insideclimatenews.org
13 July 2019
Trump the environmentalist?
With swing states worried about climate change and toxic algae, the White House is talking green—while still working to strip away environmental protections.
New Zealand's climate is entering "uncharted territory" as greenhouse gas concentrations hit record highs and extreme weather intensifies, according to a new government report.
Supporters say fracking could help shore up dwindling gas supplies, while critics warn it could expose communities and ecosystems to environmental risks and prolong the country’s reliance on fossil fuels.
‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed.
One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.
“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”
"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”
A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.