Finally, At Least Some Chemicals Will Be Tested and Regulated in the US
Believe it or not, some 80,000 chemicals on the market have never been tested for their impact on human health.
Democrats: Include a Fracking Ban in Your Platform
90,000 people want a fracking ban included in the Democratic National Platform.
As Alberta Passes Carbon Tax, US Republicans Vote Against It
How ironic. Even Alberta, Canada, the center of tar sands oil, passed a carbon tax, and even without a tax on the table, House Republicans in the US passed a resolution against it.
Knock, Knock, Are You Aware the US Can Run on 100% Renewable Energy?
This summer, people will knock on doors in 19 states to let them know this isn't a pipe dream.
2000 Groups Urge Congress to Reject TPP Trade Deal
Congress is expected to vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership after the November elections.
23 Countries Attend Clean Energy Ministerial in San Francisco
Pledges range from doubling clean energy R&D to developing super-efficient air conditioners.
With Solar Prices So Low, People Are Buying Systems, Not Leasing Them
By 2020, homeowners will own the majority of solar systems.
Iowa Will Soon Run on 40% Wind Energy
Warren Buffet's MidAmerican Energy is planning a 2 gigawatt wind project in Iowa, the largest in the US.
Norway Pledges to Buy Only Zero Deforestation Products
Norway's government is the first to make this pledge, and while many corporations have, they aren't moving fast enough.
Historic Rules Take Effect to Stop Elephant Poaching
As of July 6, Elephant Ivory can't be sold anywhere in the US and can't be imported or exported.