississippi River is alarming leaders in New Orleans and across Louisiana.

New Orleans braces for saltwater intrusion impacting drinking supply

California is suing five oil companies, alleging they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels and the impact on climate change.

California sues Chevron, other oil giants, alleges climate change deception

The U.N. is working on a new code of conduct that helps regulate the spread of mis- and disinformation, particularly on social media.

UN officials looking to crack down on spread of online disinformation

FEMA has announced the designation of nearly 500 Community Disaster Resilience Zones to protect against the threats of climate impacts.

FEMA designates nearly 500 communities as Disaster Resilience Zones

The Biden administration canceled the seven remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) on Wednesday.

Biden administration cancels oil, gas leases in Alaska wildlife refuge

Tribal rangers in Nevada drove through environmental activists' road blockade which was causing a traffic jam for Burning Man attendees.

Tribal ranger drove through climate activist blockade as Burning Man starts

Touted as "the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history," the Inflation Reduction Act also contains concessions to oil companies.

Inflation Reduction Act ties renewable energy projects to more oil lease sales

Young climate activists in Montana received what experts called a first-of-its-kind legal victory on Monday, Aug. 14.

Montana judge sides with climate activists in first-of-its-kind ruling

Former President Donald trump was charged with racketeering as part of his fourth indictment, and a judge sides with activists in Montana.

Trump faces fourth indictment: The Rundown Aug. 15, 2023